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Stay Safe And Follow The Rules For Fireworks in Iowa
The Fourth of July is coming up, and aside from dressing up in your best red, white, and blue and engaging in some great burgers and hot dogs, the best thing about America’s predominant holiday is the fireworks. Even if you’re in a state where you can’t buy the pretty bombs, it’s become easier than ever to drive across a state border and stock up.
The Best Tips To Stay Cool In The Mississippi Summer Heat
We’re only a couple weeks into summer, and it’s already been one of the craziest on record. Between the sweltering heat waves and the severe weather that has become a weekly occurrence, it seems like the best option to survive the summer is to stay inside. But unless...
Moline Movie Theater Re-opening 1 Year Later As VIP Moline 14
Two re-opening stories in 2024?! That definitely wasn't on my bingo card for this year but I'm here for it. Back in March, a Davenport sub shop game back from the grave and has since re-opened. Well, after being closed for almost 1 year exactly, the movie theater off of John Deere Road in Moline will also be re-opening. Sure, it will be under new ownership than before but it will be great to have two movie theaters in the Quad Cities and one on each side of the river.
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Los Angeles County Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Los Angeles County, California is not going to be happy when they hear this... Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States, including California. This new...
America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
Join The Tradition: East Moline Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast Celebration
Before you enjoy fireworks on the night of the 4th of July, enjoy some fluffy golden goodness served by the East Moline Firefighters for a great cause. The East Moline Fire Fighters Association is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast on July 4th to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The East...
Dennis DeYoung Has an Update for Styx Fans on His Touring Plans
Dennis DeYoung had big touring plans for 2020. But the former Styx vocalist, like his peers, had to cancel all his road work in early March that year due to the pandemic. As time passed, it felt like an unexpected milestone had been added to his timeline and he doesn't like it.
You Can Walk On The Wild Side In $1.4 Million Jungle-Themed Wisconsin House
It's like if the Flintstones went to Rainforest Cafe. None of us want a boring house. We like to personalize it to make it feel like a ~home~. The whole trend of beige accents is still a thing but one house that's on the market in Wisconsin is a slightly different take on "natural" hues.
New York Man Loses Hand And Fingers In Fireworks Accident
It's not even the 4th of July yet, and someone has already blown their hand off. A gruesome incident occurred this past Saturday night, a Long Island man suffered severe injuries due to a fireworks explosion. According to police in Suffolk County, the 66-year-old Brentwood resident was in his yard on Eastern Avenue around 9 p.m. when the explosion occurred. The blast was powerful enough to sever his left hand and take off three fingers from his right hand. He was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.
The Nation Touring Redwood Log House Motorhome Is For Sale
One of the most unique motorhomes you've ever seen is up for sale, and it's one that, chances are, you've seen in person a time or two. In 1939, a lumberjack working for Georgia-Pacific in Northwestern California named James Allen, took a healthy slice of a 1900-year-old redwood tree and turned it into a three-room home.
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
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