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What Happens if You Skip Jury Duty in Iowa?
I was recently sent an interesting piece of mail that I had never seen before in my 33 years of life. Sometime in late August, I got my first potential jury summons!. I have family members, co-workers, and friends who have had to go to a courthouse and appear for jury duty, and to be honest, I was kind of surprised it took this long for me to get a letter like this. I then found out that there are quite a few people I know in their 30s or 40s who have never once been summoned for jury duty. According to YouGov Today, about one-third of Americans have never been summoned for jury duty.
Black Sabbath Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Live albums have historically not been Black Sabbath's strong suit. There are several probable explanations for this. Rampant drug use, lack of foresight, intraband strife and frequent lineup changes all compounded to hamper the group's progress and make it difficult to maintain any sense of stability. It's one of the great tragedies of Black Sabbath that their first and most substantial tenure with Ozzy Osbourne has no official live album to show for it, save for the unsanctioned Live at Last, which the group wouldn't officially sign off on until decades later — and even then, they deserved better.
The Who’s 60th Anniversary Marked With British Postal Stamp Set
The U.K.'s Royal Mail postal service announced a series of stamps marking the 60th anniversary of the Who. The range will include classic photos of the band while also reproducing some of their iconic album covers. A total of 34 items – some of which can be seen below –...
Ross Valory No Longer Talks to His Former Journey Bandmates
Despite his history as Journey’s founding bassist, Ross Valory admits he’s no longer in touch with his former bandmates. Valory was there from the beginning, his initial stint in Journey running from the band’s start in 1973 through his first firing in 1985. The bassist returned to the lineup in 1995 and stayed until his acrimonious dismissal in 2020.
What Sebastian Bach Learned From Jon Bon Jovi
When Sebastian Bach first entered the studio with Skid Row, he found it was a daunting task. Jon Bon Jovi was there with some key words of advice. "Back when I first joined Skid Row in 1987, you know, I was just a little kid. I was fuckin’ wild as they come," Bach tells UCR, pausing to exhale. "I wasn’t a great singer then."
How Kiss Inspired the New ‘Joker’ Movie
Joker: Folie a Deux star Joaquin Phoenix drew inspiration from a different group of musical clowns as he prepared to reprise his role as the titular supervillain: Kiss. The follow-up to 2019's Joker stars Phoenix as the Joker (nee Arthur Fleck) and singer and actor Lady Gaga as his love interest, Harley Quinn. Folie a Deux takes place two years after Joker, by which point Arthur has been arrested and is in custody at Arkham State Hospital awaiting trial for a series of murders.
Waterloo Bar Shuts Down Abruptly, Announces New Direction
A unique bar in the heart of downtown Waterloo is now closed. I was scrolling through Facebook on Thursday afternoon when something surprising popped up on my feed. One of the first businesses I recall ever writing about is shutting down. Daq King, a bar that specialized in delicious daquiri...
Wait, Caitlin Clark Won Another Rookie of the Year Award? How?
Caitlin Clark has done it again! She's won the 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year award. You might be thinking, wait didn't you just read a story in September about her already winning WNBA Rookie of the Year?. In September, Caitlin Clark unanimously won the Associated Press Rookie of...
Jethro Tull Remixes and Expands Final Album With Martin Barre
Jethro Tull has remixed and expanded a 2003 Yuletide album which served as their last with stalwart guitarist Martin Barre. The Jethro Tull Christmas Album: Fresh Snow at Christmas is set to arrive on Dec. 6. The multi-format return of Jethro Tull's 21st studio album includes a limited-edition deluxe 4CD/Blu-ray...
Paul Simon Hopes to Play a Full Concert
Paul Simon may have retired from touring, but playing live generally is not off the table. "I'm hoping to eventually be able to do a full-length concert," he recently told The Guardian. "I'm optimistic. Six months ago I was pessimistic." Six years ago, the singer-songwriter announced his retirement from the...
Why David Gilmour Declined Offer of Trip Into Space
David Gilmour revealed he had been offered a trip into space and explained why he politely declined. In a new fan-led interview with The Guardian, the guitarist also revealed he enjoys a hobby that his insurers would rather he didn’t pursue. Asked if he’d like to go on an...
A&W Has Returned to the Corridor!
It's been awhile since we've had a A&W location in the Corridor, but it has officially returned! A&W is now open in the food court at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville! The official announcement from the mall reads:. "We're excited to announce the opening of A&W All American Food at...
Bruce Springsteen Endorses Harris, Warns Against Trump
Bruce Springsteen announced his intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election and warned again supporting Donald Trump’s bid for a second term. In a social media video, recorded in a diner, the Boss said he’s been asked by many people about his political stance but added that he recognized they were no more or less important than anyone else’s.
Hear Motley Crue’s Defiant New Song ‘Cancelled’
Motley Crue have released the title track to their new Cancelled EP. It's the third and final song to be released from the band's first collection of new music since the departure of founding guitarist Mick Mars, following "Dogs of War" and a cover of the Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right."
You Can Experience Iowa’s Oldest Business Still in Operation
I was watching a special on the oldest business in the US. Started back in 1613, just a few years ago that is, in Virginia. The Shirley Plantation, they were a tobacco grower that shipped all over the world. That got me to thinkin' and that can be dangerous. What is the oldest business in Iowa? It didn't take long to find out.
How NFL Players Really Feel About Taylor Swift At Chiefs Games: A New Poll
NFL Players Share Their Thoughts on Taylor Swift's Impact on the League. A recent anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic finally gives us a glimpse into how NFL players feel about Taylor Swift’s high-profile appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games in support of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The results are in—and they show that, for the most part, players are embracing the pop star’s presence.
McDonald’s New Chicken Big Mac Isn’t Really a ‘New’ Sandwich
McDonald's is adding a new sandwich to its menus around the U.S. next week, but if you've been paying attention you might have seen this one somewhere before. McDonald's has announced the Chicken Big Mac will be available at all U.S. locations for a limited time starting Oct. 10. The fast food chain calls it a "twist on the original Big Mac."
David Gilmour Insists He’ll Never Perform With Roger Waters Again
David Gilmour insists there is nothing that could conceivably get him back onstage with Roger Waters. During a Q&A with The Guardian, a fan queried whether Gilmour and his former Pink Floyd bandmate could ever perform together again. “Absolutely not,” the guitarist responded. “I tend to steer clear of people...
New and Safer Breast Cancer Treatments Available in Cedar Rapids
We're gathering this weekend for a race that is a run/walk for breast cancer. The run aspect is for those who are in much better shape than I am. They have a family fun walk for those of us who like to participate but prefer not to be up early AND have to run. We prefer to keep it simple, one or the other. Well, just one actually and that is getting up early. Running is so physical and I'm getting winded just thinking about it.
Will Walmart Be Closed on Thanksgiving This Year?
We always seem to forget to buy at least one item on our Thanksgiving shopping list every year. The panic sets in as you are trying to cook three dishes at once and need to find a store to get that one essential ingredient to make your family's meal memorable. Where are you going to go?
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