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Eastern Iowa Fall Foliage Forecast: Timing the Peak Colors
Iowa is absolutely beautiful in the fall. Not only is the temperature just PERFECT, but the autumn foliage throughout the state will just take your breath away. If you're planning a trip to enjoy the beautiful, fall foliage, make sure to check out these scenic drives. Remember, there are certain...
An Iowa Restaurant Serves a Crab Rangoon Chicken Sandwich
Two delicious foods combined into ONE sandwich?! Count me in!. I recently came across an article on MSN courtesy of Business Insider that got my attention. The article outlines the best sandwich in all 50 states according to Yelp, and I was assuming that the pick for Iowa would be a Maid-Rite sandwich. I was wrong.
Something New Is Coming to Kwik Trip Locations In the Midwest
On Monday, September 30th the Midwestern convenience store chain Kwik Trip (better known as Kwik Star in Iowa) shared that some exciting changes were ahead. The popularity of electric vehicles has grown considerably around the world. However, here in the United States, it remains relatively stagnant, according to a report from Our World In Data.
See Which Music Videos Have Suddenly Returned to YouTube
Videos from acts represented by the SESAC performing rights organization are slowly returning to YouTube after they signed a new deal. The agreement follows days when clips from Rush, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Nirvana and others were suddenly unavailable. Instead, viewers received an error message: "This video contains content from SESAC. It is not available in your country."
Frank Fritz of ‘American Pickers’ Passes Away at 60 Years Old
Frank Fritz, one of the founders of LeClaire's Antique Archaeology and member of American Pickers, has passed away at the age of 58, according to the Quad City Times. Frank was recognized around the nation because of the History Channel show that spawned from the shop in LeClaire that he worked in with Mike Wolfe.
The Smile, ‘Cutouts': Album Review
Wall of Eyes, the second album from Radiohead offshoot the Smile released in January 2024, was knotty, earthy and filled with the sort of jazz-inflected art-rock that seems to come so naturally to these accomplished musicians. In other words, it's everything you'd expect from Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and former Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner in the interim between their other bands.
Joe Bonamassa to Recreate Classic Rory Gallagher Concert Set List
Joe Bonamassa will mark the 30th anniversary of Rory Gallagher’s death by recreating the Irish icon’s Irish Tour ’74 set list. Bonamassa will play two shows in Gallagher’s home town of Cork, re-enacting the live album that was compiled from a series of concerts Gallagher delivered in January 1974.
The Best Tacos in Iowa Can Be Found at a Food Truck
Today is the ULTIMATE "Taco Tuesday." Happy National Taco Day!. To celebrate National Taco Day, Yelp has released a list of the best taco joints in all 50 states. Here in Iowa, the winner is Flame The Taqueria in Johnston! Flame the Taqueria's main location is at 5765 Merle Hay Road, but there is also a restaurant at 103 Main St SE in Bondurant, Flame Cantina in Ankeny, and a food truck that travels around the area.
Bruce Springsteen Announces New 2025 Tour Dates
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have added eight new European tour dates to their 2025 plans. The group was already heading back overseas next summer for rescheduled shows in Milan, Prague and Marseille. An infection forced Springsteen to postpone his concerts in those cities this summer. With the additional dates, the tour will now kick off May 17 in Manchester, England and conclude on July 3 in Milan.
Iowa DOT Gets Rid of Majority of Cedar Rapids Traffic Cameras
The Iowa Department of Transportation issued a ruling on Monday that will turn off hundreds of traffic cameras across the state, including many here in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the DOT issued its ruling on 348 camera permit requests from 28 Iowa municipalities. A new Iowa law requires cities to request permits to justify the use of automated traffic enforcement cameras. Under the guidelines in the new law approved by lawmakers and signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, the Gazette reports that the DOT approved just 11 cameras. There will now by fixed traffic cameras in only four Iowa cities; four each in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, and one each in Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Le Claire.
Duff McKagan Debuts New Songs at 2024 Tour Launch: Set List and Video
Duff McKagan kicked off his solo tour with a performance in Dublin, Ireland on Monday night (Sept. 30). Dubbed the Lighthouse tour – a name taken from McKagan’s 2023 album – the trek sees the Guns N’ Roses bassist dipping into material from throughout his impressive career.
Original Anvil Guitarist Dave Allison Dies
Original Anvil guitarist Dave Allison died yesterday (Sept. 30) of unspecified causes at age 68. He played on the group's first five studio albums before departing in 1989. "We'd like to send our deepest condolences to the Allison family and friends," the band wrote on X. "Dave passed away this morning. He was a close friend and we will miss him. He was proud of his early contributions to Anvil and his name and legacy lives on."
A Beloved Item Here in Cedar Rapids is One I Hate 😩
What do you do when you're the odd one out or so it seems? There is an item here that people race for. If there's a team meeting. You'll find at least one person perched right up front because that's where they are. They are so popular that there's not just one, there are many. I went to get a picture of them today and had to wait. There were people having a good time laughing and my general disgust of these probably wouldn't have been welcome. If you were wondering they are massage chairs.
University of Iowa Tops U.S. News Rankings in Several Programs
Here's what happens when you're good at something, people tend to notice. Don't look now but the University of Iowa is up to more good things. They've been noticed by the folks at U.S. News & World Report. They're reporting that U of I is keeping top rankings. The University is highly regarded in several key academic areas, especially the nursing and writing programs. You'll notice I am writing about their nursing and writing programs, I am not in them. So, here you'll be treated to the writing style of a pre-schooler. If only the keyboard had a backward r.
Bet You Didn’t Know: Surprising Movies Filmed in Iowa
When you last went to a movie - or streamed it at home, did you watch the credits? Many of us watch the first minute or so of them to see if we recognized all the actors, or perhaps couldn't figure out who played someone in the film. But unless...
New Nicky Hopkins Documentary Arriving in November
A new documentary about legendary keyboardist Nicky Hopkins will be released in November. The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins will come out in North America on Nov. 5 on TVOD/PPV on Amazon Prime. Other services and a DVD release are expected by the end of the year. The movie chronicles the...
Remember This Iowa City Star Sighting? Now Featured in a Netflix Documentary!
It's always exciting to see a celebrity spend some time in the Hawkeye State. Since I've been living in Iowa, there have been quite a few star sightings. One particular sighting in the past year and a half was actually included in a recently released Netflix documentary. Will Ferrell Was...
Elton John Documentary Gets Release Date and Official Trailer
Elton John: Never Too Late, the new documentary about the legendary artist and songwriter, will premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 13. The film, directed by R.J. Cutler and John's husband, David Furnish, will look back on John's half-century career as he prepares for his final North American concert in November 2022 at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. He'll revisit his early years in the music industry as well as his challenges with addiction, abuse and coming to terms with his own identity.
Blink and You’ll Miss It! Iowa’s Viral Fast Food Sensation Is Back for a Limited Time!
I like to think of myself as a sort of burger connoisseur. When I first moved to the Midwest nearly four years ago, I was amazed at one fast food chain that we don't have back in Northeast Pennsylvania...Culver's. An Iowa fast food favorite is bringing back a viral sensation...
Win an Autographed Judas Priest ‘Invincible Shield’ Prize Pack
Judas Priest is back on the road for the next leg of their ongoing world tour. To celebrate, Ultimate Classic Rock Nights is giving away autographed copies of the band's Invincible Shield album plus an official tour T-shirt. We'll select several lucky UCR fans to receive this special prize pack!
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