Not too long ago, a group of people went out to a bunch of Culver's restaurants in the Midwest to chat and observe people. What were they looking for? They wanted to see how kind you were or if you left your manners at home and were just downright rude. Yes, as you were ordering your Butterburger at a Culvers in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the rest of the Midwest, they were watching you...and took notes and may have even asked you a few questions. As a result of that survey, a few towns have been given the title of the "Rudest in the Midwest".

So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.

Owning a pet can be extremely expensive and before bringing an animal into your home, you should prepare for and expect additional costs. The sad news is that even the best planners or the most stable homes can run into sad situations where they simply can't afford the care their pet needs. This doesn't make these owners bad people, it just creates extremely sad situations. Some owners face challenges that they financially can't overcome and are often left with no choice but to surrender their dog.

Nosferatu, the iconic horror classic that is basically just Dracula with all the names of the characters changed, is getting yet another remake — this one from Robert Eggers, this talented director behind recent cult faves like The Witch and The Lighthouse. And the first trailer for the film looks just as creepy as you would expect.

The only reason Wild Wild West isn’t known around the world as the movie where Will Smith showed his balls on camera is because no one saw Wild Wild West in the first place. Surely if Wild Wild West had been a sizable hit instead of one of the most notorious flops of the last 50 years, this scene would be extremely famous. Instead, the online discussion of this unexpected moment is mostly limited to a collection of obscure Twitter threads and Reddit pages like “How is Will Smith's Butt/Testicles/Penis on display in a PG13 movie?”

After years of stop-and-start development, HBO is finally moving forward with their Green Lantern TV series, based on the long-running DC Comics series. Officially titled Lanterns, the series will be overseen by showrunner Chris Mundy, and co-written by Damon Lindelof and DC comics creator Tom King. No casting has been announced to date.

Travis Kelce is a Super Bowl winner and now a Taylor Swift backup dancer!. On Sunday (June 23), the Kansas City Chiefs tight end made a surprise appearance on stage during Swift's third concert at Wembley Stadium in London. During the new The Tortured Poets Department era portion of her concert, Kelce joined the backup dancers on stage, dressed in a tuxedo complete with a top hat. He was seen alongside two of her male backup dancers during the interlude before her performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart."

This legendary Chicago candy shop has been serving huge ice cream sundaes since 1921, including the 'world's largest' 25-scoop giant. There are many sights and landmarks on the north side of Chicago worth a visit. The biggest of them is of course Wrigley Field. The home of the Chicago Cubs is worth a visit even if you don't have tickets to a game. There's plenty to see around the ballpark.

Jeremy Allen White has already agreed to take on the role of Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic about the making of 1982's stripped-down Nebraska. But will he sing?. "We're gonna try," White confirmed to Variety at the Tuesday premiere of his TV show The Bear. "We're gonna try our best."

F you're looking forward to Summer 2023, or trying to find a way to keep the kids distracted, we've found a great spot. It looks like there is an area here in the Midwest that is perfect for the entire family!. This is a spot I have personally visited before...

Something that everyone needs to check off their summer bucket list is a trip to the beach. While Iowa is a landlocked state, there are still plenty of options for spots for a fun beach day. However, there are a few beaches here in Iowa that you should keep an...

It's summertime in Eastern Iowa, I can assure you this is a hot weather fever dream. The state of Iowa just might have property or even cash with YOUR name on it. Let me explain before you go make a down payment on a hot new pickup truck (though, red IS your color, by the way...)

According to the U.S. Senate: On October 20, 1803, the Senate approved for ratification a treaty with France by which the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory. As a result of this treaty, the nation doubled in size, adding territory that would become the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Minnesota, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. The vote was 24 to 7.

When Jason Aldean and his wife go on vacation, they most certainly go big, not home. They recently were in Switzerland on holiday, where Brittany Aldean suffered a pretty devastating finger injury. Jason Aldean Reacts to His Wife's Gruesome Finger Injury. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer stopped by...

This small-town Iowa eatery has been nominated as one of America’s Best Restaurants and their food looks awesome!. The Chud's Pub and Grub team is excited to announce that we're being featured on America's Best Restaurants!. Kellie and Dan Stark are the owners of Chuds Pub & Grub in...

The flooding saw waters breach the Big Sioux River levee, causing extensive internal water damage to hundreds of homes. In Spencer, Iowa, south of the Little Sioux River, resident Ben Thomas reported that many homes are now uninhabitable, submerged on their main floors. This dual impact has affected both homes and businesses alike in the area.

If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...

Who needs a morning energy drink or cup of coffee when you can drown some breakfast leftovers in this new BBQ sauce?. If you're someone who has a cup of coffee...or several to get your day started, you might have to change up your morning routine. Instead of grabbing your favorite energy drink or firing up the coffee maker, you could start eating some leftover BBQ to get your day started!

Say Hello to the cheapest Homes on the market in Davenport Iowa. Both are starting at $22,500 and while they may look terrible... if you're a handy man this just might be the perfect investment, or not. I don't know anything about houses. These phots get a bit spooky. There...

Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.