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BurgerFiend is Moving Back to Its Former Cedar Rapids Location
A Cedar Rapids burger joint has decided to move back into its old location and join forces with the restaurant that now resides there! BurgerFiend announced on Facebook this week that they are moving back to Center Point Road. The post reads:. "Exciting news! Burgerfiend will be moving to the...
How to Beat the Heat in Waterloo: City Opening Cooling Stations
The summers in Iowa have a reputation for being hot... humid... and sometimes miserable as a result. While it's been a rainier and slightly cooler summer, it looks like that's all about to change. As a result of these hot temperatures, it is important to be able to escape the...
Win County Line Country Fest Tickets and a Weekend Camping Pass!
It's almost time to get your friends together for one of the year's best music festivals! County Line Country Fest in Prairie du Chein happens August 1st through 3rd and KHAK has your free tickets!. This year's lineup is outstanding and features headliners Tyler Hubbard, Parker McCollum, and Randy Houser!...
Win Tickets to see Justin Moore at the Jackson Co. Fair
Country star Justin Moore will be back in Eastern Iowa this month at the Jackson County Fair in Maquoketa!. Justin will bring his high-energy show to the Jackson County Fair on Saturday, July 27th. With 10 #1 hits and countless other top 10 songs, you'll be singing the night away in Maquoketa!
Looks Like Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store Plans Have Pivoted
About a year ago, I had a secret family outing that I was planning for my kids. Life with teenagers can be challenging with schedules so I put an event on our Google calendar that we share that said, "Secret...do not plan anything for this time". My first-born daughter, who checks our calendar the most, immediately started questioning what this was about and wanted details. Me, also being a firstborn, showed her my stubborn side and informed everyone in my family that they would find out when we got there...and that they would also love this secret adventure.
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
Hey Iowa, Are You Making These 10 Mistakes When Mowing Your Lawn?
One of the easiest ways to improve the sight of your home is having a well-maintained yard. You could have the most average-looking house that looks just like the others on your block but if you have a well-maintained lawn, your house will always appear to be nicer. If you...
Iowa Researchers Find Early Brain Changes Linked To Alzheimer’s Onset
Researchers in Iowa have found that significant changes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients can begin at least 20 years before a formal diagnosis, and they are calling for increased education about the early warning signs of dementia during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Iowans with Alzheimer’s. In the...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Ernest Says He’s Taking a One-Month Hiatus From Music
Ernest is taking a short break from touring to focus on his family. The country singer shared the news in a social media post, explaining that while he loves performing for fans every night, the road has "taken its toll" on both him and his toddler son, Ryman. "I'm going...
What is the Maximum Speed Limit You Can Drive in Iowa?
What do you think the maximum speed limit is in Iowa? When you compare the maximum speed limits of each state, Iowa is pretty much right in the middle and maybe leans a little bit toward the slower side of things. Should Iowa raise the maximum speed limits on rural...
11 Country Songs That Address Depression/Mental Health
Currently in America, we are facing a mental health crisis. It's estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. With that in mind, country music is a great way to not only address mental health, but to paint vivid images in the mind about mental health, due to it's uncanny ability to tell stories within its lyrics.
The Price of Postage Is About to Go Up… Again
The next time you grab a book of stamps or head to the post office to send something off, expect to pay more. The United States Postal Service announced their postage rates are increasing for the second time this year and changes are expected to go into effect on Sunday, July 14.
New Martini Bar Coming to Cedar Rapids
A popular bar with locations in Cedar Falls, Des Moines, and Iowa City is expanding to Cedar Rapids this year. The Stuffed Olive is a fixture of the nightlife scene in all three of these areas. This cocktail bar specializes in unique and delicious martinis!. The Paramount Bar Company oversees...
Toby Keith’s Will Filing Reveals How He Kept His Family Safe
Toby Keith went to extraordinary lengths to keep his family safe during his lifetime, and his wife has asked a court to extend those protections by keeping certain aspects of his will private. In Touch has obtained court documents that show Keith's wife, Tricia Covel, filed papers asking the Oklahoma...
Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom Gets a Premiere Date
The countdown is officially on for Reba McEntire's return to scripted television. She's set to star in a new NBC sitcom called Happy's Place, and we now know exactly when the show will premiere. According to a statement from NBC on the social media platform X, Happy's Place will kick...
George Clooney and These Other Celebrities Want Joe Biden to Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
George Clooney is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race just weeks after hosting a fundraiser for his reelection campaign. "In the last four years, he's won many of the battles he's faced. But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It's devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010," Clooney wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times.
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Toby Keith's music saw a big bump in streams for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new report from Billboard. In total, songs from his catalog amassed 10.7 million streams and 3,600 digital song sales on Independence Day — a jump of 165 percent and 251 percent, respectively. That made him one of the biggest July 4th gainers across all genres, including proudly patriotic staples such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and other holiday-appropriate songs like Katy Perry's "Firework" and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."
St. Luke’s Announces Opening Date for New Marion ER
Marion is about to be home to a new ER courtesy of Unity Point-St. Luke's. The new facility will be located at 3301 Armar Drive. The Corridor Business Journal reports that the ribbon cutting for the new ER is set to take place on Friday, July 26th at 2:30 p.m. St. Luke's ER team members, board members, and administrators will be joined by the Marion Chamber of Commerce for the ceremony. The next day, a community open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. according to the CBJ. You'll be able to take a tour of the new building, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
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