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The Time Pumpkin Spice Shut Down a School In Maryland
Picture this: you're in class when a strange smell starts to creep through the room. It gets stronger, making eyes water and noses wrinkle. Whispers spread—could it be a gas leak? Students start coughing, and some are struggling to breathe. This is exactly what happened one Thursday afternoon at...
20+ Things Banned From The Mall Of America In Minnesota
Over 40 million people make plans to visit the Mall of America in Minnesota yearly. The Mall of America has something for everyone - shopping, seeing the animals at the huge, indoor aquarium, Nickelodeon Universe, and enjoying a meal at one of the unique dining locations are just a few of the fun adventures that await.
This Is When Eastern Iowa Will See The Last 7:00 p.m. Sunset For 2024
We're headed into the cold months. Besides the snow, one of the worst parts about fall and winter is that it gets darker earlier. That tanks my productivity after 5:00. And while summer nights have been lovely, with walks by the river at 8:00 p.m. in still near-broad daylight, that's coming to a close.
Heartbreaking News from an Eastern Iowa Animal Shelter
Having a pet can be such an enriching experience. The Cedar Bend Humane Society helps connect prospective pet owners with their perfect animal companion right here in Eastern Iowa. This animal shelter is dealing with a challenging situation that could affect the creatures they can help. Located in Waterloo, the...
Ewan McGregor Hopes to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again
Ewan McGregor hopes to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again. The 53-year-old actor has portrayed the Jedi Master in both the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the Disney+ mini-series Obi-Wan Kenobi and is hopeful of wielding the lightsaber again to fill the gap in his alter ego's story. McGregor told Variety: “I...
Brantley Gilbert Finds a Buyer for Stunning Log Mansion — See Inside! [Pictures]
Brantley Gilbert has found a buyer for his jaw-dropping log mansion in Georgia, and pictures show a stunning property that lives up to its listing as a "dream country estate." The "Over When We're Sober" singer listed his 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 6,484-square-foot log home in Maysville, Ga., on April 8, asking $3.5 million. According to online property sites, Gilbert received an offer, and a deal went into pending on Aug. 28.
Cocktail Classic Returns to Cedar Rapids Promising Dazzling Concoctions for Your Taste Buds
Get ready to mix things up at The Cocktail Classic, returning this fall with an exciting celestial twist! After wowing guests in the spring, this annual fundraiser for NewBo City Market is back and better than ever on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. Because, let’s face it, everything’s more fun with a ‘twist’!
Luke Combs Roasts Post Malone’s ‘Bootleg’ Merchandise
Luke Combs just put Post Malone on blast for wearing counterfeit "Combs" merchandise during one of his performances. Of course, the country singer was feigning being upset when he shared a photo of Malone to his Instagram Stories. In fact, it sounds like he's more excited that his fellow collaborator would represent him at one of his own shows.
2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Performers Announced
Seven country stars are set to perform at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards this month. Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban lead a group of veterans and newcomers scheduled to play versions of their greatest hits. On Tuesday (Sept. 10), the PCCAs also announced four new presenters. The 2024 People's...
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2 Preview [Dutton Rules]
Yellowstone Season 5 resumes in two months — is anyone else having a hard time remembering where we left off?. This week's return of the Dutton Rules podcast focuses on the bridge between Season 5, Part 1 and Season 5, Part 2. Sadly, Kevin Costner fell off that bridge,...
Jelly Roll Reveals the Pre-Show Ritual That Keeps Him Healthy [Watch]
Jelly Roll has frequently said that he's "never taken anything more serious" than he's currently taking his 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour. That means taking care of himself, physically and mentally. Now that he's about 10 stops into the tour, Jelly hopped on social media to share his pre-show regimen, and...
A Baby Boom in Eastern Iowa Bucks Lower US Birth Rate Trend
The CDC says The United States has seen a decline in birth rates for decades, and in 2023 the rate fell to its lowest level since 1979. But wait, good news friend and it comes from Iowa. A bit more on that later. What factors lead to a decline?. Birth...
Eastern Iowa Community Comes Together For 14th Annual Block Party
It may sound a little spooky, but for those who are looking for family fun in Muscatine, Friday, September 13th is their 14th Annual Community Block Party. It's a great after-work event to bring the family to and to start off your weekend. It's two hours of entertainment, food, prizes, and fun.
‘Yellowstone’ Star Jen Landon Shares Emotional Farewell as She Wraps Her Last Day [Picture]
Yellowstone is nearing the end of shooting for the second half of Season 5, and Jen Landon is among the actors who are saying farewell to the show. She turned to social media on Tuesday (Sept. 10) to share her final moments on the set, reflecting on her run on the smash hit program.
Major Company Will Track Workers’ Locations in Return-to-Office Crackdown
Ever since the pandemic hit, the shift in power from employer to employee has been taking place. As people were forced to work from home, employers took a leap of faith in letting them, in the sense that if the work can't be physically supervised, it's just kind of work at your own pace.
22 Rare Pictures of Johnny Cash When He Was Young
"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." It wasn't always fame and fortune for Johnny Cash. He came from extremely humble and poor beginnings. His parents were poor cotton farmers in Arkansas. So, Cash was your normal, everyday teenager — except for the fact that he was writing and singing songs starting at...
What is ‘Paperclipping’ and Why is It So Popular in the Dating World?
If you find yourself suddenly dipping your toe back into the world of dating, be prepared to study up on your terminology before you download all of those apps onto your phone. The dating world continues to adopt and use words to describe situations that you rarely encounter among your...
Top Dogs of 2024: The Most Popular Breeds in America
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but watch out, there's a new breed occupying the #1 spot.
Mama June’s Daughter ‘Pumpkin’ Reveals Shocking Five-Figure Monthly Salary
You'd be surprised how much Honey Boo Boo's big sis rakes in in a month. Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird's surprising income is revealed in new child support court documents — she's currently going through a divorce from her estranged husband, Josh Efird. According to In Touch, Pumpkin and her estranged...
Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris Endorsement Inspires Voter Frenzy
Taylor Swift appears to be making a major impact on the 2024 presidential race. Hundreds of thousands of people visited vote.gov from a link Swift included alongside her statement endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night (Sept. 10), seeking information on how to register to vote in the upcoming election.
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