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It’s a Total Fluke That We Have Post-It Notes
How many post-it note pads do you have on your desk or in that kitchen drawer with all the pens and other junk? Do you have various colors and are they on your refrigerator at home or on the bottom of your computer monitor? Maybe even on your bathroom mirror?
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Prince William’s Sweet Nickname for Princess Charlotte Is Revealed
Prince William has the sweetest nickname for his daughter Princess Charlotte. In a TikTok posted by the user @dearesroyals, the user shared a clip from 2019 when William and his family appeared at the Chelsea Flower Show. In it, William can be heard calling Charlotte "Mignonette." According to Newsweek, the...
Dive Bar Helps Local Singles on Their Quest for Love With ‘Date Our Regulars': WATCH
A local dive bar in Illinois is helping regulars who are on the hunt for love. The Barn Bar in Whittington, Ill., is sharing videos of their regulars (as well as employees) on their TikTok account in an attempt to help them find a new partner. The series details how...
‘Unsupportive’ Woman Refuses to Lend Car to Cousin Who Got a DUI
A woman on Reddit refused to lend her cousin her car and now she is being labeled as "unsupportive." She prefaces her post by saying that she has worked hard in order to get a new car and the trouble began when her cousin, who has a DUI, asked to borrow her car.
Dubuque’s Increased Parking Fines and Potential Impacts
The City of Dubuque Parking Division has announced updated parking violation fines that went into effect July 1st, as part of its smart parking and mobility management plan. The revised fines are designed to optimize parking management and encourage efficient use of parking resources. The new fines include $15 for an expired parking meter, $20 for alley restricted parking, $50 for snow route restricted parking, $30 for blocking access to a residence, $20 for a residential parking permit violation, $30 for restricted and prohibited parking, $20 for a 2-hour zone and alternate side parking violation, and $20 for street storage.
A Wonderfully Healthy Way to Use Brown Bananas Isn’t Eating Them
The perfect banana is that beautiful bright yellow, outside peel without any green or brown, right? Afterall it means it's perfectly ripe. Meanwhile, when we notice those banana sitting on the counter start to brown, we tend to either plop them in pancakes or banana bread, maybe even a protein shake, or eventually just throw them away.
Are Daddy Long Legs Really the Deadliest Spider Out There?
Do you remember growing up and seeing Daddy Long Legs for the first time? That teeny tiny oval body with those super, long string-like long legs protruding from that little body. Definitely creepy looking whether they were just up in the corner of your ceiling or crawling along the floor.
Ryan Reynolds’ Favorite Taylor Swift Song Makes Total Sense
Ryan Reynolds is close friends with Taylor Swift, and now he is sharing which of her songs is his favorite. Reynolds has been busy promoting the latest installment in the Deadpool franchise and appeared alongside his co-stars Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman to play a game. It was then that he shared his favorite song is off of Swift's Folklore album.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
An Iowa Coach/Volunteer’s Open Letter to Sports Parents
Hey parents, we have made it to about midway through the summer sports season. Things like youth baseball and softball continue to run and summer leagues for soccer are officially underway, with more action to come as the school year begins. Credit: Ashley Ehlers Last years team went 6-0 on...
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...
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...
Man Refuses to Let Friend Crash at His Place After a Night Out: ‘I Have Responsibilities to Consider’
A man on Reddit is sharing why he did not let his friend stay the night at his place after a night out. The man prefaced his post by saying that his friend Dave often stays at his place after a night of drinking since he lives across town and it is easier to stay there than pay for a taxi.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s ‘Way Over’ PTSD From 2004 Van Halen Tour
As he prepares to pay tribute to his old band with this summer's Best of All Worlds Tour, Sammy Hagar says he's over the PTSD from the 2004 Van Halen reunion trek -- a nightmare experience that he documented in detail in his memoir Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.
Iowa State Patrol Staffer Captures ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Photo, Wins Contest
Often times, when a photo goes viral in this day-and-age, it's of a harrowing image of a protest, a brawl, war, or some kind of conflict that really puts the sobering reality of the world into context for us. But then, there are photos that are simply majestic that get you to marvel at the natural beauty of the world. This is one of those photos.
Best Albums of 2024 (So Far!)
The year 2024 is only half over, but already pop music fans have received some of the best pop albums of the year. These albums have defined the last six months and opened up entirely new soundscapes for listeners. Ariana Grande reached her most Ariana-esque sound yet on eternal sunshine,...
Phil Collins Announces ‘Both Sides’ 30th Anniversary Box Set
Phil Collins' fifth solo album, 1993's Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition. Included in the five-LP vinyl set Both Sides (All the Sides), which will be available on Sept. 20, will be a remastered version of the original album, early demo tracks, live songs and other rarities.
Man Exposes Girlfriend’s Male Best Friend’s Ulterior Motives: ‘Rubs Me the Wrong Way’
A man on Reddit hatched a plan to prove to his girlfriend that her male best friend wants to be more than just friends after he rubbed him the "wrong way." "He's that dude that every dude can tell is just after his woman but she doesn't see it and responds with, 'He's just a friend,'" the frustrated man began.
Winnebago Industries To Close Charles City Plant, Impacting 36 Workers
Winnebago Industries is set to close its Charles City plant, affecting 36 workers, as announced on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) site. The closure is scheduled for September 1. The plant being shut down spans 56,000 square feet and is the smaller of two Winnebago facilities in...
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