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Man Angry Wife Wants to Name Baby After Her Late Ex
A woman on Reddit shared a story about her unborn baby's name and drew some backlash. In her post, she explained that one night she stayed up "thinking about when our baby is going to be a kid and what he’ll be like, and I remembered my childhood best friend, Lucas."
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
McDonald’s Launches Summer $5 Meal Deal to Compete With Wendy’s, Burger King
McDonald's has launched a new $5 meal deal for the summer in an effort to compete with other fast food establishments like Wendy's and Burger King. They launched their new value meal on June 25. Thanks to rising prices, more and more customers are straying from eating at McDonald's and...
Iowa Tornado Featured Some of the Fastest Winds Ever Recorded
The Greenfield, Iowa tornado on May 21st is still way too fresh on the minds of residents near the small Iowa town. The storm claimed five lives and injured over 30 more. And thanks to researchers and storm chasers new data is showing just how powerful and awful the storm was.
‘Multiple People’ Could Be Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death
Law enforcement officials are nearing the end of an investigation into the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. According to People, a source claimed that the investigation is "nearing its conclusion" and that "multiple people" should be charged in the case. Once the investigation is completed, the U.S. Attorney's Office...
Nearly Abandoned: These Three Eastern Iowa Cities Have Fewer Than 50 People
There are 99 counties in Iowa and over 940 cities. With a total population of around 3.2 million, we're bound to have some tiny... tiny towns in our state. Today I thought we'd look at three incorporated cities in Eastern Iowa with a population of under 50 residents!. Tiny towns...
Major Changes, Exciting Developments, for Dubuque Fighting Saints This Off-Season
The Dubuque Fighting Saints have undergone significant transformations during this off-season, setting the stage for an exciting 2024-25 season full of the unknown. We were aware before the end of the season of Robert Miller’s departure as President of Business Operations, and Casey Weitz promotion, but here’s a comprehensive look at the major developments from this off-season with your Dubuque Fighting Saints.
Man Destroys Own Phone so Wife Can’t See What He’s Hiding in His Search History
A 22-year-old woman on Reddit was shocked by the violent way her 27-year-old husband reacted after she teased him about his phone's questionable search history. "I have been married to my husband for a little over a year now. The relationship has had its ups and downs but overall pretty good. My husband normally lets me go on his phone with no issue," the woman began.
Eagles Add Four More Concerts to Farewell Tour
Eagles have extended their recently confirmed residency at the immersive Sphere in Las Vegas. They'll now appear for a total of 16 concerts over eight weekends in September through December. An updated list of dates at the state-of-the-art facility is below. General on-sale for the four new weekend concerts begins...
Cedar Falls Braces for Possible Flooding as Cedar River Nears Peak
Over the past several weeks, most of the Hawkeye State has been seeing temperatures in the 90s. Luckily, to remedy this stifling heat, there has also been some rain off and on again throughout Iowa. Some areas saw showers, other regions saw intense rainfall and storms. According to reports, the...
The Memories: Celebrating 52 Years Of Music And Laughter At The Linn County Fair
The Linn County Fair is more than just a gathering of livestock, grandstand events, and fair food; it's a vibrant celebration of community spirit and tradition. Among the myriad attractions gracing its stages and pavilions, one duo stands out: The Memories, hailing from Wisconsin and marking their impressive anniversary this year.
Meet Royalty: Queen, Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
The Linn County Fair’s Jelly Roll Races Need YOU: On Your Mark, Get Set, SEW!
Time to break out that sewing machine if it's not already broken or out and head to the Linn County Fair THIS SATURDAY!! Compete against fellow sewers in a race with...The Jelly Roll! (Angels sing here with harp gliss) There may not be a real Jelly Roll but anytime you mention those words together angels sing. Much like sticky buns, monkey bread, or cinnamon rolls, angels sing, but let's not get too far off course.
Man Tells ‘Passive Aggressive’ Step-Daughter That Her Dead Dad Can Pay for Her Wedding
A man on Reddit thinks he may have gone "too far" by telling his step-daughter to ask her dead biological dad to pay for her wedding. "My now-wife divorced her ex when her three kids were young. He was an addict. She met me a few years later, and we dated for two years before she introduced me to her kids. Two kids really hit it off and Kelly did not like me," the man wrote.
Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn’t Played Yet in 2024
Journey boasts an embarrassment of set list riches as they prepare to jump to stadiums in July. Earlier 2024 shows featured hit after hit after hit. Yet, as shown on our list of Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn't Played Yet in 2024, there is still room for more key cuts.
Why the Beatles Had to Rush-Release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The history of music can be divided into two parts: before the Beatles and after. Such was the potency of their influence, not only as songwriters and music makers, but as a business entity and industry role model. Arguably the clearest example of how the Beatles changed the world within...
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in a light-hearted new commercial for a drink powder, inspired by its customers. Death Dust – a new product from Liquid Death – offers flavored drinks aimed at healthier living, so the Black Sabbath icon’s history with drugs, and powders in particular, seemed a perfect match.
Why John Corabi Doesn’t Want to Live Off His Past
Former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi could easily coast on his past glories. Instead, he's been very intentional in recent years about the things that he does career-wise. "I'm trying to be my own person, not the guy that sang with Motley 30 years ago," he tells UCR. The same...
A Popular Cedar Rapids Diner Has Reopened at a New Location
A Cedar Rapids restaurant has relocated to a bigger space! Hwy 30 Diner is now open at 1519 6th St SW!. Owner Paul Habhab first opened Hwy 30 Diner at 4330 16th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids back in 2020. The restaurant specializes in "traditional, scratch-made American breakfast & lunch" and has consistently high ratings! It currently has 4.8-stars on Facebook and 4.7-stars on Google.
Iowa Pizza Restaurant Named One of the Best in the Nation
New York Times has a thing for Iowa restaurants. Last year, the publication looked at essential restaurants across the nation. The Des Moines Register reports that the Times selected The Webster in Iowa City as one of the best in the nation. Now, the Times is recognizing an Eastern Iowa pizza restaurant as one of the finest around!
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