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Iowa State Shows Off Another New Uniform [Photos]
The new uniforms keep rolling in for the Iowa State Cyclone Football team!. Last May, we learned about the complete change coming to Iowa State's regular Saturday jersey and now we've got the first glimpse at a new alternate uniform for the Cyclones. For anyone who hasn't seen the new Minnesota Vikings Winter Warrior alternate uniforms, it looks like the Cyclones might've used the same designer!
See 28 Unusual Things You Can’t Legally Throw Away in Illinois
You have to be careful what you toss in the trash can in Illinois as there are more than two dozen things that can get you busted. I saw this curious list on the Illinois Environmental Protection website of things you can't throw away legally. Some make sense and others are a little more mysterious.
Universal Studios Takes Blatant Jab at Disney World’s Defunct Star Wars Hotel in Men In Black Ride Queue
Universal Studios Orlando theme park explicitly called out Walt Disney World in the queue of one of their popular rides. Universal Studios sits right down the road from The Walt Disney World Resort and have been competitors in the theme park industry. Universal Studios is home to the Men In Black: Alien Attack ride, which is a shooting interactive dark ride, a similar concept to Magic Kingdom's Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
When is it Illegal to Destroy a Beehive in Iowa?
Did you know there are some instances where destroying a beehive in Iowa is illegal?. Bees are incredibly valuable to helping the environment you and I live in. They help pollinate fruits, vegetables, and crops, plus they help create honey and beeswax. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, honeybees help pollinate $15 billion worth of crops each year, including 130 different kinds of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. The honey they produce is also worth millions every year.
Hidden Gem Illinois Beach Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
Of all the most beautiful beaches across America, a hidden gem 35 miles North of Chicago, is among them. Sunrise Beach is the Illinois summer paradise you never knew existed. You're in search of summertime joy on a lake somewhere in Illinois and you just found a little bit of paradise. Your destination is the biggest lake in Illinois.
Iowans’ Favorite Musicals are Delightful and Diverse
Faithful readers of mine know I love going to the movies on a weekly basis. However, I'm always shocked and sort of saddened by what I perceive as a general disdain for musicals. So many people seem to genuinely hate musicals, which is odd for a country that loves music in general.
Illinois Store Closings Are Up 25%: Here’s Who’s Closing For Good
Unfortunately, during the pandemic, we got used to saying "it's been a rough year." Now that we're well past that awful time, we're still hearing that phrase, and a lot of the time it's coming from store owners and companies. The news over the past couple of years has been...
Wisconsin City Ranked Among America’s ‘Most Dangerous’ for 2024-2025
Typically, you only want to see your city on a list featuring the "best places to live." For this one Wisconsin city, though, it's starting to become a yearly thing. Memphis, Tennessee, and St. Louis, Missouri, were considered the first and second most dangerous places in the U.S. for 2024-2025; Milwaukee was listed as the 11th.
40 Years Ago: Aerosmith Launches Back in the Saddle Tour
When Aerosmith launched their Back in the Saddle Tour on June 22, 1984, they had to prove a lot of things to a lot of people. They needed to show fans and critics that after five years apart, their classic lineup — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer — could still rock with the same dominating fury of their heyday as a new crop of bands vied for their crown. They also had to prove to the industry bigwigs who determined their future that they were a worthwhile investment capable of turning their career around, and not just a washed-up liability.
Futuristic Lakeside Iowa Home On The Market For Insane Price
If you have a big wallet, one of the most expensive homes in Iowa could be yours. This Iowa property is truly a home of the future. This home is located in Okoboji and sits on a hill on West Okoboji Lake. It's prime-time real estate if you love being on the water in one of Iowa's top vacation hot spots.
New Law Could Force Online Sports Gambling Out Of Illinois
The cost of operating as a legal bookmaker in Illinois will go up. I can't blame the state for attempting to make a few extra bucks off an industry doing well in the Land of Lincoln. If you need proof, look at Draft Kings shares the day the Illinois House...
June 22 Rock History: Joni’s ‘Blue,’ Ozzy’s ‘Scream’ and More
On this day in rock history, there was an awful lot of excellent new music to dive into, plus some pretty historical happenings. Here's a rundown of rock history's biggest June 22 anniversaries:. June 22, 1971: Joni Mitchell Releases 'Blue'. Joni Mitchell released her hauntingly beautiful Blue in 1971, an...
One of America’s Weirdest Bars is in Wisconsin
If you’re up for a different kind of night, you might want to check this place out. I just saw Cosmopolitan list 18 of the Quirkiest, Weirdest, and Wackiest-Themed Cocktail Bars in the US, one of which is in Wisconsin. All three of those adjectives are very subjective. What...
Outlaw Tour Launches Without Willie Nelson: Set List, Video
The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour launched without its leader Willie Nelson on Friday night in Alpharetta, Georgia, but the show went on featuring sets by Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Celisse. In place of Nelson's own set, his son's band Lukas Nelson and the Family Band performed...
Watch Out, Illinois – Don’t Look for Love in These 10 Iowa Places
My lovely wife of over 20 years was born and raised in Iowa. I need to clearly state that based on what I'm about to share. There 10 Iowa counties you really should avoid if you're also looking for love. You can thank me later. I've lived in Iowa and...
Do You Drink Iowa’s Favorite Coffee?
Everyone has that one friend or coworker who is impossible to talk to in the mornings before they've had their first cup of coffee. You may be this person! Have you ever noticed your coworkers avoiding you in the mornings and then they all of a sudden start talking to you once the coffee is gone?
Here’s The Legal Age You Can Leave Your Kids Home Alone In Illinois
Can your kids hang out at home by themselves this summer?. Summer days when I was a teenager were so fun. I went to my fellow teen neighbor's house and we ate junk food all day and binge-watched MTV and chick flicks. Now that school's out, what do we do with the kiddos during the day?
The Tallest Waterslide in the U.S. Is Now Open in Wisconsin
If you love waterparks-- and don't have a fear of heights-- you'll love the new waterslide this Wisconsin waterpark just opened!. That's because a new, mammoth waterslide is now open, and it's just an hour and a half away from Minnesota. Hey, Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it's our neighbors to the east over in America's Dairyland who now lay claim to owning the record for the tallest waterslide in the country.
Is This the Worst Road in Iowa?
Let me preface this by saying I have not driven down every road in Iowa. I've driven down many, especially for being in the state for just a tick over two years. I've been everywhere like Hank Snow, from Clear Lake to Dubuque, Clinton to the Quad Cities, Ottumwa to Marquette. I have enough Hawkeye driving experience to make this declaration:
MOD: Monsters of Destruction in Cedar Rapids, Postponed!
Cedar Rapids, Iowa - June 21, 2024 - The highly anticipated Monsters of Destruction event, originally scheduled to take place at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 PM, has been postponed to Sunday, June 23, at 2:00 PM due to the impending weather situation. Event...
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