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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...
Illinois Man Chases Burglar Out Of Home With A Frying Pan [WATCH]
One Illinois man has cooked up a scheme to keep people out of his house. You can use a lot of things to defend yourself if someone broke into your house. You'd get resourceful really quick. According to NBC Chicago, a man from Logan Square chased an intruder out of his house using an unusual weapon: a frying pan.
Take A Look At These Bizarre Items In Wisconsin’s Deepest Lake
Where can you find the deepest water in Wisconsin? It depends on what you consider the deepest lake. The deepest natural lake in Wisconsin is Green Lake. The natural lake is 237 feet deep. That's impressive! However, there's an inland lake even deeper. Wazee Lake is an artificial lake located...
Wisconsin and Iowa Waterparks Named Among the Best in the Country
A nationwide ranking of the best waterparks in the country for 2024 was released recently, just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff to summer! Shockingly, no Minnesota waterparks made the list. However, a few in neighboring states DID. Best Waterparks in Minnesota. Since we didn't get...
Want A Lake Superior Lighthouse? Here’s One That Could Be Yours!
It isn't all that often that there's a chance to claim a lighthouse as your very own. Just such a chance is popping up for a lighthouse on the Wisconsin coastline of Lake Superior. The lighthouse up for grabs is known as the Superior Harbor South Breakwater Light, and it...
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
Woman Who Has Been Secretly Dating Brother’s Best Friend Draws Mixed Reactions on Reddit
A woman on Reddit has confessed to dating her brother's best friend and it has subsequently drawn mixed reactions. She prefaces her story by saying that she has been dating her brother's best friend for a year now and shares that they see a future together. "I 21f have been...
This Is Why The Rest Of The Summer Will Be Stinky In Illinois
Summer can be a smelly season in general but one thing is about to make it so much worse. We love summer. It's warm outside, sunny, it's a great time to be outdoors. Of course we get sweaty, but we can handle it. But this summer in particular (like a lot of 2024 evidently) just has to be "once-in-a-lifetime".
June 21 Rock History: Motley’s ‘Theatre,’ Guns N’ Roses and More
On this day in rock history, Motley Crue released their third studio album, Guns N' Roses joined forces with the Terminator and Kiss found a way to kiss their own asses. Here's a rundown of rock history's biggest June 21 anniversaries:. June 21, 1948: Birth of the 12" Vinyl Album.
Wife Refuses to Share Husband’s Inheritance Payout With Mother-in-Law
A woman on Reddit is refusing to share her husband's inheritance payout with her mother-in-law. The woman begins her story by saying that her husband lost his father recently that neither her husband, nor his brother saw much of an inheritance payout due to her mother-in-law. "My husband lost his...
Revived Asia May Inspire Geoff Downes’ Return to Unfinished Songs
Asia's newly rebuilt lineup has Geoff Downes re-considering some uncompleted songs he worked on with the late John Wetton. "They weren't really fully developed," Downes tells Classic Rock. "They were basic ideas. Then John's health deteriorated quite rapidly and we never got the opportunity to get stuck in and take it further." Wetton died in 2017 after battling with cancer.
Freedom Festival: Balloon Glow CANCELED Due to Weather
For years, the summer sky above Cedar Rapids has been a canvas of brilliance, shining with the mesmerizing spectacle of the annual Balloon Glow. My wife and I were eagerly awaiting it since we learned about it soon after I started in May. Hot air balloons illuminating the night sky, uh, yes, please. I’ve seen pictures and they looked like the balloons were casting a magical spell over Cedar Rapids.
The Four Reasons Dogs Love Lying in the Sun Even When it’s 100 Degrees
Heat wave or not we know we have many more super hot, sweat-dripping days ahead. While we humans can't wait to find AC, jump into a cold swimming pool, or what ever we need to do to cool off, our furry, four-legged best friends just want to sprawl out in the sun and soak it up.
Favorite Dubuque Park & Campground Closed for Independence Day
The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department has announced the closure of Miller Riverview Park and Campground due to high Mississippi River levels. This closure, effective until further notice, will extend through the Independence Day holiday, impacting both campers and pedestrians. Current flood conditions have submerged the entire western side...
Cruising in Iowa: What’s the Deal with Open Containers?
Summer is here!! With it comes more time to enjoy the outdoors with warmer temperatures. Lately, much, much, warmer temperatures. As soon as it gets too hot, we need to cool down and we're pretty sure you know the laws about drinking while driving, it’s highly illegal. On the ladder of illegality, it’s up there.
Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
Man Fuming After Wife Secretly Gives Her Brother Money From Their ‘Emergency Fund’
A woman on Reddit landed in hot water with her husband after he found out she gave her brother, who recently lost his job, a significant amount of money from their savings without consulting with him first. "[My brother's] wife is a [stay-at-home wife] (no kids), and their emergency fund...
Divorced Woman Admits She Resents Sister’s Perfect Life: ‘Didn’t Sacrifice Herself’
A woman on Reddit admitted she resents her sister for not having to "sacrifice" anything in her "perfect" life. "She was my maid of honor and I was hers. My bitterness came from my ex-husband and I divorcing. I did everything for our marriage. I quit my job and took flexible part time work so the children could be taken care of and I did all of the housework. I worked so hard to be a perfect wife and mother. My ex-husband still cheated and left," the woman wrote.
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Iowa
In 2024, when you hear the word "Amazon" you probably aren't thinking of the Amazon Rainforest, right?. You are picturing piles and piles of brown boxes being delivered to your front door with the Amazon logo on the side. If you are in a bind and need something quick or...
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