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Remembering When a Giraffe Was Spotted in Northeast Iowa [Photos]
Once in a while, I'll come across some "only in your state" story that's good for a chuckle or a memory. Recently, I came across a video on TikTok that reminded me of one such only-in-your-state type story from a few years back. A giraffe living in Northeast Iowa?. I...
Woman Found With 61 Pounds Of Cocaine At Illinois Airport
A Midwest woman was found to be worth some money at an airport in Illinois. If you're going to travel with drugs, flying with them doesn't seem like the smartest way to go about it. TSA is literally looking for them in your checked and carry-on luggage. Their fancy scanners can find them stuffed in whatever random item.
Michael J. Fox Named a Daughter After a Favorite Summer Happy Place
I hope you're like me and enjoy celebrity fun facts. Often there's some mindless enjoyment behind them that makes us smile especially when that celebrity is beloved by basically everyone. When you think of Michael J. Fox, he's definitely one that everyone likes. You can even watch every episode of...
Steve Carell Has a Real-Life Summer Side Gig at a Mom and Pop Store
There's a very good reason why award-winning actor Steve Carrell has a second job, literally. Steve Carell loves is his native Massachusetts so much so that when it comes to vacations, he spends many of them with family in the quaint suburban Boston town of Marshfield right on the outskirts of Cape Cod.
3 Reasons Why Quarry Lakes Are Wisconsin’s Best Hidden Gems
If your idea of a dream vacation features time spent on a beach gazing at crystal-clear water, you don't have to travel to the tropics to find it, it's waiting for you in Wisconsin. The Truth About Lake Water. Vacationing in Wisconsin is a favorite for my many Illinois families,...
The Best Burger in Iowa You’ve Never Heard Of
Technically, it's probably best described as a loose meat sandwich, but once you try one, you'll see why it's one of Iowa's best-kept secrets. It's a simple, tried, and true recipe with customers coming from far and wide to this tiny dive bar and restaurant in western Iowa for years. And to top it off, it also boasts to have the coldest beer in the entire region.
Today in Iowa History: A Beloved Figure in Iowa City Dies
On this day June 16, 1983 - William ‘Wild Bill’ Sackter dies in Iowa City at the age of 70. In 1974, Barry Marrow, a film screenwriter from Minneapolis, relocated to Iowa City to join the University of Iowa's School of Social Work. Accompanying him was Bill Sackter, a 60-year-old man who had spent 44 years in institutionalized seclusion. Through their friendship, Sackter discovered a renewed sense of purpose. Over the following eight years, he became a beloved figure in Iowa City.
Today in Iowa History: The Neversweats Were All the Rage in Iowa in the 1850’s
On this day in Iowa History: June 15, 1912. (Courtesy of the Iowa City Press from June 15, 1912) According to Our Iowa History: When most sports fans reflect on the history of baseball, they often harken back to the golden age of the 1920s, when legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dominated the sport, solidifying its status as the Great American Pastime. However, baseball's roots run much deeper, with significant early developments occurring in the mid-19th century.
Gene Simmons Wishes He Had Been ‘More Hard’ on Frehley and Criss
Gene Simmons has reflected upon the original Kiss lineup, declaring he should have been “more hard” on Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. During a conversation with Backstage Pass, Simmons was asked if there was anything he’d change about his legendary career. In response, the Kiss bassist was forthright.
A New Law in Illinois stops Police from Helping Other States
Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a law that will prevent officers in the Land of Lincoln from helping police in other states with certain types of investigations that have crossed state lines into Illinois. Why did lawmakers pass this law? Here are the details... According to an article from dailykos.com,...
Princess Kate and Prince William, Justin Timberlake and More Celebrities Celebrate Father’s Day 2024
On Sunday (June 16), the annual celebration to honor those dads out there, took place. While most celebrated the occasion with their families, some honored their deceased fathers in moving tributes to them and some paid tribute to the people that took on father figures in their lives. Princess Kate...
Could Illinois Be One of the Dumbest States in America?
Illinois has a lot going for it in my opinion. We have gorgeous colleges, delicious food and so many opportunities -- but could that be enough to keep us low on this 'Dumbest States in America' list?. I'll admit, that Illinoisans make some questionable choices. For starters, the decisions that...
These Iowa Communities Will Pay You Thousands To Move There
Need some cash? A move might be an option for you. Normally moving is expensive. It's also time-consuming, logistically tiring, and just a lot of work. It's even pricier if the place that you're moving to is more expensive to live in than where you're already at. But that doesn't have to be the case if you want to move around in Iowa.
Iowa Women’s Basketball Players to Throw First Pitch at the Field of Dreams
An upcoming summer event series at the Field of Dreams movie site just got more star-power with three members of the University of Iowa Women's Basketball team set to make an appearance!. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Ben Zobrist would be making a special appearance at the Field...
Is This Lake the Most Underrated Fishing Spot in Iowa?
If you have a boat, jet ski, kayak, or canoe it's time to get outside and enjoy the Iowa waterways. Whether you like pulling the kids around on a tube, someone enjoys water skiing, or you prefer trolling for trout along the shoreline, there's no better time to spend a day on the water in Iowa than in June. Normally, June months aren't as humid and brutally hot as July, which can make for a more comfortable time on the water.
Illinois Highway Stretching 317-Miles Among Deadliest in U.S.
Getting behind the wheel, even going to the store, is getting increasingly dangerous. A new ranking of the deadliest highways has one Illinois Interstate among the worst. Road trip season is here and many of us will be hitting the highways and interstates, but a new ranking claims these are the top deadliest in the nation. Ranked #15 Interstate-21 which starts in Illinois and goes through Tennessee is among the most fatal.
Popular Eastern Iowa Winery Is Closing At The End Of The Year
Patrons of a popular winery in eastern Iowa will only have the remainder of the year to enjoy it. At the end of 2024, a winery and vineyard in a small town in eastern Iowa will close its doors after 15 years. Those who have had the pleasure of visiting...
Bill Berry’s Regrets Over Leaving R.E.M.
Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1997, a move he says he "sort of regretted" later. Berry and the other three founding members of R.E.M., Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, all recently spoke with CBS Mornings (ahead of their first reunion in over two decades), and when asked about having any second thoughts on leaving the band, the drummer said the following: "Of course, I did. That was a weird time for me, and I made it weird for these guys, too."
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