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Charity Golf Event Hosted by Cedar Rapids Native Zach Johnson
Cedar Rapids native, Master's champion, and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson made a return visit to his hometown yesterday (July 1) to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. This isn't the first Iowan to give back to his home state this week as former Iowa Hawkeye, Cooper DeJean hosted a youth football camp at Kinnick Stadium this past Sunday (June 30).
Have You Tried the Most Googled Hot Dog in Iowa?
First and foremost, I'm not saying this style of hot dog doesn't taste good or that the great people of Iowa never eat this style of hot dog. I just can't recall a single time I've seen this. That might be changing in 2024. This type of hot dog is...
UNI Athlete Set to Make Historic Debut at Paris 2024
Is there a better way to start your senior year of college than by becoming an Olympian?. We are only a few weeks away until we see the best athletes on the planet head out to Paris for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. This year's Olympic games is set to...
‘Older’ Woman Draws Mixed Reactions After Refusing to Wear Bride’s Chosen ‘Sexy’ Bridesmaid Dress
A woman on Reddit is not happy with the bridesmaid dresses chosen for her close friend's wedding. The woman, who is 40, explained in a post that she's a few years older than the bride, who is 32, and figured there would be a large party of bridesmaids in the wedding.
What’s the ‘E’ That Randomly Pops Up in the Top, Right Corner of Your Phone?
There always seems to be various symbols, letters, or numbers popping up or disappearing in the top, right corner of our mobile phones. We're used to seeing 4G or 5G, the WiFi sign, the signal strength, and the battery symbol but the 'E' is one of those sporadic letters that may jump off the screen when it appears because of its randomness.
New Speeding Ticket Law in Cedar Rapids Goes Into Effect
Just so you know, if you're over 11 mph in Cedar Rapids, you will get a ticket. As the Fourth of July approaches, the celebration of freedom is accompanied by a crucial reminder: safety takes center stage. And with that, this fun reminder from the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The...
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
This Pop Star Is Now Selling Pictures of Her Feet on OnlyFans
Lily Allen is expanding her career from pop music to feet pics. That's right, the "F--k You" singer has launched a new OnlyFans account featuring photos of her feet with subscription prices set at just over $10. The singer and podcast host has reportedly already uploaded at least six pics...
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Wisconsin
If you're anything like me, you probably have boxes piled high from the mega-corporation Amazon. The online merchandiser has almost everything you could ever want or need. With a single click of a button, you can have cat litter, clothes, or even a new coffee maker on your door in days!
LOL Reason Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Put X-Rated Robin Williams Scene in Their Movie
Sometimes it's all about nostalgia and I totally went down that road watching the 1997 block buster, award-winning Good Will Hunting, arguably one of the best movies of all time about a gifted janitor working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Like so many of us, we google things about movies...
What You’ve Heard About Crows is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
50 Photos That Caught Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
Kate Beckinsale Bares Her Butt After Receiving ‘Horrific News’
Kate Beckinsale has a cheeky way of dealing with hard times. The actress posted a video to Instagram on Monday (July 1) in which she is seen in a high-rise apartment mooning the city below via the window. The iconic London department store Harvey Nichols was just outside the window...
New Restaurant Opens in the Former District 23 in Cedar Rapids
A Mexican restaurant with a couple of other Iowa locations has expanded into Cedar Rapids! Say hello to La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood!. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood held its official grand opening at 2825 6th St SW back on June 14th, just about a week after welcoming customers for the first time. The new restaurant has replaced District 23, which just opened its doors in July of 2023. It closed its doors less than six months later, on Christmas Eve. Prior to that, it was the home of Los Compadres, which is now located on 33rd Ave SW.
‘Married at First Sight New Zealand’ Star Andrew Jury, 33, Dies in Prison Before Trial
A former Married at First Sight New Zealand star, Andrew Jury, was found dead in his cell in prison just hours before trial on June 27. According to reports, Jury was being held at the Mt. Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand. The prison general manager Dion Paki told...
‘Suffocating’ Friend Furious After Being Told They Are Too ‘Clingy’
A woman's friend became upset after she told them they were being too "clingy." "I've got this friend, let's call them Sam. Sam's a great friend, don't get me wrong. But lately, they've been all up in my business 24/7, and it's starting to feel suffocating. Like, I can't even go to the bathroom without getting a text from them asking what I'm up to," the woman wrote on Reddit.
Woman Worried She’s Wasting Time With Man Who Won’t Propose After Seven Years
A woman on Reddit is questioning her relationship after her boyfriend of seven years has yet to propose. She told him three years ago how important marriage was to her. At the time, he told her that he was "working on it" and since then she has been waiting for him to pop the question.
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
Unprecedented: The Cause of Recent Iowa Flooding
Why Midwest Waters Are Rising: Understanding the Causes and Impacts. According to the Associated Press: The recent surge in Midwest flooding can be attributed to relentless torrential rains. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, received a staggering 7 inches of rain over just three days, with neighboring areas like Canton seeing an unprecedented 18 inches. In Iowa, rainfall totals reached up to 15 inches since Friday alone.
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