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See Pictures of The Iowa Hawkeyes Win Vs Troy Trojans [Gallery]
My wife's company was kind enough to purchase a package that provided us with some delicious grub and a ticket for the Hawkeye game Vs the Troy Trojans, this past Saturday. The view from the rooftop of the Courtyard by Marriott was nice. The food was good, the company we...
Lt. Governor Rule Shake-Up & Voting Age on Iowa’s 2024 Ballot
We're getting closer and closer to those awkward Thanksgiving dinners that happen every four years where some family members decide to bring up politics before the turkey is even out of the oven. That's right! Another general election is right around the corner. On Tuesday, November 5th the fate of...
Proof of the ‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ Becoming a Global Phenomenon
Caitlin Clark's basketball takeover began with her record-breaking career at the University of Iowa. She helped lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to multiple national championship games, broke tons of scoring records, and went on to become the first player selected in the WNBA draft. While Caitlin Clark is extremely popular to us in Iowa and basketball fans across the country, we have proof that the "Caitlin Clark Effect" is being felt across the globe.
The Corridor is Home to the Best Special Occasion Restaurant in Iowa
The next time you have a special occasion to celebrate, you may want to make a visit to Iowa City! According to a recent article from Love Food, Orchard Green is the #16 best restaurant to celebrate a special occasion!. Located at 521 S. Gilbert Street, Orchard Green is described...
The Best Food Item From Kwik Star That No One is Talking About
This might be the hottest take you read all day on the internet. This is also not an advertisement for Kwik Star, they have no idea I exist but I am about to sing their praises for the next 3 minutes. I might be the only person on planet Earth...
Why TGI Fridays Are Closing and What it Means For the Chain’s Future
TGI Fridays has already closed a handful of stores this year, with several more currently up for sale. Here is what that means for the restaurant chain and what will likely happen next. TGI Fridays Closes Locations During Rough Year For Chain Restaurants. We could use up nearly all of...
When Will Snow Strike Wisconsin This 2024-2025 Season?
You were scrolling around online and saw a headline about snow in the month of September and thought, "what the heck?!?" They JUST started putting out the Halloween candy in grocery stores and you're thinking about winter?!?. While I'm not trying to wish away the entire autumn season, winter is...
All Teen Accounts on Instagram Are Now Automatically Private, Plus More Changes
Instagram has made changes in order to have a platform safer for its younger users. Going into effect Tuesday for anyone under 18 in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who signs up to use Instagram will now be placed into restrictive accounts. Those who are under 18 and have previously signed up will have their account switched over in 60 days.
Can Anyone Be Buried At Sea?
It's been around since the Vikings, where being buried in the ocean was all about honoring those seafarers who passed away after spending their life at sea and it continues today. Most of us have seen this time-honored tradition in the movies and on television shows involving military personnel. According...
Melania Trump Defends Her Nude Modeling Work, Sorta Compares Herself to Michelangelo’s David Masterpiece
Melania Trump is defending herself from critics when it comes to her past nude modeling work. In a post to her official Twitter account, Trump promoted her upcoming memoir by hitting back at critics. "Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why...
Bride Bans Groom’s Dog From Attending Wedding: ‘Hard No’
On Reddit, a bride explained why she banned the groom's dog from attending their wedding. "...My fiancé has a dog that he absolutely adores. He’s had this dog for 10 years, and I love the dog too, but recently we’ve been arguing about whether the dog should come to our wedding," she began.
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
Earth is about to get a "second moon," but it's not staying around forever. There's a scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, the first released film in the franchise, when we see Luke Skywalker look across the dessert sands of Tatooine as gazes at a binary sunset. For anyone...
Florida Teacher Bans Gen-Z Slang From Classroom
One teacher in Florida lost out on some aura points when she decided to ban Get-Z slang from her classroom. The New York Post reports that Angela Santalo left her students in shock after she banned several slang terms from her classroom. Some of the terms that have been banned by the teacher are: “pookie,” “aura,” “bro” and “womp womp.”
Have You Heard of These Award-Winning Iowa Podcasts?
The Iowa Podcast Awards took place in Cedar Rapids this weekend, celebrating "nearly 100 nominated podcasts created right here in Iowa!" There were 28 awards handed out over the course of the evening, but the big winner was Confused Breakfast, which was awarded ‘Podcast of the Year.’ The show also won for ‘Best Ensemble Hosts’ and ‘Best Entertainment Podcast.' Confused Breakfast is a hit podcast where hosts Mike Schulte, AJ Vens, and Sean Prior discuss beloved films from their childhood, like Dirty Dancing, American Pie, Christmas Vacation, and Back to the Future. They even had comedian and podcaster Bert Kreischer on the show to reminisce about Caddyshack!
Americans Traveling to the U.K. Will Now Be Electronically Monitored
The United Kingdom, which comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland has an Electronic Travel Authorization System. According to the Travel Weekly website, the U.K.'s ETA started last year in 2023 required for just inbound travelers from several Middle Eastern countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Woman Deposits Inheritance Check Into Separate Account so Cheating Husband Can’t Touch It
On Reddit, a woman explained why she decided to deposit her inheritance check into a different account than her joint one with her husband. "Backstory I (f30) and husband (m32) have been married since my senior year of highschool. We've grown up together and had zero help or guidance, especially in the parenthood (another story) and financial aspect. We spent our 20s raising babies and broke, but managed to get by with a halfway decent standard of living," she bang.
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Suspension Watch is Officially Over
Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA has been one to remember. Rookie records for the most points, assists, and three-point shots EVER! But this season hasn't been without some controversy, including some Caitlin herself can control. If she wants to take her game to the next level, she needs to stop getting so many technical fouls.
America’s Best Restaurants is Featuring Another Cedar Rapids Eatery
A popular web series that features locally-owned restaurants across the country is doing some filming in Cedar Rapids this week! America's Best Restaurants recently visited O's Grill, as well as another restaurant in Eastern Iowa!. Owned by Otmane Benjilany, aka "O," O's Grill began in 2009 as a small cart...
Trump’s Baseless ‘They’re Eating the Dogs, Eating the Cats’ Claim Now an Adorable TikTok Trend
Donald Trump's baseless claim about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating dogs and cats has now been turned into an adorable TikTok trend. During the Sept. 10 presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. "They’re eating the dogs. They’re...
Here’s Where It’s Illegal to Hang Items From Your Rearview Mirror
When my beloved Golden Retriever passed away I hung his collar from my rearview mirror. It brought me some peace during my intense agony. He loved his car rides, and since he was born in Colorado, hanging that collar was one of the many ways to have him with me.
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