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Woman Devastated After Fiance Tells Her She’s ‘Lucky He’s Putting up With Me’
A woman on Reddit is unsure what to do about getting married considering her fiancé is constantly putting her down during arguments. "We have been together for over three years. Our relationship was perfect the first year but from there it only went downhill. Our relationship has been a bit rocky lately," the woman began.
Four Easy, Everyday Items You May Not Be Replacing as Much as You Should
You know how our pillows start yellowing? You can be the cleanest person and it will still happen. It's from sweat, hair products, lotions, and natural oils from your skin. The yellowing is an obvious sign that we can only put off for so long before we need to hit Target, Home Goods, or Amazon and buy new ones.
Why JD Vance Did an Interview With Kacey Musgraves in 2017
Former President Donald Trump made headlines on July 15 (Monday), after he chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. Prior to his political career, Vance wrote the New York Times bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which was adapted into a 2020 Netflix film starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams.
Original ‘Willy Wonka’ Stars Join Wonka Musical Parody
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory stars Julie Dawn Cole and Paris Themmen have joined a new musical parody. The two actors — who played Veruca Salt and Mike Teavee respectively alongside Gene Wilder in the original 1971 movie — will take part in a live stage reading of Willy’s Candy Spectacular, which is inspired by the disastrous “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” event in Glasgow earlier this year.
WNBA Veteran Makes Classy Gesture to Help Caitlin Clark [VIDEO]
Caitlin Clark has experienced plenty of highs early in her WNBA career. She was the first overall draft pick, has more double-double games than any WNBA rookie in league history, and is the odds-on favorite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. If the WNBA season were to...
Fatal Breast Cancer: Iowa Highest in the Nation
Recent research shows that more American women are falling behind on essential breast cancer screenings. This issue is especially critical in Iowa, a state that ranks among the highest in the nation for fatal breast cancer cases. Leading causes of cancer in women. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause...
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Simply Grab a Cup and a Coin for This Food Safety Life Hack
Power outages happen when they happen, whether we're out of town or at work, even while winding down and binging a good television series. If we're home then we know when and how long our fridge and freezer are off while our food sits there helplessly. If you're traveling or...
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s VP Pick?
Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance," Trump posted via Truth Social on July 15 (Monday).
Everything You Need to Know for the Buchanan County Fair
It's not summer until we can plan a day at our local county fair!. The Buchanan County Fair is back this week. It's going on from Tuesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 21st at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence. This year, the fair's theme is "Fair of Dreams: if...
Do Mosquitos Bite You More if You’ve Been Drinking?
Apparently mosquitoes love a good party, too. This most dangerous, deadly animal on earth for humans enjoys alcohol. Yes, they're the bane of our summer existence, and even more so when adult beverages are involved. We all have that friend that can hang outside with us and rarely get bitten...
Shannen Doherty’s Life and Career in Photos
Shannen Doherty had a successful, infamous, long career as an actress, podcast host, speaker and author in Hollywood. From getting her start as Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie on television in 1982 to playing Maggie in the rom-com dance film Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Doherty's early days as an actress were filled with wholesome fun.
An Iowa Baker is Competing on a New Netflix Show [WATCH]
If you're a fan of baking and cooking shows, there's a new Netflix series on the way that you might want to check out. Thanks to a recent article from the Iowa City Press Citizen, we learned that an Iowa baker by the name of Eileen Gannon is set to compete on Blue Ribbon Baking Championship! The series will debut just in time for the Iowa State Fair.
10-Year-Old TikTok Star Bella Brave Has Died
TikTok star Bella Brave has passed away at the age of 10. Brave, whose real name was Bella Thomson, amassed millions of followers in her short life and was beloved by many. Kyla Thomson, Bella's mom, revealed the heartbreaking news that Bella passed away on July 14 after being in a medically induced coma for several days prior.
Exactly How Much Cocaine and Other Grossness Is on our Money?
Does 90 percent of our money have traces of cocaine on it? What about fecal matter and viruses?. Whether this is the first time you're hearing this or not, these are proven facts that are actually kind of mind-blowing (pardon the pun). We know our money is absolutely filthy and...
2024 Great Jones County Fair – Everything You Need to Know
The Great Jones County Fair will be taking over Monticello this week, and we could not be more excited! Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event:. The 2024 Great Jones County Fair will take place Wednesday, July 17th through Sunday, July 21st. "Sneak-a-Peek" Day is Tuesday, July 16th.
Can Hot Leftovers Go Directly in the Fridge or Freezer?
You're absolutely stuffed after enjoying an incredible meal and even though you'd love one more bite of that Chinese take-out, another slice of pizza, or another helping of spaghetti it's not to be. Now it's time to pull out the Tupperware and put those leftovers in the refrigerator. If you're...
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down any rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life....
The Highest Elevated Point in Iowa Isn’t Where You Think
When you live in Iowa, you hear all of the jokes about how flat our state is. With the number of farms and fields that stretch across Iowa and how strong the wind can feel daily, it's hard to blame people from other parts of the country for thinking Iowa is flat. While parts of Iowa might be comparable to a pancake, there are plenty of areas in Eastern Iowa near the Mississippi River that have rolling hills and extreme changes in the terrain.
Trump Rally Shooter Was in This 2022 Commercial
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
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