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America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
The Best School for Athletics in Iowa is in Cedar Rapids
Another school year is underway. We're already nearing the halfway point of the first semester. Crazy isn't it? One of the best ways to keep high schoolers engaged is sports. It's important for students to learn team building and build up their physical skills, even if a future in sports isn't in the cards.
One of Iowa’s Most Popular Bands Came Back to Visit HyVee!
Once in a while, you get to be a part of an event that ends up being a massive success. I've never been a part of something like this before. Three Iowa favorites teamed up yesterday (9-23) and put on an event that had hundreds of people waiting in line to get in the door. At one point, there was a long that stretched almost the entire width of the Hyvee, located at 1720 Waterfront Dr, in Iowa City.
Most puppies in California’s underground market come from the Midwest — some from puppy mills
A recent Los Angeles Times investigation found, since 2019, more than 70% of dogs going into California came from the Midwest — Iowa being one of the top states exporting puppies.
Discover Iowa’s Top Fall Festivals: Your Guide to Autumn Adventures
I'll say it! I think the best time of year here in the Hawkeye State is definitely the fall. The temperature is perfect, leaves are changing color, and there are always so many fun and festive things to do!. If you're planning out your October already, make sure to check...
Iowa and Illinois High Schools Hit by P.Diddy Prank, Inappropriate Names Appear on Google Maps
Schools across Iowa and Illinois are facing a bizarre prank: their names on Google Maps have been altered to inappropriate yet humorous titles. And, strangely enough, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs seems to be at the center of the joke. Local High Schools Targeted in Google Maps Prank, With Sean "P.Diddy" Combs...
USDA sued for licensing Iowa puppy mill with a history of violations
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is suing the federal government over its alleged lax oversight of a major Iowa puppy-mill operator. The ASPCA filed the lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, naming as defendants the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Michael Watson, who heads the […]
City of Ames denies claim that Pridefest had "no security precautions"
The Ames City Council and Ames Police Department are denying claims that the local Pridefest celebration had "no security precautions" after a volunteer said during Tuesday's meeting at City Hall that police did not have an emergency plan. Held on Sept. 14, Ames Pridefest is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community...
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