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Murder in Dubuque’s 1600 Block- Testimony Concludes, Verdict Guilty!
The Jury reconvened after an almost 2-hour break today in the Murder Trial of Tyler Dazey. The verdict of Murder in the 1st Degree was returned as Guilty, additionally he was found guilty of Animal Abuse. The verdict was presented to the public at 1:51pm. The testimony in the first-degree...
The Worst Moments in the X-Men Movie Franchise
For much of Marvel’s history, their most best-selling team wasn’t the Avengers or the Defenders, or even the Fantastic Four. It was the X-Men, a group of “mutants” with incredible super powers who are marked as different from the rest of a society that hates and fears them no matter how much they try to use their abilities for the benefit of all mankind. From the late 1970s on, Marvel was not only the House of Ideas, it was the House of X-Men, which continued to evolve and mutant, spinning off endless new teams and series. (X-Force! X-Factor! Excalibur! Generation X! And, to a lesser extent, X-Treme X-Men!)
The Baseball Extravaganza in Dubuque is a Home Run for Inclusivity
Mark your calendars, Dubuque! On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Miracle League of Dubuque is rolling out the red carpet—or should we say, the green diamond—for an all-inclusive baseball extravaganza. Teams from Dubuque, Sioux City, and South Hills of Pittsburgh will converge for a day of fun, sportsmanship, and some unforgettable baseball moments. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the legendary Sean “The Mayor” Casey will be in town to join in the festivities!
Everything You Need to Know About Boone County Fair’s Enhanced Security Measures
There will be new policies at the Boone County Fair. Hold onto your hats, fairgoers! The Boone County Fair is upping the security game starting Thursday, July 18, and running through the end of the fair. But don’t worry, they’re not turning it into a top-secret mission – just making sure everyone has a safe and fun time! Here’s the lowdown on what’s changing and how to navigate it like a pro.
These Are Iowa’s Favorite Pro Football Teams: I Call BS
Iowans are huge sports fans. Obviously, with no Iowa-based pro teams, we're diehard college sports fans. Hawkeyes, Cyclones, Panthers, Knights, Bulldogs... oh my!. But when it comes to what pro teams we support, the answer, according to one source, may surprise or even shock you. Now, this study focuses on...
10 Actors With the Longest Gaps Between Movies
When an actor is a true star, we can pretty accurately assume that they’ll be in movies for the rest of their life, or until they take their retirement. The movie industry is full of stories about actors whose long decade-spanning careers impacted the industry for a generation, and sometimes two or three. Some of us have gotten the opportunity to, quite literally, grow up alongside our favorite stars, watching their careers grow and evolve.
Comedian Matt Walsh Talks New Movie, Shares Priceless ‘Hangover’ Set Story
Matt Walsh could presumably be considered a "that guy" actor. You know the type. The kind you instantly recognize whenever he appears in a movie, but one whose name you don't automatically know. However, after his supporting role on the hit HBO show Veep earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations, the waves he's been making can't be ignored.
Great Jones County Fair Named Iowa’s Most Popular Summer Festival
They don't call it "the five best days of summer" for nothing!. Last month (June 2024), the website Privacy Journal posted an article outlining the most popular summer festivals worldwide and in the U.S. While Nevada's Burning Man is the most searched festival overall, coming in first place in 35 different states, it is actually tied with another festival here in Iowa... the Great Jones County Fair! The article reads:
Iowa Football Lands the #1 Kicker in the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
There is no middle ground when it comes to kickers in the game of football. You are either beloved by the fan base or hated for your misses. Fortunately for Iowa Hawkeye fans, the team has featured some great placekickers in Iowa City—names like Nate Kaeding, Rob Houghtlin, and Keith Duncan. Iowa fans are hoping the Hawkeye's latest recruit will add his name to that list.
New Cedar Rapids Michael’s Store to Open in August
Craft lovers rejoice! A new Michael's store will open in Cedar Rapids next month!. If you love crafting or your kids need materials for a school project, you head to Michaels. The location at 1470 Twixt Town Road in Marion has been open since 1993. Now, another Michael's location will be opening up on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the new Michael's store will be located at 3500 Dalton Way SW. It will be in the same building as Ross Dress for Less in the Westdale Town Center.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Surprising Items You Should Never Store in Your Garage
Just like basements and attics, garages are a go-to for storage space. We all have boxes or crates filled with items we don't need every day. Then there's closet space that may be at a minimum so storing seasonal clothing, suitcases, knick-knacks, electronics, paperwork, and memorabilia in the garage is easy.
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead After Balcony Fall: REPORT
J. Michael Cline, founder of Fandango, has died. He was 64. According to TMZ, Cline was found dead in Manhattan after jumping from his balcony on July 16 (Tuesday). The entrepreneur reportedly left a suicide note, writing, "So sorry. I can’t explain the pain of f--king up this much. I love you all."
‘Alien: Romulus’ Trailer: The Horror Franchise Goes Back To Its Roots
20th Century Studios is billing Alien: Romulus as a sort of a franchise reset; taking this iconic horror series back to where it all began with a straight-ahead genre movie with creepy xenomorphs chasing working-class astronauts through an isolated spaceship. But the new trailer for Alien: Romulus also makes the...
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