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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...
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...
Eastern Iowa Woman Wins $100,000 Top Prize From Iowa Lottery
Lately, there has been a lot of winning happening in Eastern Iowa. Over the course of the last month, seven people in the Eastern Iowa area have won huge prizes with the Iowa Lottery. The biggest winner comes from Iowa's island city, Sabula. Bobbi Jo Bratcher, 54, of Sabula won...
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. "Hi, I’m (F28) and my fiancé (M30) 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...
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...
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.”
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.
Iowa Dads Refuse to Change the Thermostat- Don’t Even Ask!
Ok, sometimes polls are a bit goofy, but for Dads everywhere (me included) this one hit close to home. Call me cheap; it is, what it is. The thermostat at my house in the summer is set typically at 74 degrees and can get moved all the way up to 78 depending on the heat and humidity. And in the winter my house is a crisp and cool 67-68 degrees. I know I'm a monster, right? Well, if that seems high or low to you, then you my friend have never paid a modern gas/electric bill.
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.
Eagles’ 10 Most Memorable Concerts
In a career spanning more than 50 years, the Eagles have delivered their fair share of memorable concerts. The group was founded in 1971 and almost instantly began developing a reputation for captivating live performances. Led by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, the Eagles saw their crowds grow year after year, eventually placing them among rock’s biggest acts.
Did You Know Common Law Marriage Only Exists in Ten States?
Did you assume common law marriage existed everywhere? At some point growing up I "learned" that any couple who lives together for seven years automatically becomes a common law marriage, and never thought much since. However, that's a total myth according to the Unmarried Equality website. According to the National...
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!
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...
Sting Brings His New Trio to North America: Set List and Videos
Sting's new trio featuring guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas made their North American debut on Tuesday at the Fillmore in Detroit. See a complete set list and fan-shot video below. The format clearly informed Sting's song selection, which leaned heavily into the Police catalog. Half of the 20...
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.
Hiawatha Happy Joe’s Abruptly Closes, Employees Left Unpaid
It is another story of a Cedar Rapids restaurant suddenly closing. Unfortunately, it is also the story of employees still waiting to be paid. KCRG reports that according to Teagan Englert, the general manager of the Hiawatha Happy Joe's Pizza location at 1950 Blairs Ferry Road, the popular pizza restaurant suddenly closed two weeks ago. She stated that she was informed by the owner of the restaurant that he was closing the doors for good. Englert and other employees say that they never knew that the owner was struggling to make ends meet.
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...
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