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Entire Eastern Iowa Police Department Resigns
KWWL reported that Lansing’s entire police force has resigned. Police Chief Conrad Rosendahl's resignation took effect on June 26, as he began his new role as Chief of Police in New Hampton on July 1. Officers Troy Riehm and Darby Stone also submitted their resignations, effective July 26. New...
[PHOTOS] Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Season Highlights… So Far!
2024 is the year of Caitlin Clark. Even people who aren't from Iowa know who Clark is these days. She helped lead the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team to the NCAA championship game for a second year in a row. While they were a crowd favorite, they did not end up winning the title.
Hear Tony Iommi’s Epic New Solo Song ‘Deified’
Tony Iommi has unveiled an epic new instrumental song called "Deified" to coincide with a new perfume of the same name, released in partnership with Xerjoff Group. You can watch the music video below. The Black Sabbath riff-monger coproduced "Deified" with keyboardist and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter. Additional personnel includes...
Win Iowa Cubs Tickets!
It's summer in Iowa which means it's baseball season!. We're blessed to have some great teams to follow, including the Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs! The Iowa Cubs play their home games in Des Moines at the lovely Principle Park, and we want to send you to a home game in 2024!
Remembering Cedar Rapids most Charming Drugstore
The May's Drug building, originally known as the New O'Hara Building, has been a Cedar Rapids staple since 1902. Built by railroad contractor William H. O'Hara as a savvy investment, it featured three storefronts on the ground floor. By 1903, it was home to the 20th Century House novelty store and C. Ilten's Queen meat market. The upper floor offered office and storage space, accessible via a staircase that practically screamed "vintage charm."
Mick Jagger’s 18 Best Collaborations Outside the Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger is best known as the frontman for the Rolling Stones, a position he has not so much held as invented. With a rebellious attitude and lightning-fast stage moves, Jagger has been dazzling crowds for decades — the poster child for showmanship. But the Stones have not defined...
Iowa Radio Show Host Just Found the Best Poutine in Iowa! [PHOTO]
My wife, my sister-in-law, and I stumbled upon what is quite possibly one of the best poutines you'll find in Iowa. Tons of American restaurants have jumped onto the poutine bandwagon, which is traditionally a Canadian dish. If you're a fan of french fries, cheese curds, gravy, and in this instance, pulled pork, I've found the perfect concoction for you. Depending on if you're sharing the meal or not...it's extremely filling so you may need to loosen the belt buckle afterwards or make sure you grab a box for leftovers.
How ‘SNL’ Made Blue Oyster Cult Bring Back Cowbell on ‘Reaper’
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Buck Dharma said the band was forced to start using a cowbell while performing their classic track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" as a result of Saturday Night Live's famous "More Cowbell" sketch. Written and aired 24 years after "Reaper" became a hit, the 2000 scene features...
Neil Young Announces ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set
Neil Young has announced the third installment of his retrospective series, Archives Vol. III. It will be released on Sept. 6. The 17-CD box set features 198 tracks, 15 of which were previously unreleased in any capacity, and another 121 of them are previously unreleased versions. All were recorded between the years 1976 and 1987. Also included is five Blu-Ray discs, which contain 11 films, four of which were previously unreleased, plus a 176-page book and a poster.
Iowa’s Best Pizza Place Has Been Around for Over 40 Years
Craving some delicious pizza? You might want to take a trip to Ames!. Back in May, Reader's Digest published a list of 50 amazing pizza places across America. The article reads:. "We’ve done the detective work to find the best pizza in every state, using a combination of local knowledge,...
Watch Axl Rose Sing With Billy Joel at Final MSG Residency Show
On Thursday night, Billy Joel brought out a special musical guest at the final show of his Madison Square Garden residency in New York City: Axl Rose. The Guns N' Roses singer appeared a little later in Joel's 25-song set, performing covers of Wings' "Live and Let Die" and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Former Iowa Soccer Star Scores Olympic Goal for Team Canada
If you don't follow Canadian women's soccer, it's O.K. They aren't a favorite to win gold at the Paris Summer Olympics. But they have provided one of the first strange storylines in these games. Canadian team officials were accused of using a drone to spy on the New Zealand team...
See Iowans Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
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