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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...
See Where the Cast of ‘Twister’ Are Now — Including Who Has Since Died
1996’s Twister walked so 2024’s Twisters could run. It’s been 28 years since fans have tasted the thrill of romance mixed with the extreme peril of dodging colossal tornados. With the reimagined Twisters out, it’s time to look at where the original cast is now. Who...
Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs + 11 Country Stars Whose Kids We Never See
Gabby Barrett is the rare country artist who keeps photos of her kids offline and owns it. There is a good reason why we never see pictures of her three children — it's likely similar to the reasons Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Luke Combs and more have done the same to protect their kids' privacy.
Megan Moroney’s ‘Am I Okay?’ Album Debuts in the Top 10
Megan Moroney's sophomore album, Am I Okay?, only dropped on July 12 and it's already making a splash. Her latest accomplishment will set her up for much more than "okay." The "I'm Not Pretty" singer has landed her first Top 10 spot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart with her new album, hitting No. 9.
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
Dasha Shocked Us With the Real Story of ‘Austin’ Lyrics [Interview]
Where is the guy who inspired Dasha's "Austin" lyrics now? The singer knows, and she's willing to share details. "Austin" is Top 20 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. Find it on her new What Happens Now album. A viral line dance emphasized the power of her uptempo breakup song. Her...
Why Your Jeans Have That Teeny, Tiny, Petite Pocket
What have you used that small pocket on the front of your jeans for?. I've used it to fold up a couple of $20 bills before back in college. It's a perfect, little hiding place without worrying about carrying a handbag. Even a key fits perfectly. Some of those teeny, tiny pockets even fit a driver's license or credit card.
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.
Woman Runs Over Fast-Food Worker With Car Because of Botched Order
Fast-food restaurants have been under some scrutiny lately for their inflated prices. If you do get fast food nowadays, you want to be extra-sure that your order is correct before leaving, as it could be a costly mistake if not. But one woman took her dissatisfaction with her order to a whole new level.
Jelly Roll + MGK Put a New Spin on John Denver’s ‘ Take Me Home, Country Roads’ [Listen]
Jelly Roll is once again stepping outside of country music for a stellar cross-genre collaboration — this time with MGK. It's not a complete deviation from the format, though, as the pair have come together for a re-imagining of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads." The "I Am...
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."
WATCH: Post Malone + Luke Combs Drop New Collab ‘Guy for That’ with a Music Video
Post Malone is at it again with another country collaboration, this time with Luke Combs on a new track called "Guy For That." The pair first teased the song in February, but the song was seemingly shelved until now. Keeping with his tradition of releasing music videos with his tracks,...
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.
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,...
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.
‘Inside Out 2’ Is Now the Biggest Animated Movie Ever
Pixar is back on top. Their latest film, Inside Out 2, is not only a hit, it’s not the top-grossing animated film in history — with a fairly substantial asterisk. Disney and Pixar are touting that Inside Out 2, with its $1.462 billion in grosses worldwide, is now the biggest animated hit ever. Its ticket sales put it ahead of the previous record holder, 2019’s Frozen II, also from Disney, which grossed $1.453 worldwide.
Amazon is Warning Shoppers About Membership Scams
If you have an Amazon membership, be sure to keep an eye out for scammers. Amazon sent out an email this week warning of impersonators, just a week after their annual Prime Day. According to the email, Amazon says that users are experiencing unexpected calls, texts, and emails telling them...
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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