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An Iowa Family Explores Wyoming's Incredible Vedauwoo Granite Hoodoos
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (380+ words) There was moose poop everywhere on our hike along the Turtle Rock Loop, but on this occasion, we didn't spot one. What I did find was an overly adventurous son, that had me following him all over the boulders near…...
Oh Funk. Here Come The Mummies Are Back at The Rust Belt for Spooky Season.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (238+ words) 97 X Oh Funk. Here Come The Mummies Are Back at The Rust Belt for Spooky Season. Nothing says spooky season like mummies. And funk. Join us at The Rust Belt in East Moline to dance, dance, dance until you die!...
Cedar Rapids Is Preparing for a Future Where Drones Answer Emergencies
1+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) Someday in the not-too-distant future, a 911 call in Cedar Rapids could be answered by a drone. Technology Upgrades for Cedar Rapids Police Police Looking for Technology to Assist Officers Concerns About Privacy Have Been Raised The drone program has raised…...
Iowa Man Sues Nintendo Over Denied "Pok'mon Professor" Title
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) An Iowa man has taken Nintendo to court. All because he wasn't given the title of 'Pok'mon Professor'. Iowa Man Files Lawsuit Against Nintendo The Des Moines Register reports that 34-year-old Kyle Owens of Laurens, Iowa, is suing Nintendo of…...
IRS Sending Refund Letters. .. But Scammers Are Too, and They Want Your Bank Info
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (235+ words) As tax season continues, many Americans are opening their mailboxes to find something unexpected. A letter from the Internal Revenue Service asking for bank account information. But here's the problem: while some of these letters are real, others are scams…...
Peoria and Champaign Illinois Are On The List Of Places With Worst Bed Bugs
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) Peoria has officially landed on Orkin's annual list of the worst cities for bed bugs, and yeah" that's not exactly a list any of us want to be on. According to the latest annual ranking from pest control company Orkin,…...
Galesburg School District Pulls Back on Student Chromebooks Over Screen Time Concerns
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) Galesburg District 205 is making a major change to how students use technology in the classroom. District leaders say the move comes after taking a closer look at how increased screen time, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected student learning....
Is Earth In Danger? Scientists Investigating Strange Spike in Meteor Sightings
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) Scientists say there has been a surprising increase in bright meteors, also called "fireballs," and they're trying to figure out why. According to the American Meteor Society, the number of large, easy-to-see meteors has gone up noticeably in early 2026. Experts…...
Delete It: That Text You Got From The Iowa DOT Is A Scam
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1723+ words) Residents across Iowa are being warned about a new text message scam that's making the rounds, and it's convincing enough to make even careful drivers do a double-take. The message, sent from an international-looking phone number, claims that an "Iowa…...
Having Bad Dreams? These Are The Top 10 Most Common Nightmares In America
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) 97 X Having Bad Dreams? These Are The Top 10 Most Common Nightmares In America We've all had those nights where we wake up in a cold sweat, heart racing, and grateful it was just a dream. From being chased to feeling…...