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Pancake Mix Recall Hits IA, IL, and WI—Serious Health Risk
The FDA elevated the recall of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake Waffle Mix due to milk allergy concerns in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states.

Store Adored by Book Lovers Opening 60 New Locations in 2025
Get the full list of places getting new stores in 2025 partially thanks to TikTok.

Phish Announces Summer 2025 Tour Dates
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees will also hit the West Coast in April.

13 Wild Facts True McDonald's Chicken McNugget Fans Should Know
Wait, they weren't even planning to use chicken?

Rick Buckler, Drummer for the Jam, Dead at 69
Former bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton share heartfelt tributes.

Illinois' 8 Creepiest Cryptids — From Thunderbird to Sea Serpent
Explore the eerie world of Illinois cryptids. From the Enfield Horror to Thunderbirds and beyond, discover the spine-chilling creatures lurking in the shadows.

John Lydon Decries Sex Pistols’ Tour With New Singer as ‘Karaoke’
He claims his former bandmates will "kill all that was good with the Pistols."

Director Oz Perkins Talks ‘The Monkey,’ Spills Secrets of ‘Longlegs’
Steve Pulaski chats with the director of the new thriller "The Monkey."

How Rick Springfield Knew His Biggest Song Would Be a Hit
He tells UCR that there were others he thought were better songs.

Paul Simon Announces Spring and Summer Tour
Singer-songwriter legend will play intimate shows over four months in 2025.

The World’s First Dairy Queen is Just Three Hours from Dubuque
In 2023, the building was acquired by a local historical museum.

Melvins Announce New ‘Thunderball’ and ‘Death March’ Albums
The group will also embark on a two-month tour with a twin-drummer lineup this spring.

Spring Forecast: The Good, The Bad and Who's Getting The WORST
Warm weather and severe storms make for a fairly unpredictable spring.

Iowa is Showing Explosive Growth in the Esports Scene
From scholarships to careers, and beyond — Iowa is showing a serious BOOM in esports!

Deadly Cold Follows Heavy Snowfall in Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa is facing extreme cold with temperatures dropping to -35°F. The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening conditions.

Popular Galena Business Announces Two Major Developments
A staple business in downtown Galena has major things happening at the start of the year.

Dubuque Man Charged with Over 20 Sex Crimes on Middle School Kid
31-year-old Dubuque man, Fabian Eric Swank, was taken into custody on Friday, February 14th, for over 20 sex crimes involving a Washington Middle School student.

Ozzy Osbourne Final Show
Guns N' Roses and Tool have also been added to July's star-studded "Back to the Beginning" concert.

Nonprofit in Dubuque Helps Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness
Opening Doors is February's Kwik Care partner via Kwik Stop in Dubuque.

Watch Paul Simon Perform With Sabrina Carpenter at ‘SNL50′
They did a track he last sang with George Harrison on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1976.

1975 Rock Tours
Eagles and Kiss broke through to mainstream fame, while Alice Cooper and Fleetwood Mac launched important new eras.

Popular Eastern Iowa Fair Reveals Three Awesome Grandstand Acts
Three Grandstand Acts were announce for a popular fair in Eastern Iowa that happens every summer. Two pop acts and one rock act was revealed for the 2024 Mississippi Valley Fair.

Several Loose Dogs Attacked Customers At Wisconsin gas Station
A few loose dogs started biting several customers at a popular gas station in Wisconsin.

7 Effective Ways to Combat the Winter Blues In Illinois
There are plenty of ways to boost your mood, beat the winter blues and get through this season.