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This Free Iowa Adventure Gets You Up Close With Raptors
Looking for a free family adventure in Iowa? The Iowa Raptor Project near Solon offers close-up views of incredible birds, easy trails, Lake Macbride scenery, fossils, and more.

40 Years Ago This Week, TV Gave Us ‘ALF,’ ‘Designing Women’ and Your Grandpa’s Favorite Show
Feeling old yet? 40 years ago this week, a cat-eating alien, George Jefferson in a church and the South's sassiest decorators all premiered on TV.

Tony Iommi's 'Stormwatcher' Video
Black Sabbath legend worked closely with vocalist Jorn Lande during "no pressure" sessions for his first solo album in more than 20 years.

Green Bay Packers Turn to Former Wisconsin Badger for Offensive Line Help
Kevin Zeitler agreed to a deal with the struggling Green Bay Packers.

Dubuque Bridal Shop Reopens Following July Fire
Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique is reopening following a July fire on the third floor of the building.

Rush 'Fifty Something' 2026 Tour Photos
The band's recent stint in Cleveland was pretty epic. Here are some of our favorite moments from the week.

Classic Rock's Biggest Rip-Off Songs
Famous acts have been swiping ideas and making them their own from the beginning. Here are the worst offenders.

Illinois Patients Warned About Convincing New MyChart Scam
Illinois patients are being warned about a sophisticated scam impersonating MyChart, the patient portal for accessing medical records.

Waters' Legacy Pink Floyd Tour
The trek will stop in cities all over North America in 2027.

Outcry Forces Chicago Candy Company Not to Discontinue Popular Sweet
The Ferrara Candy Company announced they were discontinuing a popular candy. The outrage started immediately.

'Turnstiles' 50th Anniversary Box
Upcoming collection features four CDs with 67 audio tracks and a concert film on Blu-ray.

This ‘Bear’ in Dubuque is Cuddly, Sweet, and Your ‘Pet of the Week’
Four-year-old Bear is your "Pet of the Week" via the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

Motley Crue Crashes Extreme Show
The bands were out together all summer on the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour.

The Beatles Box Set Review
'Rubber Soul' changed everything for the Beatles in 1965, launching them from a pop group into something far more ambitious and artistically serious.
Strange Old Laws Linger In Illinois Legal Code Today
Some of Illinois's strangest laws have zero chance of being enforced, yet they're still part of the legal code.

Todd Rundgren Names the Only Beatle Who Survived the Beatles
He says it took that member a while to escape from the shadow, but the others never quite managed it.

Pearl Jam Thanks Drummer
It appears his stint with the band was only a temporary.


How the Byrds Helped Inspire 'If I Needed Someone'
It all centers around one particular electric guitar.

Rick Nielsen Guitar Sale
He'll part with more than 70 instruments, including one of his famous five-neck six-string monsters. "I don't remember it being this f--king heavy!"

White House Announces $15 Billion Steel Plant Coming to Eastern Iowa
President Donald Trump and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are set to make an announcement on Monday, September 28th regarding a future steel plant in Iowa.

How an Illinois Coffee Company is Helping Iowa Firefighters
Fire Dept. Coffee in Rockford has been giving back to Iowa firefighters via coffee and merch sales on their website.

Rod Stewart's 'Final Encore'
"After much deliberation and sadness," he said, "I have to announce that next year will be my last tour ever, ever."
