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Here's How You Can Win Cash This Spring
We're giving out thousands of dollars in prize money every weekday through May 1!

Cost of a Typical Iowa Household, $1,500 a Month More Since 2020
A new report finds the typical Iowa household is spending about $1,508 more per month than in 2020 as inflation continues to raise the cost of housing, food, transportation, and other essentials.

8 Iowa Beaches Not Recommended for Swimming by DNR
Eight Iowa beaches are under swimming advisories due to elevated E. coli and algae concerns, prompting caution across popular summer destinations statewide.

Rush 'R50' Box Set Contest
UCR wants to give you a copy of this impressive 50-track collection which features radio staples, deep cuts, live tracks and rarities.

Iowa IT Layoffs Mark Shift to Cloud-Based Government Systems
Iowa is laying off about 200 IT workers as part of a long-term plan to move state systems to cloud services and outsource operations.

As Casey’s Stock Price Soars, the Chain Plans to Open 120 New Stores
Following its elevation to the S&P 500, Casey's is plotting to expand with "at least" 120 new stores across the country.

Horror Host Joe Bob Briggs Unites His ‘Mutant Family’ in Davenport
The iconic horror host and Darcy the Mail Girl hosted a special screening at the Last Picture House in Davenport, IA.

Cheap Trick Albums Ranked
They became famous slowly and then all at once. Here's how.

A Second Restaurant is Set to Open This Month in the Former Chrome Horse in Cedar Rapids
The transformation of the former Chrome Horse Saloon into two new restaurants is almost complete! First came Mercury Diner & Drinks, and next up is Rhapsody Spirits & Provisions!

How A Black Cat Inspired Iowa’s Best Ice Cream Shop
Photos of Boo Bear line the walls at Black Cat Ice Cream, Iowa’s newly crowned best ice cream shop.

Zach Johnson Wins Big in a Place He Calls Home
Zach Johnson felt right at home this weekend in Des Moines!

Tyra Banks Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix
The former 'Top Model' host claims Netflix manipulated her interview and created a false narrative about her.

The 10 Most Famous Haunted Sites in Illinois
There are 10 locations in Illinois known for terrifying encounters many have experienced there.

Singer Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash at 32
Singer Oliver Tree has reportedly died at age 32 after a helicopter crash in Brazil that also claimed the lives of five others.

Sammy Hagar Kicks Off Tour
Hagar treated his adopted hometown of St. Louis to a hit-packed 19-song set.

Doobie Brothers & Santana Tour
The rock legends will spend the next two months touring North America together.

Rush Adds Three Tour Debuts
The show included the first performance of "A Farewell to Kings" since 1979.

The 5 Toys That Are Impossible To Find This Summer
The toy scene this summer is wild...and very squishy. We don't fully understand NeeDoh, but we know everyone is looking for them. We've seen you...waiting in line at stores. Here are the other toys flying off shelves.

Billy Thorpe Album Returns
The legendary space rock opera has been reissued for the first time in more than 30 years. UCR shares the story of how it happened.

Best Drum Intros in Rock History
Get out your air drumsticks and get ready to play along with everyone from Twisted Sister to Paul Simon.

The Weirdest + Funniest City Names in Every State
We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.
