Chris Carson
10 Things That Cost More Than Your Freedom Festival Concert Ticket
So you've contemplated buying your ticket for the Thomas Dostal Developer's Freedom Festival concert on the 4th of July. In case you need more incentive than the fact that you'll get an amazing concert, your Freedom Fest button, and a reserved seat for the best fireworks in Iowa without the hassle of fighting downtown crowds...
Area School Kids Are Reminding Us It’s Great To Have A Buddy
While kids are full of joy, they can also be very cruel, especially to their peers and someone who may be seen as "different". And sometimes it means some kids are left out during one of the best parts of the school day, RECESS! Some local area school kids are looking to change that however.
Hy-Vee Issues Pasta Salad Recall Over Contamination Concerns
UPDATE: A list of Stores who may have sold the contaminated salad has been released.
If you recently bought the Summer Pasta Salad from Hy-Vee, you should not eat it, but instead toss it immediately, or head back to your local Hy-Vee, as they have issued a recall specifically on that product.
A Random Act Of Kindness Makes For An Unforgettable Local Prom Night
Saturday night was prom night for at least one area high school and it was a night at least one group of students, and their parents, will never forget thanks to a stranger's kindness.
The 10 Most Unusual Inflatables Ever
When we made the decision to bring Insane Inflatable 5k to town, we knew you'd be seeing some of the wildest, craziest inflatables ever. And while the obstacles are certainly that, we didn't realize there were quite a few other strange inflatables in the world. Just take a look at some of these.
Summer Events Just Got More Eco-Friendly
Happy Earth Day! We've just received some great news today regarding all of our upcoming events that appropriately fits what we're all celebrating today: Taking care of our earth.
10 of the Hottest Items To Sell At Your Garage or Yard Sale
When you have a garage sale, nothing is more frustrating than sitting there all day and selling very little. There's numerous reasons why of course. You may have items priced to high. Or, it may simply be your items are just not in that high of demand. So what SHOULD you sell at your garage sale (or at least what should you advertise to attract the crowds)? Here's a couple great ideas.
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Medallion Winners Revealed and I Want Answers [Video]
I got the chance to talk with the people responsible for finding the Freedom Festival Medallion in the 3rd Annual hunt. And while I was very impressed with this year's logo, what I really wanted to know is how they pieced the clues together.
Freedom Fest Releases Their Schedule of Events
We were told that when the Medallion Hunt ended, the Freedom Festival Schedule of Events would be released. And since the Medallion was located earlier, and the winners were awarded today, the Freedom Fest crew has delivered the schedule to us. Get ready for another amazing year, loaded with old favorites, and plenty of new things to look forward to.
7 Awesome Uses For Pesky SiIica Packets
How many times have you bought something, like a purse or shoes for example, and inside is that packet of silica gel. We've been somehow programmed to see "danger" written all over it, so we make sure to get rid of it immediately. Almost panic style. However, you might want to consider collecting those.