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Iowa Restaurant to Close Its Doors After IRS Seizes Accounts; No Crime Committed
A restaurant owner in Arnold's Park got the shock of her life, when out of no where, the IRS knocked on her door last year claiming they had seized her checking account. Was she being accused of money laundering, cheating on her taxes, or some other crime? Nope. The reason was quite a bit more shocking.
Need a Quick, Easy, and Cheap Costume Idea? We’ve Got A Couple.
Your boss just informed you that all are expected to wear costumes for Halloween. Or maybe a friend has invited you to their costume party? Maybe you'll be at 'Dracula Returns' tonight, and are planning on coming to the Afterparty, and want to compete in the costume contest. Problem is, you have no clue what to dress up as, and no money to throw away on an overpriced costume. Don't get scared!
What Wine Pairs Perfectly With That Candy
The joys of Halloween night, where kids gather endless amounts of candy, while the parents stay home and pass it out, and indulge in their own "candy". But why should you only have one or the other? Finally, a list has been released pairing wines with classic candy (as if you needed another reason to raid that treat bag).
10 Great Kids Books for Halloween
Kids books are the best, and with America Reads going on in our schools this Thursday and Friday, we decided to browse the library, and our memory, to find out top 10 picks for great books to read to the kids during this time of year.
Uh-Oh, Thousands of SNAPCHAT Photos Have Gone Public!
You've been warned forever: "Anything you post online is permanent." But so many think that's not true, especially with Snapchat, that deletes those photos almost instantly, right? Nope. And now, they've confirmed, thousands of photos have been leaked, from over 200,000 users. Yikes!
Top 5 Kids Costumes For Halloween 2014
The big day for kids is right around the corner. For months now, those wee ones have had their minds set on a specific costume and been begging you to get it day in, day out. We're hoping that if they want to be one of these, you've already got the costume by now, or you might have to either shell out big bucks, get creative, or go with plan B. Take a look at what's in high demand this year.
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Cedar Rapids Bank Robbery Update: Case Closed
You might recall the rash of bank robberies in Cedar Rapids this year. Over the span of just 10 weeks, there were 8 bank robberies around the city, leaving many banks nervous, and citizens uneasy. We've kept you updated along the way, and are happy to hear that this unsettling situation has been resolved.
Looking For Something Fun To Do Tonight? Time to Phlock to Iowa City.
Calling all Parrot Heads. Well, even non Parrot Heads, as tonight there's a fun event happening that supports more than just people wanting to party just a bit. The Annual Island Fever Phlocking Event is going on at the Coralville Marriott, with proceeds benefiting 2 great causes: Operation Backpack and the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
Bacon’s Day Out – Pig In The City [PHOTOS]
Did you know Bacon Fest has a mascot? It's true. His name is Bacon, and he went exploring the city trying to make his way to Bacon Fest. Clearly he was a little confused.
Popular Pigs in Pictures
Rainy day today, with another one projected for tomorrow... looks like a good time to curl up under a blanket and catch a good flick. Maybe watch a pig on the screen, while enjoying a plate of bacon, or BLTs, or something.