Confession: I’m Officially on Team “Enough With the Fireworks”Confession: I’m Officially on Team “Enough With the Fireworks”Call me old if you want, but after this holiday weekend, I'm ready for a little peace and quiet.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa’s New Laws Go Into Effect July 1: Here’s What’s ChangingIowa’s New Laws Go Into Effect July 1: Here’s What’s ChangingA new month means new laws in Iowa. Beginning July 1, several pieces of legislation officially take effect. Here's a breakdown of the changes.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Thinking About Mowing a Roadside? Linn County Says WaitThinking About Mowing a Roadside? Linn County Says WaitOfficials are encouraging residents to wait until after July 15 before mowing roadsides in Linn County.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Iowa Toughens Animal Abuse Laws After Decades of AdvocacyIowa Toughens Animal Abuse Laws After Decades of AdvocacyAdvocates celebrated a historic day at the Iowa Capitol as Iowa officially strengthened its animal abuse laws.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
United States Postal Service Could Go ‘Out of Business’ in the Next Year – Here’s What That Means for YouUnited States Postal Service Could Go ‘Out of Business’ in the Next Year – Here’s What That Means for YouThe USPS is facing major financial trouble, and leaders warn it could run out of cash within a year. Now, lawmakers are weighing what happens next.AshAsh
I Really Want a Pet Raccoon! But is it Legal in Iowa?I Really Want a Pet Raccoon! But is it Legal in Iowa?Cute, cuddly, and… illegal? Are raccoons OK to have as pets in Iowa?Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard
Illinois Dumbest Law Targets Bicycle Daredevils—SeriouslyIllinois Dumbest Law Targets Bicycle Daredevils—SeriouslyBeware if you're a bicyclist in one Illinois town as they have laws you won't believe. Doc HollidayDoc Holliday
How Moving Now In Illinois Could Be IllegalHow Moving Now In Illinois Could Be IllegalMoving can be stressful and this can make it even worse in Illinois.Ryan McCreddenRyan McCredden
Only One State Won't Let You Take Home RoadkillOnly One State Won't Let You Take Home RoadkillFrom the highways to the dinner table, the journey of roadkill meat is more common than you might think.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
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