summer

Snow cones are truly one of life's simple pleasures. Who doesn't love some soft ice smothered in flavored sugar? It's such an easy and delicious treat during the summer. So why not buy a snow cone machine so you and your family can have snow cones all season long without the long wait lines or sticky spilled syrup all over your car. I've put together a short list of snow cone machines that won't break the bank and will keep your car less sticky in the long run.

The summer holidays will be here before we know it! Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Fourth of July are fast approaching. It’s a great time of year for gatherings with your family, friends and neighbors. Is your backyard ready for the fun and games? Get a hold of these outdoor games and let the good times roll!

This summer a popular national gym chain is offering FREE memberships for teens.

Kirkwood announces a new four-day workweek. Could other companies follow their lead?

It's not a word you expect to hear when you think "Iowa summer."

If you love Mexican food, this is an event you're going to want to attend!

How many towns in Iowa have you been to? Two college students took one summer and hit them all!

I'm done with the heat and sweating through my clothes! Bring on sweatshirts, pumpkin spice and football!

Don’t let the heat keep you from enjoying your patio, garage, and other outdoor spaces. Fans and misters are a perfect way to cool off and carry on with your regular outside activities. Check out our top picks!

Sweating can be the absolute pits and now that summer’s here, it’s just one of those unpleasant unavoidable things like bug bites and sunburns. Get ahead of the real balmy heat and start loading your summer arsenal now with some tried-and-true products that soak up, clean up and straight-up stop sweat right in its tracks.