No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
The Milky Way Drive-in in Franklin sets its 2024 opening date; 'Barbie' among early movies Other movies planned for the drive-in, which launched during the pandemic, include "Wonka," "Back to the Future" and "PAW Patrol." ... 05/3/2024 - 2:58 am | View Link
After this summer, Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway will close until 2026 If taking this scenic mountain drive is on your list, this summer will be your last chance for a while — and you will need a reservation. 05/2/2024 - 2:57 pm | View Link
Local blood drives set The American Red Cross has been focusing much attention on tornado relief in Nebraska and other states, but is not neglecting its ongoing efforts to ensure an adequate blood supply. 05/2/2024 - 5:50 am | View Link
From Emeralda to Eustis: Finding 'a sacred moment' along 4 scenic Lake County drives We have until May 26 to enjoy Emeralda Marsh's wildlife drive on the weekends. Sunnyside, Northside and Pine Meadows also provide a peaceful respite. 04/30/2024 - 10:05 am | View Link
Here's where you can donate life-saving blood in May in Lancaster County Here’s where you can donate blood during the month of May in Lancaster County. Donors may go to blood drives at various locations or the donor center at the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health ... 04/28/2024 - 9:01 pm | View Link
Perhaps they just lost a spouse, or went through a traumatic health scare. Perhaps, as they’ve grown older, they’ve simply become lonely. Then someone calls bearing good news.
Over 50 elderly Americans answered the phone to such news a couple years ago, told by callers based in Broward that they had won a lottery prize of millions of dollars.
Dear Amy: My son and his fiance “James” are getting married this fall.
When my son first mentioned that they were in the planning stages, I told him that his father and I will be on a cruise from Oct. 17 to Oct. 29. At that point the couple had not yet chosen a date.
Our cruise has taken us over a year to plan and save for (I am disabled, and my husband doesn’t make a lot of money), and it is non-refundable.
Our son told us yesterday that James wants to get married on Oct.
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Saturday, May 4, is National Star Wars Day. It’s about as official as an unofficial holiday can be.
Once just a silly little pun, the wordplay on the most famous phrase in the “Star Wars” universe has, in recent years, become recognized by city and state governments throughout the United States.
“Star Wars” itself has morphed and evolved in the 47 years since George Lucas first brought his vision for a space opera to the silver screen.
Q: Ira, you were right about the Heat not prioritizing the regular season. Perhaps, last year’s amazing run from the eighth seed in the play-in tournament to making the Finals lulled Heat management and the fan base into thinking that that, yeah, it would be nice to have made it into the top six this year, but it really doesn’t matter because we have Playoff Jimmy and he will just be that X-factor again in this season’s playoffs.
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Health department closes its Broward County family planning clinic
Delays ahead? Why a West Delray landowner will take more time on plan for homes, retail, hotel
Weekend things to do: Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo, Puccini and Cassadee Pope, TV chef Aarón Sánchez at Hard Rock
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
Fresh off resigning as Palm Beach County Democratic chair, Mindy Koch files to run for School Board
At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows
Florida Supreme Court derails convicted killer’s bid for new trial
Margaritaville at Sea schedules first sailings beyond Bahamas from Port of Palm Beach
Ask Amy: New neighbors take their battle over parking spots to social media
Clemson has turned up the heat on its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference — litigation that also affects Florida State’s future in the ACC.
The Tigers are now seeking “punitive damages to Clemson for the ACC’s willful and malicious conduct,” including “slander of title.” That request is part of an amended complaint filed last month in Pickens County, South Carolina, but made public Thursday.
The Tigers, like FSU, are involved in dueling lawsuits with the ACC playing out in their respective home states plus North Carolina (where the conference is headquartered).