On the first Saturday of the Iowa State Fair, the authorities closed all parking lots on the fairgrounds at 1 p.m. For the first time ever, the parking lots were full. The same thing happened on the second Saturday of the fair, with parking lots closing at 2 p.m. And it showed in the number […]
Thanks to clear skies and cooler temperatures in August, attendance at the Iowa State Fair is on pace to surpass the record set in 2019, when 1,170,375 people attended the 11-day extravaganza. So far, as of Friday, 956,142 visitors have come through the gates for 2024. How many people visited the Iowa State Fair on […]
Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financial conditions. This year has been a challenging one for many retailers. Both businesses and consumers have felt the effects of the economic strain, with well-known brands announcing store closures and bankruptcy filings. Nationwide, […]
Here are the five states most affected by hurricanes With hurricane season still raging, here’s a look at the five states most frequently hit by hurricanes. This year’s hurricane season began “early and hard,” claiming lives across the United States, flooding streets and leaving thousands without power – and it’s far from over. In late […]
Patience on the road: District politicians call for careful driving at the start of school Take a short ride and experience again what it is like to ride a school bus. In 21 Texas cities, roads are more dangerous than the national average, a recent study shows. The Lone Star State seems to be notorious […]
Iowa’s rural landscape and small-town atmosphere make it an ideal location for those seeking an independent lifestyle. Two neighboring counties in Iowa were recently named the best locations for rugged, independent living. Clayton and Allamakee counties ranked in the top 60 on a list of over 150 counties compiled by Business Electric. Here you can […]
