Chris Carson
The Greatest Big City In The Nation Captured Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Having been born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Carol Stream to be exact (where many of your bills might be processed from), I have a fondness to the Windy City. I've been to LA and New York, and many other big cities, but have no problem saying it's the best city in the world. And this is just one of many things to prove it.
Area School Kids Are Reminding Us It’s Great To Have A Buddy
While kids are full of joy, they can also be very cruel, especially to their peers and someone who may be seen as "different". And sometimes it means some kids are left out during one of the best parts of the school day, RECESS! Some local area school kids are looking to change that however.
Hy-Vee Issues Pasta Salad Recall Over Contamination Concerns
UPDATE: A list of Stores who may have sold the contaminated salad has been released.
If you recently bought the Summer Pasta Salad from Hy-Vee, you should not eat it, but instead toss it immediately, or head back to your local Hy-Vee, as they have issued a recall specifically on that product.
A Random Act Of Kindness Makes For An Unforgettable Local Prom Night
Saturday night was prom night for at least one area high school and it was a night at least one group of students, and their parents, will never forget thanks to a stranger's kindness.
Freedom Fest Releases Their Schedule of Events
We were told that when the Medallion Hunt ended, the Freedom Festival Schedule of Events would be released. And since the Medallion was located earlier, and the winners were awarded today, the Freedom Fest crew has delivered the schedule to us. Get ready for another amazing year, loaded with old favorites, and plenty of new things to look forward to.
7 Awesome Uses For Pesky SiIica Packets
How many times have you bought something, like a purse or shoes for example, and inside is that packet of silica gel. We've been somehow programmed to see "danger" written all over it, so we make sure to get rid of it immediately. Almost panic style. However, you might want to consider collecting those.
Here’s Why The Tree Of 5 Seasons is a Bit Blue This Weekend
You might notice there'll be a blue glow highlighting one of Cedar Rapids most notable sculptures this weekend. But do you know why?
How Much Should You Expect To Pay An Iowa Babysitter?
Just the other day, it was revealed that the average babysitter will set you back $13.50/hour, well above the minimum wage. In fact, just 5 years ago, that average wage was at $10.50/hr. That's a 28% wage increase. Has your job proved that fruitful? So how do Iowa babysitters compare?
A Homecoming For New Cedar Rapids School District Superintendent
A special meeting by the Cedar Rapids School District Wednesday evening finally answered the question of who will take over the Superintendent's position, as Dr. Dave Benson retires and the end of the year. The answer is someone with a familiar face, not only in Cedar Rapids, but also in the Iowa Education System.
The Cold Weather Is Good For One Eastern Iowa Tradition: Eagle Watching
It's the time of year we get a little distracted at work, as we ooh and ahh over the Bald Eagles in Decorah. Thanks again to the Raptor Resource Project, we are very "egg" cited to be tuning in to the Eagle Cam.