Connor Kenney

1 week ago | wdbqam.com | Connor Kenney

Mountain Dew, Froot Loops, it's all gonna be different. We've all gone to the grocery store hungry or in a snacky mood and pick up something that probably wasn't on our list. Because our souls need those cookies or chips, right? Earlier this week, the FDA announced plans to "phase out" some dyes that are currently allowed in foods. It's part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to "Make America Healthy Again".

2 weeks ago | my1053wjlt.com | Connor Kenney

Don't let your palette get too exotic. I'm a huge fan of wild game for dinner, especially if I hunted it, I cooked it, and the family eats it. You also can never go wrong with a rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, or a steak slapped on the grill. Now we're hungry, sorry. Grilling season is just about here. If you were thinking that this would be the summer you'd venture out of your normal taste buds, you better be careful where you go.

3 weeks ago | wdbqam.com | Connor Kenney

For once, wind is actually a valid elevator conversation. Iowa isn't even in peak tornado season for 2025 yet (June & July, by standard definition) and we're already setting weather records. We didn't get a ton of snow dumped on us this winter, so what gives? If you've been outside at all in the last couple of weeks, you probably have a good guess. via GIPHYYep, Iowa's windy spring start has set a record. Specifically, it was the second windiest March on record for Iowa and a handful of other states.

3 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Connor Kenney |Matt Ryan

Is TSA relaxing a bit? Part of the absolute delight of flying is getting yourself, your family, and everyone's stuff through TSA. I'm always unnecessarily nervous walking through the scanner like "wait did I shove a bomb up my butt?"Now, the TSA is allowing for a few new things to come through the security checkpoint but...for now it's only if you're flying out of Atlanta, JFK, or LAX. But the plan is to expand allowing liquids to other airports.

3 weeks ago | wdbqam.com | Connor Kenney

It's the bug season. I love summer, but it's when the bugs come out to play and I'm not here for that. Ick. But now, authorities have found an invasive kind of bug in 17 states, including Iowa. Spotted lanternflies, who are no stranger to being problematic in American summers, are back. Yippee. And as of today, they and their eggs have been found in Iowa, but not Illinois, according to a tracker from World Population Review.