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Walgreens plans to close 1,200 more stores. Will Iowa businesses close?

Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financials. Walgreens confirmed that over 1,000 stores across America will close after the company announced that a significant number of locations will have to close their doors in June. How many Walgreens stores will […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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Which comet is visible tonight? How to see Tsuchinshan ATLAS in Iowa

See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS The comet can be seen in the western sky after sunset in October. Didn't get enough of last week's solar storm and northern lights show? Sky watchers are in luck because a comet that hasn't been seen in 80,000 years could be visible in Iowa's skies this October. Which comet is visible […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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When is the next full moon? There will be a Hunter Supermoon in October 2024

Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, over Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts Ken Grille's video shows the colorful Northern Lights over Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts on Thursday, October 10, caused by geomagnetic storm AA G4. Ken Grille on Storyful Keep looking Iowa, because a full moon is coming just a week after Iowans had a chance to see […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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Will Iowa get Northern Lights tonight?

Iowa residents will have their second chance to see the Aurora Borealis in October, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tuesday saw a rapid coronal ejection, a burst of solar material and the Sun's magnetic fields. This triggered a “severe” G4 solar storm that will lead to greatly increased geomagnetic activity, making clocks […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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How old was Frank Fritz when he died? What we know about his death

Iowa native and “American Pickers” co-star Frank Fritz died on Monday. According to USA TODAY, Fritz was featured on the antique hunting show for over a decade and also owned an antique store in Savanna, Illinois called Frank Fritz Finds. “We are sad to announce that our friend and beloved member of the History Channel […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Frank Fritz, “American Pickers” co-star opposite Mike Wolfe, has died

“American Pickers” co-star Frank Fritz died Monday night. He was 60 years old. Fritz's death was confirmed by his longtime friend and History Channel co-star Mike Wolfe, who posted on Instagram that he was by Fritz's side “as he made a final journey home.” “I have known Frank for more than half my life, and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024