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Sometimes, imposter syndrome doesn’t knock. It doesn’t ask if now is a good time. It doesn’t care how good life looks from the outside. It doesn’t wait for permission. It just shows up. I live an amazing life. I know that. I don’t say it casually, and I don’t take it lightly. I have a beautiful wife and wonderful kids. A home that still feels surreal some days.Friends who show up, who listen, who care.A career I once dreamed about—working alongside people at ARTISAN who inspi

For Iowa State fans, the growing comparison between Jamie Pollard and former Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause cannot be ignored. It’s a warning. Both leaders oversaw the greatest eras their programs had ever seen. Both struggled to share control with the very coaches who built that success. And both believed they could recreate a golden era simply by making “the next great hire.”

Settling the age-old debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

(A.K.A. The Things We Should All Stop Pretending We Enjoy) Look—Thanksgiving is sacred. A day built entirely around gratitude, football, elastic waistband pants, and eating until you question every choice you’ve ever made. And yet… every year, certain foods sneak onto the table like uninvited dinner guests. Foods we pretend to like because “it’s tradition,” or because Aunt Carol brought it and she always  brings it and nobody knows how to tell her to stop. So let’s settle thi

Melvin Shipley was living the American dream — a hardworking small business owner running a successful computer company alongside his son, Chris, in the booming tech era of the 1990s. But a fateful business relationship with local radio personality Marty Tirrell would unravel everything he’d built, taking not just his money but his pride and peace of mind. What began as an exciting advertising opportunity turned into a devastating betrayal that left Melvin financially ruined.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to educate, speak out, and support survivors of abuse that too often hides behind closed doors. Domestic violence affects millions of people regardless of gender, age, or background, and extends far beyond physical harm to include emotional, financial, and psychological abuse.

We’ve hit the halfway point — where hope fades faster than your waiver budget and every fantasy manager starts questioning their life choices. The group chat has gone quiet, your “sleeper pick” is in a deep coma, and you’re one more injury away from starting a kicker in the flex. Welcome to the Midseason Fantasy Football Check-In — where denial passes for strategy and every Sunday feels like therapy in a jersey.

October is the perfect time to dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and scare yourself silly. From timeless horror classics to modern spine-chillers, we’ve rounded up the ten scariest movies that will keep you on edge all month long. Whether you’re a fan of psychological thrills, supernatural hauntings, or good old-fashioned jump scares, this list has something to make your October movie nights unforgettable.

“A personal memoir of resilience and recovery in 2017, weaving moments of faith, family, and the inspiring Iowa State Cyclones season into a journey of hope, pride, and never giving up.”

The Cy-Hawk rivalry between Iowa and Iowa State is one of college football’s most passionate showdowns. Over the years, this matchup has delivered unforgettable moments—stunning upsets, overtime thrillers, and history-making performances. We ranked the Top 10 most exciting games in Cy-Hawk history. See which classics made the list.

This spot’s right in downtown Davenport on East 2nd Street, just a short walk from the river. The building looks sharp on the outside,...

Days 5-7 Welcome back. So here is what happened in days 5-7… Drinking. Lots of drinking. We are not go go go tourists. We did some of...

What does your tailgate food say about you?

Day 4 in Galway brought a slower pace with no set plans—just exploring, eating, and wandering. We kicked things off at a cozy café, strolled along the bay past shipwrecks and traditional Galway Hooker boats, and popped into shops and pubs along the way. With ISU and KSU fans starting to roll into town, the city had a buzz about it. The evening wrapped up with live jazz, Irish whiskey, pizza, and a relaxed night at Monroe’s before heading back to our Airbnb.

Day 3 As you can probably tell, there is not a lot of spell-checking going on in these posts. Generally, I’ve been writing them on my...

Check out day 2 of Aaron's trip at Ireland.

Welcome to my blog posts of my wife and I’s journey through Ireland. Take these recommendations at your own risk. Day 1- Travel! Day one...

Our man Travis Neer checked out the latest movie release Weapons. The movie "Weapons" is not about artificial intelligence. It's a horror...

From singer, to college educated and now mom.

What if the Iowa State Fair animals were people you know?