Jake

I was born in Solon, Iowa and went to Washington High School. I got into the radio world at age 17 and fell in love with it. I spend way too much time on the internet and watching movies. My favorite book is Slaughterhouse 5, and my first job was a farmhand on a horse farm. I consider myself a bit of a history buff, and Eli Young Band is my favorite band.

A Message To Iowa And Illinois Drivers Who Slam The Brakes When Seeing A Cop [Opinion]

It's time, to be honest, we've all probably at least slowed down while driving past (or speeding past) a cop before. Sometimes though in a panic people basically slam on their brakes

Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Iowa

With so many amazing local patches across Iowa, it's hard to believe someone could even make a list like this. There are just too many great picks out there. Still, our friends at Only In Your State have created a new list this year.

Strange But Delicious. A Popular Iowa and Illinois Dessert

Who doesn't love some great sweets! Get ready for your beautiful holiday dinner. It is both a dessert and a side dish. It is a bit of a mystery but loved by many. Sources state that this dish originated with the Jell-O brand.

America’s Worst Chocolate Brand Is Sold In Iowa, Illinois, And Wisconsin

Who doesn't love chocolate? Apparently there is enough hate for one brand in particular to justify making this list. I do wonder though, how do you judge if chocolate is bad? I'd imagine it's subjective, but apparently not. This is just in time for Halloween.

One Of The Worst Exorcisms In America Happened In Iowa

Wow. who would have guessed Iowa would hold this record. Exorcisms have become infamous not only in real-life history but also in the movie world. In 1928 one of those notorious exorcisms took place in Earling, Iowa.

People Are Calling These The “Worst Redneck” Towns In Wisconsin

It seems a bit unfair to call these place redneck, or bad. There are plenty of incredible small towns in Wisconsin. In fact plenty of the spots on this list are great!

This Is The Smallest State Park In Iowa

A beautiful park that's small and has a tragic history with the Spirit Lake Massacre.

America’s Worst Chocolate Brand Is Sold In Wisconsin

Wisconsin really has countless options when it comes to mass-production of chocolate. Who doesn't love chocolate? Apparently there is enough hate for one brand in particular to justify making this list. I do wonder though, how do you judge if chocolate is bad? I'd imagine it's subjective, but apparently not. This is just in time for Halloween.

The “Worst Redneck” Towns In Illinois

It never hurts to have a little Redneck ion your life... though this video might joke about this great areas, it should be seen as good fun.

America’s Worst Chocolate Brand Is Sold In Iowa

Iowa has countless options when it comes to mass-production of chocolate. Who doesn't love chocolate? Apparently there is enough hate for one brand in particular to justify making this list. I do wonder though, how do you judge if chocolate is bad? I'd imagine it's subjective, but apparently not.