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.

Wisconsin Kwik Trip Has Huge News: It’s Not What You Think

It was officially declared "Kwik Trip Day" in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers issued an official proclamation recognizing the day, commemorating the company's founding on June 16, 1965.

Former Illinois Big Lots Stores To Become Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Hundreds of Illinois Big Lots locations are now reopened after a company called Variety Wholesalers

What You Need To Know About Legally Collecting Rainwater In Iowa

Last week, Des Moines Register reported that in central Iowa, Central Iowa Water Works asked people in the Des Moines-area to cut back on lawn watering by 50% leading more to rain collecting.

What Does A Purple Porch Light In Illinois Mean?

Every light color left on carries a meaning. Over the years in Illinois, many of these lights have come to hold deep significance for people in the community.

Warning: Wisconsin A/C Units Sold at Costco, Home Depot & More Recalled

A/C units sold between March 2023 and May 2025 at major retailers like Costco, Home Depot, Amazon, and Walmart may be recalled due to mold risk—check yours now.

These 5 Wisconsin Retailers Are Raising Prices Due To Tariffs

The use of the term 'tariff' has surged in recent months, raising concerns about how rising tariffs could impact consumer prices and the overall cost of goods.

5 HOA Red Flags That Could Cost You In Iowa

From neighbors getting fined for things like the color of their curtains to being told what kind of plants they can grow in their own yard, it all just sounds a bit too controlling for my taste

Iowa A/C Units Sold at Costco, Home Depot & More Recalled

If you bought an A/C unit between March 2023 and May 2025 from Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy, or other retailers—or online from Amazon, Midea, Lowe’s, Walmart, and more—you may want to check for mold.

If There’s A Dryer Sheet In Your Wisconsin Mailbox, Leave It Alone

Thankfully, there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes.

Illinois Is One Of 15 States Where They’ve Made It Illegal To Collect Rainwater

A new source claims that collecting rain water in Illinois is illegal... this is only half true. Yes, this might sound like a strange one, but technically, collecting rainwater isrestricted in Illinois. With the U.S.