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These 8 Restaurant Chains In Virginia Could Be Closing Very Soon
Times have been tough for everyone, especially businesses - not just the small mom-and-pop shop on your corner but even the big box stores and restaurants.
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Unbelievable Small Town Is Called The Best In Iowa
We love our towns and plenty of the people in them. It might even be considered one of the best. Today We are looking at the top three best small towns in Iowa.
![Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin](http://townsquare.media/site/784/files/2024/07/attachment-450721154_346804365190611_592435689332408604_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Warning: Don’t Shake Vending Machines In Wisconsin
We've all seen or been a part of a situation involving a vending machine and a stuck piece of candy. The first instinct is to try and get the candy loose ourselves or just move on with our day leaving it for someone else to mess with.
![Illinois Is One Of Most Beer-Loving States In America](http://townsquare.media/site/711/files/2024/07/attachment-Illinois-Loves-Beer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Illinois Is One Of Most Beer-Loving States In America
Illinois has been named the no. 2 beer loving state in America. It falls behind only Wisconsin but Illinois has a lot to brag about where it landed in this study.
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Road Closures Announced For 50th Bix 7 Weekend In Davenport
The 50th Bix 7 take place on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, in Davenport, IA. Officials have released road closure maps ahead of this weekend's historic event.
![Iowa Ade, Pig Lebowski, And More New Iowa State Fair Drinks](http://townsquare.media/site/711/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T122945.526.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowa Ade, Pig Lebowski, And More New Iowa State Fair Drinks
We love the delicious, artery-clogging fair food, but we can't forget about the bevys to wash it down.
![Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook](http://townsquare.media/site/712/files/2024/07/attachment-fi-scam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies.
![Remember The Big Promises This Illinois City Made In It’s Olympic Host Bid?](http://townsquare.media/site/711/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T111341.814.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remember The Big Promises This Illinois City Made In It’s Olympic Host Bid?
The Paris 2024 games are here and we're remembering when the Midwest was almost in the international spotlight.
![This Tennessee Town Was Named One Of The Hardest To Pronounce In America](http://townsquare.media/site/712/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T084148.955.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Tennessee Town Was Named One Of The Hardest To Pronounce In America
Every state across the country has those few towns that are difficult to say if you're not from the area, but there's a few that take the cake in the "hard to pronounce" category.
![Missouri Woman Assaults Jack In The Box Employee Over Chicken Strip](http://townsquare.media/site/712/files/2024/07/attachment-run-chicken.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missouri Woman Assaults Jack In The Box Employee Over Chicken Strip
A St. Louis woman struck a Jack in the Box employee with her vehicle...