Iowa

The Northern Lights are a very hard sky phenomenon to predict. But, the current forecast says that these brilliant, colorful lights may be visible over most of Missouri and Illinois this weekend.

Frito Lay is recalling chips available in both Missouri and Illinois because of something present that could trigger a dangerous reaction for some.

I don't understand people's fear of Californians, but there's a genuine by some to be where they aren't. If that's you, you might want to consider a fast relocation to Iowa since that's where most Californians aren't.

Just so you know, I had promised myself that I would not share anything new about the United States 'Doomsday Planes' in our area unless something really strange happened. Well, this is that strange thing. I have proof that one of America's worst-case scenario planes just refueled over Illinois and then suddenly disappeared from radar.

There is a soft spot in my heart for Diamond Dave restaurants. There used to be one in Quincy, Illinois and another in Keokuk, Iowa. I honestly thought they were completely gone, but low and behold I found one still hanging in there in Iowa. I also found a retro t-shirt, too.

I was born and raised in Missouri so I'm familiar with earthquakes along the New Madrid Fault. I also lived in California 30 years ago where earthquakes are a daily occurrence. But, why in the world was there an earthquake big enough to be felt right across the Iowa border today? I am mystified.

The man in this story is was living in Missouri, but was originally from Iowa. He and his girlfriend at the time were out on one of their first excursions together on a camping trip into Iowa when they realized they were being chased by a dark 'shadow figure'.

This would be the worst kind of surprise ever. There's an edible cookie dough that's been sold in Missouri that is now under an urgent product recall as it contains something that could trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction.

It's said that truth is stranger than fiction and in this case, I believe it's true. I'm not exaggerating when I pass along the news that a woman from Iowa was just busted in Minnesota for possessing illegal giraffe poop.

I am about to venture into dangerous territory because my wife is from Iowa. I love my wife. But, even she would maybe admit that drivers from the Hawkeye state have some...peculiar driving habits and this is my open letter to all of them as they frequently travel through my part of Missouri.