This Week's Sign of the Downfall of Civilization
Iowa’s 2016 “Bacon Queen,” Allison Schafer, who was crowned during the recent Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. Although she reportedly stumbled during the ’80s trivia portion, she wowed judges – including WWE Wrestler Hacksaw Jim Duggan – with her ability to both fry piggies and bacon – affixed to the barrel of her AR-15 rifle – all at the same time. The feat proves breakfast is not only the most important, but also the most dangerous, meal of the day.
In this week's issue...
- May 14, 2026
- The quad squad
Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
- May 14, 2026
- Recharging the EV market
High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales
- May 14, 2026
- Just how bad was it?
Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history