#cedar rapids

The second book in the series by Todd Aldrington is coming soon! This is the sequel to Destroyer of the Road (which can be bought on most ebook stores, or on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4DSDSRP), and will be released this coming October! Todd primarily writes fiction involving m/m couples, but they're not strictly gay romance as most know it. In the case of these Alex and Hunter books, they cross over into crime fiction and romantic suspense genres. This sequel delves into part of Alex's past (the middle character). The guy on the right, Finn, is a new character in the series. :3 Todd writes, "Fun fact about this book, it's the one that's taken by far the longest to finish of all the books I've written, and by that I literally mean YEARS - the series has been through several re-thinks and re-structures, meaning that some of the material that now makes up Boys from Cedar Rapids was originally intended for book ONE in the series, and this is why it actually goes as far back as 2020. Thank GOD it's now finished and covered and I finally get to start book 3 (the finale)....in one more year I might finally get closure on these ideas that have been in my head for over half a decade! Who'd have thought a dope-smoking snow leopard who plays the guitar could fuck up my own head for that long! (and yes you can quote that!)"

He's a shelter dog my vet tech student friend has been taking care of for school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He hasn't been adopted and animal control doesn't have the resources to take him back in, so he could be facing euthanasia next week.

We're urgently looking for someone who's experienced with dogs, doesn't currently have one, is willing to adopt (or foster) one who still needs a good bit of training, and can travel to Iowa to adopt(or lives nearby and can foster). After adoption, he can cross state lines. He's extremely smart, sweet, eager to please, and loyal once he trusts someone. He's energetic, loves to run and play, very food-motivated, and learns quickly. He's also just a big doofus, especially when toys are involved!

There's more information on the Kirkwood Animal Health Programs facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GcAcCeuzK/

One of my favorite things about making art for a long time is that almost nothing is ever truly "unused."

This drawing was originally made for a Des Moines bus shelter that never got built after funding changes. A couple years later, another city needed proposals, and suddenly these weird little neighbors got a second chance.

In the meantime they've also become a print, a pride mural, and even a puzzle.

Turns out turtles carrying groceries have remarkable staying power.

I haven't gotten a final photo yet, but I believe it's been installed by now -- if you're in Cedar Rapids it's on 1st Ave. E (near Glenbrook Dr SE). If you drive by, snap a photo for me! 

This isn't my usual content but as some of yall know, I do burlesque. I am going to be working this show that is being put on by the burlesque troope I am part of. If you are in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City or surrounding area or want to travel for some last minute fun join us this Saturday August 15, 2026 for Cirque Risqué!

Tickets can be found at:

The recently widened bridge over the Missouri River that carried the Lincoln Highway between Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska as seen in 1924.