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Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Folk Rock?
To define folk rock is a paradoxical task, given that the genre's purpose is to take elements from various sources — traditional folk, blues, rock 'n' roll, pop — and fuse them into a new sound. Maybe a more helpful way to consider the genre is by looking...
A Cedar Rapids Diner Will Be Featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
We just wrapped up a month of awesome Listener Lunches at Tiffy Jo's Diner & Energy Bar in Cedar Rapids, and during our final visit on August 27th, we found out some great news! Tiffy Jo's is set to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants!'. According to the official YouTube...
Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch the Hawks Saturday in Iowa City
Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City will once again be rocking on Saturday. Hawkeye football is finally here! While over 70,000 Iowa Hawkeye fans will crowd into Kinnick to watch their beloved Hawkeyes, thousands more will visit Iowa City on game day. Some will tailgate and hang outside the stadium. Others will visit bars and restaurants to enjoy a Saturday in Iowa City. The Iowa City Press-Citizen looked at some of the best spots for Hawkeye fans to visit on an Iowa game day.
Watch Kenny Aronoff Save the Day at Sammy Hagar’s Cincinnati Show
Kenny Aronoff played the hero at Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds show in Cincinnati Tuesday night by taking over on drums for Jason Bonham, who had to leave the tour for an unspecified family issue. "Tonight I'm going to dedicate this to the Bonham family in England, hope everything...
The Smile Confirms Third Album ‘Cutouts’ After Cryptic Messages
The Smile has officially announced Cutouts, after dropping a series of clues on social media. The LP, their third, is set for release on Oct. 4. "We lovingly submit our latest 45-minute (?) record Cutouts," the Smile said in an official statement, "to be swallowed up by the fast running stream, down into the giant ever-growing river and on to the sea." Cutouts is available for pre-order now on compact disc, black or white vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
New Restaurant in Downtown Cedar Rapids Set to Open Soon
It looks like a new restaurant is moving into Downtown Cedar Rapids, right on the heels of some major business closures. In mid-July, news came out that the restaurant Barrel House would be closing its Cedar Rapids location for good. Located at 102 2nd St SE, the eatery opened in...
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
The Spots in South Dakota That Courtlin Will Be Visiting Next Week [PHOTOS]
On Saturday morning, I'll be leaving for Rapid City, South Dakota for a few days with some of my Michigan family. None of us have ever been to that region before, so I'm really excited! We have cabin in Rapid City that we found on Airbnb, and we'll be renting a car to travel all over the place. Our exact itinerary isn't set in stone, but we do have a list of places that we want to try to hit during our five day vacation. Here are a few of those places:
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Says Neal Schon Is Backtracking in Court
A new legal filing from Jonathan Cain accuses Journey bandmate Neal Schon of reneging on a mediated agreement to end their bitter public feud over band finances. Schon made a public statement last week stating that he'd agreed to Cain's request to appoint a tiebreaking third party to help manage Freedom 2020, the business subsidiary Cain and Schon formed to manage their touring operation. Cain's latest petition to a Delaware judge says Schon is "now seeking to inappropriately limit the role of the custodian."
Accident Victim Airlifted To Hospital Reveals Eye-Popping Bill for Helicopter Ride
Riding in a helicopter might be the best option for your health if you are in a tragic accident, but it might not be best for your wallet. An accident victim who fell from a moving vehicle is shedding night on the high cost of medical transportation. How The Accident...
Everything That’s on McDonald’s New ‘Next Big Mac’ Burger
McDonald's is reportedly testing a new menu item that some are ready to declare is the "next. Big Mac." You don't have to scroll very far on social media to find someone agonizing over increasing fast food prices. The one chain the seems to always come up is McDonald's. Some...
Billionaire Peloton Co-Founder Says He Lost All His Money, Still Spends Weekends in the Hamptons
John Foley, the co-founder of exercise brand Peloton, is now broke. However, that has not stopped him from living it up. In an interview with The New York Post, he opened up about losing all of his money. "Oh I’m an open book. You know, at one point I had...
Can Iowans Catch 1 Pass in the NFL or Make 1 Basket in the NBA?
Most Iowans don't think they have what it takes to become a professional athlete!. Many kids who grow up playing sports hope to one day make it to the "big leagues." Becoming a professional athlete is a dream for millions of kids and teenagers around the country and throughout the state of Iowa. Not only do you get to make life-changing money that (hopefully) can help your family forever, you get to play a sport for a living.
Can You Guess Which Celebrity Owns $17 Million in Engagement Rings?
We know that celebrities often date, fall in love, get engaged, and then walk down the aisle. Sometimes this cycle happens a couple of times, often with celebs not even making it to the aisle. In reality we're not surprised given the very different lifestyles they lead from us regular...
After Oasis, Which Rockers Should Reunite Next?: Roundtable
A major domino has fallen in the rock world with the announcement of Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour. “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over,” Liam and Noel Gallagher declared in a joint statement. “Come see. It will not be televised.”
15 Once-Beloved Foods in America That Have Faded Away
Similar to fashion trends and cultural entertainment, like film cameras or pedal pushers, food trends can also ebb and flow depending on Americans' ever-changing tastes, interests, and technological advancements only to fall out of favor. Cottage cheese was once a popular snack food in America (in the 1970s, the average American ate nearly 5 pounds of cottage cheese according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture).
Dad Let His Five-Year-Old Drive a $600,000 Lamborghini Hitting 194 MPH
His name is Zayn Sofuoglu and yes he really is five years old, and yes he really did literally drive a Lamborghini at record speeds. Donning racer's gear and a helmet with his father sitting in the passenger seat, a special child's car seat was put into the driver seat where Zayn broke a speed record by getting up to a top speed of 194 miles-per-hour.
Cooling Centers Open in Eastern Iowa
Yesterday and today (August 26-27), eastern Iowa has been under an excessive heat warning, which will last until 8 p.m. tonight. If this isn't the most Iowa weather thing we've seen all summer, I don't know what is. For most of the middle of August, we've seen some of the best weather you can experience during Iowa summers. We were pleasantly enjoying our days with temperatures in the mid 70s. The Iowa State Fair set a new attendance record and I'm sure the incredible weather is part of the reason why. If it was this hot during the state fair being open, there's no chance a new record is et.
What It Means If You Suddenly Find a Red Flag In Your Yard
It's always smart to keep your eyes open for red flags whether it is in your dating life or maybe even in your yard at home. And unlike those red flags you run into out at the bar, the ones in your yard might leave you wondering what to do next.
New Restaurant in Cedar Falls Announces Opening Date
Starbeck's Smokehouse, located at 250 Westfield Avenue in Waterloo is a local favorite. The restaurant which offers a variety of barbecue options is owned and operated by Jeff Starbeck. He announced to the public that he will be opening up another restaurant soon with local chef, Shane Reiter. This new...
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