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How Keith Urban Gave Dasha's Career a Big Boost
On the latest episode of Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On Demand, Dasha stopped by the Nashville studios to talk about everything from her music to eating gluten. One of the questions posed: Which country artist opened the door for you and took you under their wing?. The...
Country Stars Who Have Suffered Heart Attacks
Country stars often sing about broken hearts, but for some, those lyrics might hit a little bit close to home. Read on to see which country singers have suffered heart attacks — and how they're doing today. Not surprisingly, some of the stars of country music's golden era suffered...
Two Arby’s Employees Arrested + Charged With Felonies for the Craziest Reason
Arby's is known across America for having fresh roast beef sandwiches, always hot and on deck ready to go. Their slogan is, "We have the meats," and two employees of Arby's challenged that theory of who, exactly, does have the meats. Two Arby's Employees Arrested and Charged With Felonies for...
Delicious Eastern Iowa Hot Dogs to Try on National Hot Dog Day
Happy National Hot Dog Day! Looking to celebrate today without having to fire up the grill? Here are some of the places in Eastern Iowa that serve delicious varieties of hot dogs, brats, sausages, and/or corn dogs:. 103 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Serves Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese...
Iowa Dinosaur Discoveries and Other Prehistoric Finds
When you think of Iowa, you probably imagine vast fields of corn and soybeans, rolling hills, and charming small towns. However, Iowa’s prehistoric past is a completely different story—one where much of the state was underwater, and the landscape was populated by extraordinary creatures. Let's embark on a time-traveling adventure to explore the prehistoric animals that once called Iowa home, and uncover some surprising dino-mite facts along the way!
Lady Deadpool Debuts in New ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer
The latest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer makes it look like the film features a multiverse of madness (minus Doctor Strange). Although the new clip is short, and provides only fleeting glimpses of them, it does pretty much confirm that you are going to get to see some version of the Deadpool Corps in the film. The Deadpool Corps, for those who don’t obsessively follow Marvel Comics, is a whole team comprised of alternate versions of the O.G. Deadpool. In addition to him, there was also Dogpool (who’s been featured prominently in other trailers for the film), Headpool (which was the severed zombie head of Deadpool from the Marvel Zombies universe), Kidpool, and Lady Deadpool — AKA Wanda Wilson, a Deadpool of yet another alternate timeline.
Kate Martin Injured During Las Vegas Aces Loss to Chicago
Iowa Hawkeye and Las Vegas Aces fans held their collective breaths last night as form Hawkeye Kate Martin suffered a lower leg injury. ESPN reports that the incident happened with 1:19 left in the first quarter when Martin appeared to slip on the court. Her reaction to the injury was immediate. Her teammates rushed onto the court and even shielded her from TV cameras.
Iowans Share Their Most Delicious S’mores Upgrades
S'mores are a summertime staple. Graham crackers, roasted marshmallows, and chocolate just go so perfectly together! But, what if there were other things you could add to make your s'mores even better?. This week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources made a post on Facebook, writing:. "Drop your top way...
The Corridor’s Newest Kwik Star Will Open on Thursday Morning
The Corridor is about to get another Kwik Star location this week, and the world is a better place because of it. Yes, I love Kwik Star. While it's hard to beat a piece of Casey's breakfast pizza, Kwik Star is my stop for literally everything else. They have a huge selection of food items and their baked goods, including their Glazer donuts, are second to none! So when I hear that there is a new Kwik Star about to open I get genuinely excited! Which new neighborhood is going to enjoy what they have to offer?
Cody Johnson Effortlessly Delivers National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game [Watch]
Cody Johnson was on hand to sing the National Anthem at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday (July 16). He kept his version simple, but it was executed flawlessly in his on-brand Southern style. In a video shared on social media, Johnson is introduced in...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Cody Johnson to Perform National Anthem at MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball is keeping it country this week. Singer Cody Johnson is set to perform the National Anthem ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night (June 16) in Arlington, Texas. The "Dirt Cheap" singer's performance comes one day after Ingrid Andress' heavily criticized National Anthem ahead of the...
Jon Pardi + Wife Summer’s Second Baby Girl Is Here — See Pictures!
Jon Pardi and his wife Summer are now officially members of the "two under two" club after the arrival of their daughter Sienna Grace Pardi. The happy couple shared the exciting news on social media, noting that the new addition arrived on Tuesday, July 16, at 11:47AM. She weighed in at 6 lbs. and 12 oz.
HGTV Star Christina Hall’s Husband Files for Divorce After Two Years
Christina on the Coast star Christina Hall and husband Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years of marriage. According to People, Josh was the one to file for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." Christina has also reportedly filed. Josh is asking for spousal support from Christina. Legally, spousal...
Can You Legally Install a Dixie Horn in Your Car in Iowa?
Anyone familiar with the Dukes of Hazzard TV show knows exactly what the "dixie horn" sounds like. You've potentially seen or heard this horn from Dukes of Hazzard or if you've ever been near a clown car in a parade. If you haven't heard this horn before, it sounds like this.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Ingrid Andress Admits She Was ‘Drunk’ During National Anthem Performance
Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her rocky performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Andress' off-key performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" went viral this week, with some putting the moment up there with the worst national anthem performances of all time.
Shannen Doherty Settled Her Divorce Just One Day Before Her Death
In the days before her death, actor Shannen Doherty and her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko were working to finalize their divorce. Court documents obtained by People show that Doherty agreed to a "default or uncontested dissolution" of the marriage on July 12, the day before she died of breast cancer. The...
Eminem Sampled Jelly Roll’s ‘Save Me’ On New Album
It seems like all music genres are dipping their toes in country music these days including a big surprise: Eminem. Just recently, the legendary rapper sampled Jelly Roll's hit single "Save Me" on the last track of his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Jelly Roll was unsurprisingly stunned that his "childhood hero" used his chorus. "I can’t believe I’m on Eminem’s album," wrote the "Halfway to Hell" singer on X (formerly Twitter) following the new release.
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