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Carrie Underwood Is Now Growing the Green Stuff at Home [Picture]
Carrie Underwood is not only one of country music's most coveted artists, she is also a new-age Martha Stewart. Underwood took to her over 13 million Instagram followers to show off her latest obsession: Growing the green stuff. Parsley, basil, chives, thyme and sage, to be exact. The "Southbound" singer...
Every Walmart in America to Close for 24 Hours — Here’s Why
Walmart is usually the go-to place for groceries, electronics, clothing, medication ... you name it. But not this year. Not on this day. You'll want to plan ahead as we move toward the holidays — every single Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year. This is the...
Riley Keough Learned Mom Lisa Marie Presley Was Dead Over Text
In Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir From Here to the Great Unknown, her daughter Riley Keough recalls the difficult — and painfully public — experience of learning her superstar mother had died. Keough agreed to help her mother tell her story before Presley died in early 2023, and...
Garth Brooks Names Accuser in New Court Filing
Garth Brooks named his accuser in an amended complaint filed in Mississippi federal court on Tuesday (Oct. 8). As a result, his accuser's legal team is seeking "maximum sanctions against him immediately." A make up artist identified as "Jane Roe" is accusing Brooks of sexual assault and battery in a...
Jelly Roll Drops Album Tracklist, Including a Second MGK Duet
Just days before Beautifully Broken drops on Friday (Oct. 11), Jelly Roll is filling in the details about what fans can expect from his highly-anticipated new album. Turns out, the singer wasn't kidding when he said in a recent tweet that he was planning to release "the most music I've ever dropped at once." Beautifully Broken contains a whopping 22 songs, much of which fans have never heard before, and a few big surprises.
Top 3 Sheryl Crow Songs, Per ‘High Enough’ Singer Lexie Hayden
Country singer Lexie Hayden lists Sherly Crow as a major influence, and you believe it when you listen to "High Enough," her newest single. As the Virginia native prepares to drop her Counting Rainbows album this month, we asked her to name her Top 3 Sheryl Crow songs. The legendary pop star's biggest hit isn't on this list, which is always a sure sign that someone genuine fan.
The Luke Bryan + Blake Shelton Farming Feud Has Gotten Worse
There's a well-documented feud happening between Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, and it all surrounds farming. But it has escalated to a new level now that involves their tractors. Bryan has taken shots at Shelton for his vegetable growing capabilities in the past, and now the "One Margarita" hitmaker wants...
Jelly Roll’s Album Includes a Song for Survivors — Get a Sneak Peek
Jelly Roll officially unfurled the tracklist of his upcoming Beautifully Broken album on Tuesday (Oct. 8), and as expected, it's a massive project with 22 songs in total. Fans have heard a couple of those songs already, like the album's lead single "I Am Not Okay," "Liar" and his recently-released "Winning Streak." But the large majority of the tracklist is, as yet, unheard.
Lisa Marie Presley Once Took ’80 Pills a Day’ Amid ‘Painful’ Addiction Battle
In her new posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, Lisa Marie Presley shares the full scope of a devastating opioid addiction battle she fought after the birth of her twin daughters in 2008. Presley says that her drug use was "recreational" in the beginning, according to a book...
Iowa’s Silent Assassin: a Cannibal that Eats Bugs, Birds, & Lizards!
Across the quiet, wind-swept fields of Iowa, a tiny predator lurks with stealth and deadly precision. The praying mantis, often unnoticed by the casual observer, is one of nature’s most efficient and fascinating hunters. With its iconic “prayer-like” posture and razor-sharp reflexes, this insect is far more than meets the eye. From insects and spiders to small birds and lizards, these silent assassins don’t discriminate when it comes to mealtime, even occasional munching on other mantid.
National 4-H Week is Happening Across Iowa, And It Starts Today!
As we roll through October, it’s time to celebrate a week that holds a special place in the hearts of many young people, families, and communities across the nation, including my own: National 4-H Week. This year, from today, October 6th, to Friday the 12th, 4-H clubs across the country are coming together under the theme "Beyond Ready" to introduce even more youth to this incredible program that focuses on leadership, personal growth, and giving back.
Well Iowa, It’s Time To Say Goodbye
2 and a half years ago, I got a Facebook message, which turned into a phone call, from someone who was curious if I'd be interested in taking a radio job with a new company. "Sure, I'll hear what he has to say and see if it would be a good fit" is what I told my fiancé at the time. I had been at the same radio station for 9-ish years, maybe it's time to try something new.
Quad Cities Filmmakers Ready Their Latest Horror Movie for November
The Iowans behind A Quiet Place (2018) are back with another horror movie set to be released in November. Per the buzz from its first major screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), it looks like the boys from the Quad Cities got another hit on their hands!. Scott...
There’s a Big Change to Weather Warnings in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
The National Weather Service (NWS) has revealed that this coming winter, there will be a significant change to designations regarding extremely cold air. NWS confirmed this week that the terms "Wind Chill Watch" and "Wind Chill Warning" will no longer be issued starting with the 2024-2025 season. Instead, there is a new, more specific designation that will be used going forward. Even though it's been an abnormally warm start to fall for Tri-Staters, you already know we'll be seeing these pop up once again in practically no time.
Hey Iowa, That’s Not a Hummingbird, It’s a Giant Moth!
Walking down the streets of Cascade, Iowa as fall overtakes summer is always a treat. For many years I believed I was seeing hummingbirds at the flower baskets along the sidewalks as summer ended. I could have not been farther from the truth, although this crazy looking insect does share a name with the aforementioned bird.
Luke Bryan’s First Christian Song Details His Family’s Relationship With Jesus [Listen]
Luke Bryan's new Mind of a Country Boy album features a first for him: A Christian country song called "Jesus 'Bout My Kids." Bryan didn't write it — Tucker Beathard, Jeff Hyde, Brad Rempel and Ben Stennis did — but he appreciates the message. The song resonated with him and captures the essence of his family's relationship with God.
‘The Princess Diaries 3’ Is Finally Happening
20 years since the last film in the franchise, The Princess Diaries is finally getting a new sequel. The Princess Diaries 3 — which was first reported to be in development back in 2022 — now has a director. It’s Adele Lim, who wrote Raya and the Last Dragon, and recently directed the comedy Joy Ride. Both of the earlier Princess Diaries movies were directed by Garry Marshall, who passed away in 2016.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Has a Lower Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Than ‘Green Lantern’
Joker: Folie à Deux’s scores with critics and audiences are no laughing matter. The first Joker was a critical and commercial smash. It was certainly divisive in some circles, but it was a huge hit by any measure. It grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, had many ardent defenders among film critics, and even won some Academy Awards.
25 Commercials You Know By Heart If You Grew Up in the ’80s
Kids today don’t know how good they have it. My own children have almost no concept of television commercials. They watch everything on streaming, so on the extremely rare occasion that they do watch something on a traditional TV channel — like, say, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — they are baffled.
Support Local Businesses With the Cedar Rapids Christmas Calendar
There's a new way to support small businesses in Cedar Rapids this holiday season! Introducing... the Cedar Rapids Christmas Calendar!. The Cedar Rapids Christmas Calendar is a new promotion that works just like an Advent Calendar. It features 25 doors, and each day you just tear off the door with that coincides with the date. What's inside of the calendar? The official website reads:
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