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Carly Pearce’s Mama Was Not Happy When She Did This Onstage
Carly Pearce has been a force within country music over the last few years. She loves getting to play for country fans, who appreciate seeing her live concerts — well, mostly. During a performance at WE Fest 2024 in August, a heckler caused a blip in Pearce's performance when...
Stop Crushing Aluminum Cans When Recycling; Here’s Why
You need to stop crushing aluminum cans before hauling them in to be recycled according to industry experts. The reason behind this request makes all the more sense once you understand the recycling process. Stomping Cans To Make More Room. Some people develop their core childhood memories around family vacations...
Miranda Lambert Reveals Her Mount Rushmore of Country Music [Exclusive]
Miranda Lambert just released a thrashing new album, Postcards From Texas, that is straight fire. It's Lambert just as you know her to be, fierce and fiery, with that southern twang that we all love. The Grammy Award winner is coming up on 20 years since her first single, "Me...
Watch Trailer for Upcoming Bruce Springsteen Documentary
The trailer for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band includes two minutes of the Boss and the E Street Band on tour, backstage and in interviews. The film debuts on Hulu and Disney+ in October and follows Springsteen and his band during...
Jelly Roll Wrote a Dreamy New Love Song for His Wife [Listen]
Jelly Roll's wife, podcast host and social media personality Bunnie Xo, is his muse in a soulful, unreleased new song that Bunnie teased on TikTok on Monday night (Sept. 23). "He wrote me a new song," she explains in the video, which is a clip of Jelly singing set to a montage of videos documenting their love story.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Will Be Performing in Iowa in 2025
One of the most legendary comedy singer-songwriters will be making his return to Iowa in 2025 for his newest tour, which promises to be bigger, filled with high-energy production, and yes, even weirder!. "Weird Al" Yankovic needs no introduction, but I'll give him one anyway. He's one of my all-time...
Beer And Bacon Come Together In Eastern Iowa For Annual Event
Why are people flocking to this Iowa town this weekend? It's because of an event that's been gaining popularity since it began 5 years ago and people love attending because it brings together two things we all love: bacon and beer. The annual Bacon & Brew Fest in Clinton, IA...
Here’s How Long It Takes Iowa & Illinois To Say “I Love You” In Relationships
Ah yes, the giant 'L' word. In the dating days, it can be an eggshells game to figure out when is the best time to tell someone you love them. It's a big admission and it's not something you want to rush into. Which evidently isn't an issue for Iowa...
List: Iowa’s 7 Most Adorable & Endangered Mammals
Iowa is a state rich in wildlife, but the landscape has undergone massive changes since it became a state in 1846. What was once a sprawling stretch of native prairie now covers just 1% of Iowa's land. Wetlands have been drained, and woodland areas have been reduced by nearly half. These changes, driven by urbanization and agriculture, have taken a toll on the state’s native wildlife. Many native species are now endangered, threatened, or of special concern, including mammals that once thrived across the region.
This Is The Smallest State Park In Iowa
We all know that when it comes to nature it's not about size it's about location and beauty. while this spot may be the smallest State Park... it is truly a great one to visit in Iowa. It also has a tragic history. This park is reportedly a full state...
A ‘Friends’ Game Show Is Coming to Max
If you’ve watched every episode of Friends multiple times, and you’re still finding yourself drawn back to the show over and over, you’ll soon be able to watch a new game show based on the beloved ’90s sitcom. Dubbed Fast Friends, the show has received a...
Everything New on Max in October 2024
This is not a shock: There’s a lot of scary stuff coming to streaming on Max in October. What are they going to put up in October, colorful kids shows?. Nuts to that; Max is going full Halloween mode with premieres like the long-awaited remake of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, which will finally debut on Max on October 3. (1987’s A Return to Salem’s Lot will also be streaming on Max in October, in case you want to compare new and old.)
End of an Era: The Last Full-Size Kmart in America is Closing
The blue light special was a thing in Kmart's history that arguably made them an even bigger staple in America. When the blue light was flashing on an item, everyone in the store would hurry over to it to see the deep, temporary discount on said item. Slowly, Kmart has...
This Silly ‘Singing Deer’ Is the Perfect Dose of Cuteness to Get You Through the Week (VIDEO)
A "singing" deer on TikTok is capturing the hearts of viewers everywhere. The adorable Betsy has become a bona fide internet star thanks to her viral lip syncs, which have garnered millions of views. Betsy's most popular video has been viewed more than 68 million times. In the video (with...
Police Find Driver of Hit and Run of Cedar Rapids Teen
The above picture is a stock image and not related to the accident. The mother of a Cedar Rapids teenager who was the victim of a hit-and-run accident posted a video of the incident this week on Facebook. The driver knocked the teen driver to the ground but proceeded to leave the scene of the accident. What parent wouldn't want justice for their child?
A Giant List of October 2024 Events in Eastern Iowa
Get ready for a busy fall month! We've put together a list of some of the big events happening in Eastern Iowa and beyond. If you're specifically looking for a list of family-friendly Halloween activities around the Corridor, click HERE!. For a list of Iowa haunted houses open in October,...
Family-Friendly Halloween Activities in the Corridor – October 2024
There are lots of fun activities for kids this Halloween in the Corridor and surrounding areas!. If you're looking for an even BIGGER list of October events in Eastern Iowa, click HERE!. We also have a listed of Iowa haunted houses HERE!. Main Street, Anamosa. Saturday, October 5th with events...
Iowa and the Nation Bid Farewell to the Last Kmart Store [WATCH]
I feel bad for the generations of people who will never get to experience the rush of a blue light special. The days of Kmart stores in the U.S. appear to be numbered. In fact, the last full-sized store is set to close next month. Then, there will be one, lone Kmart left in America.
From the Heartland to New Horizons: Where Iowans Are Moving
It happens, people move. They move for work, family, retirement a fresh start... any combination of those things. While Iowa is growing in population, even at a slower rate than the national average, people still leave. But when people exit the Hawkeye State, where do they typically go?. Recently, we...
Reba McEntire Is Jealous of Boyfriend’s Brewing Bromance [Watch]
Is Reba McEntire jealous of Snoop Dogg? The country veteran shared a video of her boyfriend, Rex Linn, palling around with her fellow coach on the set of The Voice, and she didn't seem too pleased. "No big deal," McEntire says to the camera in a monotone voice. "My boyfriend's...
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