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Disaster Declaration: Iowa Under Siege
In parts of Iowa, relentless rain triggered flooding that forced residents out of their homes, contrasting sharply with widespread heat gripping much of the US. Early Saturday, sirens pierced the quiet of Rock Valley, Iowa, a town of 4,200, as the overflowing Rock River prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of households. The deluge rendered the city's wells inoperable, leaving residents without running water.
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opening 2nd Location in Cedar Rapids
In the restaurant business, it doesn't take long for a closing to turn into an opening. A popular Italian restaurant that closed recently on 1st Ave. in Cedar Rapids will be replaced by, you guessed it, a Mexican restaurant. Back on June 11th, Via Sofia's surprised many by announcing that...
The Top Country Song of Every Year in the 1990s
The 1990s were filled with the movie Titanic, while the Hubble Telescope gave us pictures from space and Major League Baseball missed a World Series due to a labor issue. But what about the world of country music?. We saw massive hits from Tim McGraw, George Strait and a few...
Here’s What Kelsea Ballerini Requires Backstage at Every Show
Ballerini was a recent guest on Taste of Country Nights With Evan Paul, and she spilled the tea, literally, on what she requires backstage before each show to get her in the proper headspace. The “Hole in the Bottle” singer said, “Chomps. It’s my new obsession.” Ballerini asked if I...
Grandmother Gets Speeding Ticket While Her Car Is Being Towed
Imagine you are a grandmother, already having a tumultuous day, and then you're hit with a $105 speed-cam ticket for going over the speed limit. The only issue with this is that the grandmother got a speeding ticket while her car was being towed. Joann Gibson of Cleveland said she...
These Are The Best Reviewed Distilleries In Eastern Iowa
Iowa is the land of "fields of opportunity". That was actually on our "welcome" sign for a long time. It's now "Freedom to Flourish", but fields grow corn and corn makes whiskey so, we're gonna stick with it for this story!. Hit up any town in Iowa that has a...
New Rule: Automatic Refunds for Canceled or Delayed Flights in Iowa
We're in the midst of a very busy travel season. Summer and travel go together. But sadly, so do delays and cancellations when it comes to airlines. Luckily, travelers finding themselves stuck because their flight has been delayed or canceled have some relief: faster, easier refunds. The U.S. Department of...
John Denver’s Stunning $8.5 Million Rocky Mountain Paradise for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Denver's former estate in Colorado is up for sale, and pictures show a spectacular property in a pristine setting. The late country and pop superstar's former recording studio and guest house were originally part of his estate in the exclusive Starwood community in Aspen, Colo., which Denver immortalized as "my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise" in his song, "Starwood in Aspen."
Pucker Up! Here Are Some of Country Music’s Best Kisses
There's a lot of love in country music, and our favorite artists aren't afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Couples like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are known to plant a smooch or two on each other while in public. From award shows and red carpets to shows and everyday life, country music is all about the love.
MOD: Monsters of Destruction in Cedar Rapids, Postponed!
Cedar Rapids, Iowa - June 21, 2024 - The highly anticipated Monsters of Destruction event, originally scheduled to take place at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, June 22, at 7:30 PM, has been postponed to Sunday, June 23, at 2:00 PM due to the impending weather situation. Event...
Willie Nelson Missing 2024 Tour Opening on Doctor’s Orders
Willie Nelson will miss the opening run of shows on the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour due to an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old country icon was slated to kick off the tour on Friday night (June 21) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., alongside Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss and Celisse. However, he won't be able to make the first weekend of shows on "doctor's orders," according to a post on his social media.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
‘Redneck Woman,’ ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ Producer Joe Scaife Dies
Joe Scaife — the man behind two of the most ear-catching country songs of all time — died last weekend at age 68. In addition to producing "Redneck Woman" for Gretchen Wilson in 2004 and "Achy Breaky Heart" for Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992, Scaife was a part of hit songs for K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Toby Keith, Shania Twain and more.
Country Music’s Most Volatile Marriages — No. 6 Is Just CRAZY!
Country music is all about three chords and the truth, and sometimes the truth isn't pretty. Some of your favorite country stars have lived the heartache they sing about in their songs through very volatile marriages, and some of them have even splashed across the headlines. Contentious marriages are the...
Freedom Festival: Balloon Glow CANCELED Due to Weather
For years, the summer sky above Cedar Rapids has been a canvas of brilliance, shining with the mesmerizing spectacle of the annual Balloon Glow. My wife and I were eagerly awaiting it since we learned about it soon after I started in May. Hot air balloons illuminating the night sky, uh, yes, please. I’ve seen pictures and they looked like the balloons were casting a magical spell over Cedar Rapids.
Cruising in Iowa: What’s the Deal with Open Containers?
Summer is here!! With it comes more time to enjoy the outdoors with warmer temperatures. Lately, much, much, warmer temperatures. As soon as it gets too hot, we need to cool down and we're pretty sure you know the laws about drinking while driving, it’s highly illegal. On the ladder of illegality, it’s up there.
The Most Country Music Truck You Will Ever See – Video
If you want to stand out the next time you are in traffic, the perfect truck has been found. A TikTok creator, Hank Robinson Engraving, went all out engraving a 2018 F-250 with country music legends from front to back. The truck, which is named "Country State of Mind" was engraved with a Dremel drill for roughly 1,200 hours, according to the creator.
Why Brantley Gilbert Needed Ashley Cooke for ‘Over When We’re Sober’
One of the reasons Brantley Gilbert wanted Ashley Cooke to join him on his new single "Over When We're Sober" is because he knew his famous co-writer couldn't. Gilbert, Brock Berryhill and Justin Wilson wrote the song with Jelly Roll during a songwriting weekend at Lee Brice's farm. "There were...
Why Terri Clark Turned Down $1 Million Playboy Deal
Just imagine turning down $1 million dollars — but keeping it clean comes at a price. Terri Clark is no stranger to country music with '90s hits such as "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" and "Better Things to Do" under her belt. Just recently, on the Bobby Bones Show, Clark spoke of a time where she had to turn down a life changing amount of cash to keep her "meet and greets" from getting "weird."
Country Artists’ Last Pre-Fame Regular Job
As country music fans, we open our favorite music streaming sites, we download and listen to our favorite songs and pay our hard-earned money to go see our favorite artists play live in front of thousands. But, have you ever stopped to think what these uber-famous, successful and wealthy country...
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