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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...
Luke Combs’ Tom Petty Cover Is the Perfect SEC Football Hype Video Soundtrack [Watch]
With a new football season kicking off in just over a month, college football fans are getting hyped. In an effort to stoke those flames, the South Eastern Conference has released a hype video for the kickoff games, using Luke Combs' cover of Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream." The...
It’s Official, EF-1 Tornado Ripped Right Through The Quad Cities
Editor's Note: The featured image of this article is a stock photo of a severe tornado in tornado alley. It has been confirmed. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have hit the Quad Cities metro during Monday night's storms. The only town the tornado didn't touch was Rock Island but it hit all of the other major cities.
Did the Storm That Swept Through Iowa on July 15th Qualify as a Derecho?
On Monday, July 15th a massive storm struck a good chunk of the Midwest. It worked its way through parts of Eastern Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. According to a recent report, 425,000 people in the Midwest were left without power after this storm. Tornado warnings were issued all throughout the state in Rock Island, Scott, Henry, Mercer, Muscatine, Whiteside, Clinton, and Linn Counties.
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son [Watch]
Kane Brown has certainly mastered the art of parenting daughters. Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown, have added a third child to their team, a boy named Krewe. Brown was a guest on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, when he got candid and admitted something about fatherhood, that is worrisome to him, as he and his wife settle into their expanded family.
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
See 34 Adorable — and Charming — Pictures of Young Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan first moved to Nashville in the early 2000s, after graduating college. Not long after, Bryan became a member of a Music City publishing house. Among his first cuts was the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album, My Honky Tonk History. It wasn't long before he was signed as an artist himself — under the Capitol Music umbrella, Bryan scored another songwriting credit, co-writing Billy Currington's, "Good Directions."
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" has gone viral, with some putting the moment up there with the worst National Anthem performances of all time.
Macy’s Shutting Down 150 Locations Across America: Here’s Why
In America, shopping malls are still a thing, but some have not made it to 2024. Within those shopping malls, exists the "anchor stores," the four or so large department stores that are on the ends of each long pathway of the inside of the mall. One of those stores...
Say Hello to the New WNBA Leader in Assists!
In what was once an up-and-down rookie season, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has hit her stride. The Fever are in the playoff race. She recorded the first rookie triple-double in league history. And now she is officially a league leader in one of the main statistical categories. When Clark...
One of Iowa’s Best Burgers is Topped With Cheese Curds
If you ask the Iowa Beef Industry Council, they'll tell you that JJ’s Tavern + Grill in Ankeny has 2024's best burger in Iowa. But, Love Food has a different pick! "Based on genuine user reviews, awards, accolades, and the first-hand experience of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team," Love Food selected 'The Dominie' as Iowa's best cheeseburger!
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Remember When Dollywood Opened Its Doors?
Dolly Parton has become a one-woman empire over the years, branching out of music and into books, movies and many other endeavors, But one of the cornerstones of her empire is Dollywood, which opened for business on July 16 in 1986. Parton had already had a long career as a...
Could Jelly Roll Be Planning a Performance at WWE SummerSlam?
Jelly Roll is once again set to be a part of a WWE Universe event. Two of the singer's songs will be the theme songs for this year's WWE SummerSlam, according to a social media announcement from Paul Michael Levesque, aka Triple H — a retired pro wrestler and the WWE's Chief Content Officer.
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s VP Pick?
Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance," Trump posted via Truth Social on July 15 (Monday).
End Of An Era: Redbox Closing Kiosks Nationwide, Including Iowa & Wisconsin
Redbox has officially seen its days. Nationwide, Redbox is closing all kiosks after its parent company files for bankruptcy. I remember the days of physical DVDs and all the people lined up at the Redbox machine, outside Walgreens, really late at night trying to find a new movie to watch! Then Netflix came in and took the streaming world to a whole new level.
Man Suing Las Vegas Dancer for $38.5M Claiming Relationship Fraud
One man had his heart broken by an exotic dancer, and he is now suing her for $38.5 million, according to local Las Vegas television station KSNV. The story starts back in 2014, when an Arkansas man, Fred Brunner, went to Las Vegas to unwind. Brunner was in the middle of a divorce and was looking to blow off some steam when he went to a gentleman's club in Sin City.
New ‘Stranger Things’ Video Gives First Look at Final Season
Production is underway on the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. In fact, according to a newly released behind-the-scenes video, the cast and crew have already completed half of the massive production ahead of the show’s return. The video in question is below. You’ll hear from various members...
Famous Actors Who Are Also Country Singers
Kevin Costner, Billy Bob Thornton and more top-name actors are well-known for their starring roles in television and film, but did you know that some off your favorite actors are also country singers?. Costner was actually a musician before he was ever a famous actor, and he now heads up...
The 50 Saddest Country Songs of All Time, Ranked
Each one of country music's 50 saddest songs is unique, but they all have one important thing in common: They all tell a powerful, tear-jerking story. Some of those stories are on topics that don't get explored quite enough: For example, Sunny Sweeney opens up about the pain of infertility and miscarriage in "Bottle by My Bed," and Chris Stapleton tributes the life of a beloved family dog in "Maggie's Song."
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