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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."
The Highest Elevated Point in Iowa Isn’t Where You Think
When you live in Iowa, you hear all of the jokes about how flat our state is. With the number of farms and fields that stretch across Iowa and how strong the wind can feel daily, it's hard to blame people from other parts of the country for thinking Iowa is flat. While parts of Iowa might be comparable to a pancake, there are plenty of areas in Eastern Iowa near the Mississippi River that have rolling hills and extreme changes in the terrain.
WNBA Veteran Makes Classy Gesture to Help Caitlin Clark [VIDEO]
Caitlin Clark has experienced plenty of highs early in her WNBA career. She was the first overall draft pick, has more double-double games than any WNBA rookie in league history, and is the odds-on favorite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. If the WNBA season were to...
Jana Kramer Marries Allan Russell in Fairytale Scottish Wedding
Jana Kramer married her longtime boyfriend, Allan Russell, in Scotland on Saturday (July 13). People reports that the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of just 35 guests — and in a nod to Russell's family lineage, the ceremony took place at Carnell Estate in Scotland, while the men in the wedding party all wore kilts.
Fatal Breast Cancer: Iowa Highest in the Nation
Recent research shows that more American women are falling behind on essential breast cancer screenings. This issue is especially critical in Iowa, a state that ranks among the highest in the nation for fatal breast cancer cases. Leading causes of cancer in women. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Cody Johnson Speaks Out After Trump Campaign Rally Shooting [Watch]
Just minutes after former president Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his campaign rally on Saturday evening (July 13), Cody Johnson took the stage for a performance in Chicago, Ill. The singer had thoughts to share on the incident, which bloodied Trump's face and left at least one...
Everything You Need to Know for the Buchanan County Fair
It's not summer until we can plan a day at our local county fair!. The Buchanan County Fair is back this week. It's going on from Tuesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 21st at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence. This year, the fair's theme is "Fair of Dreams: if...
Jelly Roll’s Son Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Kid’s Choice Awards [Photos]
It was family night for Jelly Roll and his two children -- Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord -- at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night (July 13.) Jelly -- who was a nominee at presenter at the awards show, and also got slimed onstage -- walked the red carpet with his 16-year-old daughter Bailee and seven-year-old son Noah. The family matched in denim outfits, and little Noah gave a sweet thumbs up and a big smile to cameras on the carpet.
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down More Rowdy Fans Mid-Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert doesn't mess around with the code of conduct she expects from fans at her shows. For the second time this month, the singer paused a show to call out a rowdy fan. This time, it was during her headlining set at the 2024 Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Mont. on Saturday night (July 13.)
2024 Great Jones County Fair – Everything You Need to Know
The Great Jones County Fair will be taking over Monticello this week, and we could not be more excited! Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event:. The 2024 Great Jones County Fair will take place Wednesday, July 17th through Sunday, July 21st. "Sneak-a-Peek" Day is Tuesday, July 16th.
George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
Jason Aldean Dedicates a Song to Trump After Shooting Injury [Watch]
Jason Aldean stood in solidarity with former president Donald Trump during a show in Nashville on Saturday night (July 13), just hours after Trump was injured in an alleged assassination attempt at a campaign rally. As he introduced his controversial 2023 hit "Try That in a Small Town," Aldean told...
An Iowa Baker is Competing on a New Netflix Show [WATCH]
If you're a fan of baking and cooking shows, there's a new Netflix series on the way that you might want to check out. Thanks to a recent article from the Iowa City Press Citizen, we learned that an Iowa baker by the name of Eileen Gannon is set to compete on Blue Ribbon Baking Championship! The series will debut just in time for the Iowa State Fair.
Two Major Changes Coming to Target Stores Immediately
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target. Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shoppers remorse after the fact. Hey we've all been there so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when they're...
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