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Morgan Wallen Teases New Track With a Different Sound, and Fans Are Eating It Up
Morgan Wallen has been keeping fans on the edge of their seat when it comes to new music, and he's finally pulling back the curtain. After sharing photos from the studio, the country singer is teasing a new track on social media. And, it's unlike anything he's done before. The...
RFK Jr. Cancels Iowa State Fair Stop Due to Security Concerns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s planned appearance at the Iowa State Fair has been called off. The Des Moines Register reports that Kennedy had planned to make an appearance at the Iowa State Fair at the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox. That will no longer be happening due to what the campaign is calling "security concerns." Kennedy had originally been scheduled to speak on Saturday, August 10th at 2:15 p.m. on a stage next to the Grand Concourse.
Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Multiple Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels
The company behind a popular cereal brand is facing multiple lawsuits accusing them of having high lead levels in their products. General Mills is facing class-action lawsuits in both Minnesota and California which the Minneapolis Star Tribune says accuse the company of "dangerously high lead levels" in its cereal. Which...
Joanna Gaines Hid Something of Hers in Son Drake’s College Apartment
Reality television star Joanna Gaines couldn't help but leave something of hers at her oldest son Drake's apartment. While moving him into his new home and decorating the space, she made sure to include one of her own cookbooks in the kitchen. Gaines claims it was to add a "pop...
Cedar Rapids Team Wins National Granny Basketball Tournament
Don't call this basketball team a bunch of 'grannies'. Call them National Champions!. A team from Cedar Rapids has won the largest National Granny Basketball Tournament in history! That team is the Cedar Rapids Sizzlers. CBS2 reports that the Sizzlers cooked their way to a National Championship in Granny Basketball with a thrilling 51-47 overtime win in the national title game. The tournament took place on August 3rd and 4th at the Homefield KCK Showcase Center in Kansas City.
New Cedar Rapids Restaurant Announces Closure After 3 Months
Another restaurant in Cedar Rapids will be shutting its doors in the very near future. Acapulco Seafood & Grill just opened its doors back in early May at 2925 Williams Pkwy SW, the former home of Vivian's Soul Food. After about three months in business, the restaurant revealed in the Cedar Rapids Area Foodies group on Facebook yesterday (August 7th) that they will be closing their doors this week. The post reads:
Big Lots Just Announced It’s Closing a Whopping 300 Stores
Big Lots is one of the bigger discount retail chain stores in America. With more than 1,300 locations nationwide, the discount chain has had its share of ups and downs as the decades have passed. Earlier in 2024, Big Lots estimated that it would be closing 35-40 stores nationwide that...
Flightless Eagle Who Used to Care for a Rock Now Raises Injured Eaglets
His name is Murphy and clearly this wannabe father is a natural parent. He lives in a bird sanctuary and had been caring for a rock as if it was an actual bald eagle egg. According to the Hasan Jasim website, Murphy, the bald eagle, can't fly because of a now healed broken leg, so he's kept safe at the World Bird Sanctuary in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
7 Different Colored Porch Light Bulbs and What They Mean in Iowa
When I think about lightbulbs, a whole range of thoughts and memories come to mind. For years, my go-to choice for indoor lighting was the G.E. Soft White bulbs. They provided that familiar warm glow that made my home feel inviting and cozy. To be honest, I didn’t just use them indoors; I kept a few outside as well, mostly due to sheer laziness and a lack of motivation to switch them out.
Frontier Flight to Dallas Canceled, Pilot Arrested Right Before Takeoff
With all of the airline woes as of late, traveling in America via plane seems to be getting harder and harder. Imagine getting all packed up, driving to the airport, parking your car, getting past security, getting to the gate, then anxiously awaiting to board your flight only to see the pilot walk past you in handcuffs.
‘I’m Better Off Not Eating’ – McDonald’s Customers Are Furious After Seeing Price Increases
Over the last few years, the price of fast-food in America has taken a weird turn. Most fast-food places now aren't the value that they used to be — meal deals are getting smaller and the prices are getting larger. One Reddit user shared a Finance Buzz report illustrating...
Carly Pearce Has Dreams Beyond Music: ‘I Would Love to Get Into Acting’ [Exclusive]
With the release of her latest album, Hummingbird, behind her, and a tour sure to be looming, Carly Pearce sat down with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights: On Demand to talk about what's next. It won't necessarily be more music – at least, not only music. When asked...
Riley Green Is an Underwear Ambassador + Fans Are, Umm … Excited!
Monday, Aug. 5, was National Underwear Day, and Riley Green didn't let it slip by without a celebratory post. The singer is a brand ambassador for Gildan Underwear and shared a collection of promotional photos that had fans in the comments section, well, audibly drooling. "Happy National Underwear Day from...
This Iowa Mall Has Been Closed Because of an…Unpaid Bill?!
When the covid crisis struck the U.S. in 2020, businesses either had to find creative ways in innovate or suffer the wrath of people staying inside of their homes and not visiting their stores. The food industry suffered exponentially during covid. Hotels, retail, the auto industry, airlines, movie theaters, malls,...
[WATCH] Country Star Chooses Iowa for World Premiere of New Song
Thousands of people from all across the country flocked to a small town in Iowa for Hinterland 2024. This music festival held in Saint Charles brought in some big names in the indie/country/pop space for some unforgettable performances. One of those performers made a triumphant return to the festival stage...
The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost Dates for 2024 in Nebraska
As fall approaches, the season edges closer, bringing cooler, crisper air and a shift in the landscape. Leaves turn brilliant hues, and we find ourselves bundling up—though some stubbornly cling to shorts and flip-flops, even as autumn settles in. While the concept of the “dead of fall” may seem odd, it’s here, and with it comes a sense of unease for the flora. Plants, flowers, and shrubs might sense the impending end, even if they’re not aware of it. The word that signals their twilight is “FROST.”
The Most Expensive Concerts to Attend by the Minute
Music fans have noticed the steady increase of ticket prices – actually, the Chief Economist at Apollo Academy calls the increase "sharp." The price of the average concert ticket has gone up a whopping 34 percent since 2018, and country music isn't immune. The Most Expensive Country Concerts to...
Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen Are First-Time Nominees at the 2024 VMAs
The list of nominations for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are out, and for the first time ever, Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen are among those vying for a trophy. The country stars find their names among several other heavy hitters in all genres of music, including Taylor Swift, who leads the 2024 VMAs nominees with 10 nods.
Every State Where It’s Illegal to Own an Adorable Axolotl as a Pet
They're cute and they could get you into a lot of trouble. Axolotl have been rising in popularity in recent years thanks to the amphibious creature's appearances in popular video games and as a plush character readily available on store shelves. What Is An Axolotl?. Axolotls are a type of...
Garth Brooks Got Real Emotional Watching This Olympic Event
Garth Brooks has been paying very close attention to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The country singer spoke with NBC's Maria Taylor during for a piece that aired on Monday night (Aug. 5). At the end, he got emotional talking about one particular (and particularly obscure) Olympic event.
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