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Cedar Rapids Casino Project is One Step Closer to Reality
Get ready, Cedar Rapids. An official application has been filed for a Linn County casino gaming license. The application was officially filed on August 2nd to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, according to the Corridor Business Journal. The application was filed jointly by Penninsula Pacific Entertainment, which would run and operate the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, and the nonprofit Linn County Gaming Association. The CBJ reports that the group would help distribute 8% of casino revenue to local nonprofit groups.
‘Inside Out 2’ Now One of the Ten Biggest Films in History, Outgrossing ‘The Avengers’
As its impressive box-office run continues, Inside Out 2 has now achieved two major milestone at the same time: It’s officially passed The Avengers on the all-time worldwide grosses list — and in doing so, became one of the ten biggest movies in history. This week, Inside Out...
See Inside the Most Famous Homes in Country Music — No. 6 Is Spectacular! [Pictures]
Country music fans have seen inside the biggest, craziest and most expensive country singers' homes, but there are some celebrity homes in country music that are almost as famous as the country stars who own them. Country music's most famous houses highlight residences that have been immortalized in television and...
Get A Sneak Peak at The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow
The Iowa State Fair is known for many things, but none quite as iconic as the Butter Cow. This creamy bovine marvel isn’t just a tribute to dairy, it’s a testament to sheer butter artistry. Each year, it requires a whopping 400 to 600 pounds of butter and the combined effort of three sculptors working 40 hours each. They start with a rough draft of a cow, then carefully carve out veins and texture, making sure it looks as lifelike as possible. Sadly, there is no butter mooing.
Megan Moroney Gave Us a Pretty Spicy Scoop, Too [Watch]
Megan Moroney finally admitted this week that she and Morgan Wallen dated, but insisted they were never a full-time couple and refused to say more. This isn't the first time the "I'm Not Pretty" singer has shared secrets during an on-camera interview. In 2023, she revealed something pretty spicy to Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul.
Gretchen Wilson’s First Time on the Radio Story Is Better Than Anyone Else’s [Exclusive]
Every single country artist that has broken through and gotten one of their songs on the radio has some sort of story of their first time hearing their song on the radio. Gretchen Wilson’s First Time on the Radio Story Is Better Than Anyone Else’s. It's been 20...
Fans Lose It After Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Join Morgan Wallen Onstage [Watch]
Morgan Wallen pulled out all the stops at his show in Kansas City on Friday night (Aug. 2), bringing celebrity guests to the stage at Arrowhead Stadium. The internet lost its mind — both pro and con — when Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones waked to the stage with Wallen.
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Sells Famous TV Home in Waco — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has sold his historic home in Waco, Texas, and chances are, the buyer got a pretty sweet deal on the famous property. The celebrated carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Renovation Road initially listed his charming residence for $650,000 in April of 2024. Harp reduced his asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and the house went into pending status on June 27 after he accepted an offer.
Can Jelly Roll Head Up the Week’s Most Popular Videos?
Jelly Roll has just released a powerful new video for his new song, "Liar." Will he gain enough support to dominate the weekly countdown of the most popular videos in country music?. That remains to be seen. Jelly Roll's "Liar" video is a dream come true for fans, since the...
The 50 Greatest Classic Country Artists
How does one decide the Top 50 classic country artists of all time? Obviously, hit songs are essential, and a resume worthy of the Country Music Hall of Fame is key, while actual induction is better. However, the true legends of country music are those who exert a lasting influence on subsequent artists, as you'll see on this list.
Iowa Baseball Team’s Charter Bus Destroyed in Fire
Early Friday morning, a charter bus transporting the Sioux City Explorers, a professional baseball team, caught fire while en route from Iowa to a game in a Chicago suburb. The incident occurred as the bus was approaching Earlham, Iowa, a small town with a population of around 1,400, situated approximately a third of the way into their 490-mile journey to Geneva, Illinois.
Carly Pearce Goes on NSFW Rant, Kicks Troublemaker Out of WE Fest Set [Watch]
Carly Pearce wasn't in the mood to take any nonsense from an unruly concertgoer during her set at WE Fest on Friday night (Aug. 2). The country singer stopped her show to direct an uncharacteristically profane rant toward a male concertgoer that ended with him being escorted out of the venue at her insistence.
Eastern Iowa Pool Hosts K9 Splash Event and My Dog Has a New Destiny! [VIDEO]
For anyone who was looking for a fun time with their dog during the first weekend in August, Bever Park Pool was the place to be!. Bever Park Pool, located in Cedar Rapids, held a two-day doggy splash event, and it was the perfect weekend to let dogs enjoy some time in the water. It was warm, the sun was out, and tons of puppies spent hours playing in the pool.
‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Daughter Is Engaged!
The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond had some big news to share in her blog post on Sunday (Aug. 4): Her daughter Paige is getting married. Paige -- who's turning 25 at the end of August -- officially got engaged to her boyfriend David Anderson over the weekend, after a surprise proposal in Dallas, Texas. In her blog post, Drummond says that she's been helping David plan the whole thing for about six weeks -- and that it's been tough to keep the secret from the world.
Carly Pearce’s New Tattoo Might Be Her Most Special One Yet
Carly Pearce celebrated three years of Grand Ole Opry membership on Saturday (Aug. 3), and to mark the day, she showed fans her new, Opry-themed tattoo. On Instagram, she shared a close-up shot of her new ink: A small black-and-white postage stamp stylized with a guitar, the words "Grand Ole Opry" and "WSM," and the year she was inducted.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Makes a Surprise Visit Back Home
If the United States Women's Olympic basketball team were re-selected today, Caitlin Clark would be in Paris preparing for the next matchup. Instead, she has had about 2 weeks off and spent some of that time in Iowa!. While the Indiana Fever front office and coaching staff would never admit...
You’re Using the Word ‘Weird’ All Wrong and Don’t Even Realize It
"Weird" has a long history that is rather, well, weird. The while the word has been around for centuries, the meaning behind it has shifted throughout time from being a compliment to a descriptor for something deemed unusual or out of he ordinary. Origin Of 'Weird'. When we use the...
Morgan Wallen Concertgoer Arrested, Charged With Terrorist Threats
A man who attended Morgan Wallen's Friday night (Aug. 2) show in Kansas City has been arrested for making "terroristic threats" on social media ahead of the show. According to court documents obtained by Variety, an Illinois man named Aaron Brown made a post on X hours before the show in which he threatened to shoot Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce if they came out onstage.
Luke Combs’ Fantasy Football League Losers Join Him Onstage [Watch]
Last season, Luke Combs and his fantasy football league came up with quite the punishment for finishing in last place: And that punishment was exacted during the singer's Cincinnati, Ohio show on Saturday (Aug. 3.) In between songs, Combs paused his set to explain that he and his league had...
Popular Restaurant Chains You Didn’t Know Were Founded in Iowa
Are you hungry? I hope not because you likely will be after reading this. I mean, you could always read up on these Iowa-based chains and then head to grab a bite. That seems fair, right?. Let's explore popular restaurant chains that got their start right here in Iowa! We...
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