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George Strait on Kris Kristofferson: ‘He Lived One Heck of a Life’
After Kris Kristofferson's death on Saturday (Sept. 28), George Strait is remembering the late legend for his world-classic songwriting talents and his kind spirit. Strait and Kristofferson weren't personal friends, but in his tribute, the King of Country says that Kristofferson's graciousness still shined through in every encounter they had.
Why Were Verizon Cell Phones in SOS Mode Yesterday?
If you are a Verizon cell phone customer, you may have noticed something strange with your phone yesterday. At least 100,000 Verizon were struggling with outages in their cell phone service, and this number may have been much bigger. Before I left work yesterday, I stuck my head into my boss's office to say goodbye and I'll see him tomorrow, and he mentioned his phone did not have any service.
From Waverly to the Big Leagues: Iowa Native Guides Team to MLB Playoffs
Major League Baseball, like most pro sports, has some wild twists and turns, doesn't it? The Detroit Tigers were at the bottom of the American League Central in 2020. In 2021, under new head coach Andrew Jay (A.J.) Hinch, they finished third. Last year, they finished in a distant second and missed the playoffs.
After 72 Years, Schwan’s Famous Yellow Frozen Food Delivery Trucks Are Done
Most people over 30 remember that iconic frozen yellow Schwan's delivery truck rolling up to either your house or your neighbor's, packed tidy with frozen food that would last forever. Schwan's trucks still frequented American neighborhoods in 2024, but we have some bad news for fans of frozen food. Schwan's...
Determined Dad Walks 5 Hours to Daughter’s Wedding Amid Hurricane Destruction
He wasn't missing it even if it meant spending five hours to walk nearly 30 miles. A dad is being praised for his unthinkable trek to make his daughter's wedding as flood waters continued to rise in the southeastern part of the U.S. last week. Drive From South Carolina To...
If a Slice of Bread Is Moldy, Can You Eat the Rest of the Loaf?
Admit it, you've considered it. We've all thought about it before: Can you eat the slice of bread that isn't moldy in a moldy loaf?. As the price of groceries continues to skyrocket, we are all trying our best to stretch out every penny, so throwing away food is extra painful for many families.
The 9 Wildest Kris Kristofferson Stories of All Time
Kris Kristofferson wasn't just a legendary songwriting talent, and he wasn't just a multi-faceted star of stage, page and screen. He also just might be one of country music's most fascinating people ever. As the country music world grieves his death (Sept. 28), many stars are remembering Kristofferson for his...
Iowa DOT Gets Rid of Majority of Cedar Rapids Traffic Cameras
The Iowa Department of Transportation issued a ruling on Monday that will turn off hundreds of traffic cameras across the state, including many here in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the DOT issued its ruling on 348 camera permit requests from 28 Iowa municipalities. A new Iowa law requires cities to request permits to justify the use of automated traffic enforcement cameras. Under the guidelines in the new law approved by lawmakers and signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, the Gazette reports that the DOT approved just 11 cameras. There will now be fixed traffic cameras in only four Iowa cities; four each in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, and one each in Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Le Claire.
The Best Tacos in Iowa Can Be Found at a Food Truck
Today is the ULTIMATE "Taco Tuesday." Happy National Taco Day!. To celebrate National Taco Day, Yelp has released a list of the best taco joints in all 50 states. Here in Iowa, the winner is Flame The Taqueria in Johnston! Flame the Taqueria's main location is at 5765 Merle Hay Road, but there is also a restaurant at 103 Main St SE in Bondurant, Flame Cantina in Ankeny, and a food truck that travels around the area.
Luke Bryan Challenge Video Goes Viral After Fan Finds Guitar [Watch]
Luke Bryan teamed with video challenge content creators AreYouKiddingTV and almost immediately, the clip took off on TikTok. The challenge was simple: The first person to bring Luke Bryan a guitar and play him one of his songs gets $500. Bryan dropped his Mind of a Country Boy album on...
A Beloved Item Here in Cedar Rapids is One I Hate 😩
What do you do when you're the odd one out or so it seems? There is an item here that people race for. If there's a team meeting. You'll find at least one person perched right up front because that's where they are. They are so popular that there's not just one, there are many. I went to get a picture of them today and had to wait. There were people having a good time laughing and my general disgust of these probably wouldn't have been welcome. If you were wondering they are massage chairs.
University of Iowa Tops U.S. News Rankings in Several Programs
Here's what happens when you're good at something, people tend to notice. Don't look now but the University of Iowa is up to more good things. They've been noticed by the folks at U.S. News & World Report. They're reporting that U of I is keeping top rankings. The University is highly regarded in several key academic areas, especially the nursing and writing programs. You'll notice I am writing about their nursing and writing programs, I am not in them. So, here you'll be treated to the writing style of a pre-schooler. If only the keyboard had a backward r.
The Night William Shatner Fought WWE Star Jerry Lawler
The night that William Shatner found himself squaring off against WWE legend Jerry "The KIng" Lawler during a 1995 match in Houston, Texas was an interesting one. "I knew it was fake, but I didn't realize how fake it is," he tells UCR now. What was supposed to be a brief dalliance ended up establishing the Star Trek legend as one of the many characters in the wrestling universe. He ended up inducting Lawler into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. A little more than a decade later, Shatner himself was inducted into the Hall as part of the 2020 class.
Blink and You’ll Miss It! Iowa’s Viral Fast Food Sensation Is Back for a Limited Time!
I like to think of myself as a sort of burger connoisseur. When I first moved to the Midwest nearly four years ago, I was amazed at one fast food chain that we don't have back in Northeast Pennsylvania...Culver's. An Iowa fast food favorite is bringing back a viral sensation...
Remember How Blake Shelton Was Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry?
Blake Shelton's invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry was unlike any that came before it. In fact, no Opry member since has been asked in quite the same way, either!. With an assist from Trace Adkins, Shelton was asked to join the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 28, 2010. It all started with a message that was very on-brand for Shelton.
10 Country Stars Who’ve Written Songs About Opioid Addiction
For too many people — in the United States and beyond — opioid dependence is a devastating fact of life. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that 16 million people worldwide and more than 2.1 million people in the United States struggle with opioid use disorder, and a 2023 NIH study reveals that only about one in five adults struggling received medication to treat it in 2021.
Disney+ Is Cracking Down on Shared Passwords
If you are using someone else's Disney+ password, you'd better binge whatever you are behind on soon, because Disney is ready to shut it down. But fear not ... you can share a password now, but it is going to cost you. According to an announcement earlier this week, Disney...
Luke Combs is Making Plans to Help Hurricane Victims in His Home State
Luke Combs is taking action to help those affected by Hurricane Helene's devastating storms and flooding across the U.S. southeast. The country star shared a statement on social media on Saturday (Sept. 28), including a special message of support for storm victims in his home state. "Absolutely heartbroken for everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. Especially my folks in Western North Carolina," he wrote.
Bet You Didn’t Know: Surprising Movies Filmed in Iowa
When you last went to a movie - or streamed it at home, did you watch the credits? Many of us watch the first minute or so of them to see if we recognized all the actors, or perhaps couldn't figure out who played someone in the film. But unless...
Jelly Roll Sings ‘Winning Streak,’ ‘Liar’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut [Watch]
Jelly Roll capped off a banner weekend in New York, N.Y. -- which also included a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden -- by making his Saturday Night Live debut. He was the musical guest on the premiere episode of the legendary show's 50th season, joining host Jean Smart and a slew of special guests from a variety of corners of the film and entertainment industry.
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