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How do you know you've made it? There are many ways for instance money. If you've made it big the cash flow can be great. Maybe it's status, you've gotten to the highest rung on the who's who ladder. However you measure success getting something named after you, which is mostly positive, is a good thing. I say mostly good because the Hindenburg started out well, finishing, not so much. This naming is much better and though it could lead to an explosion, it'll be of flavor.
‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Dead at 60
American Pickers star Frank Fritz has died. He was 60. Fritz's longtime co-star and friend Mike Wolfe (pictured above, right) broke the news to fans, also sharing that he was by Fritz's side when he passed on Monday (Sept. 30). "It’s with a broken heart that I share with all...
Iowa Cornfields Could Look Very Different Soon
Iowa cornfields have looked the way the way they do for hundreds of years. Tall stalks of corn. There were modifications through the years. The one notable difference was when stalks started showing up with multiple ears of corn. That may have been a result of hybrids where the primary ear was damaged, failed, or didn't pollinate properly. Other than that not much has changed when it comes to height, but that is all about to change if Bayer has anything to say about it.
Rascal Flatts Are Back! New Life Is a Highway Tour Planned for 2025
Rascal Flatts will break retirement to launch a two-month-long tour in 2025. The group's Life Is a Highway Tour is set to begin in February. It's their first shows together in over a half-decade. Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney began teasing a reunion on social media in...
Why Keith Urban, Jelly Roll + Kenny Chesney Will Play Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
Country music will be well represented at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19. Included in this year's list of performers are Keith Urban, Jelly Roll and Kenny Chesney, who will each perform in honor of various inductees. Mac MacAnally will also take the stage during the ceremony.
Cargill Workers on Strike in Cedar Rapids: What You Need to Know
A Cedar Rapids branch of the privately owned company, Cargill, has officially gone on strike. Cargill specializes in agricultural supply chain as well as food production. According to the corporation's official website, Cargill is organized into five different enterprises such as agricultural supply chain, protein & salt, animal nutrition & health, food & Bioindustrial, financial services & metals.
Big Lots Closing 47 More Locations — Total Closures Now 350+
What in the dickens is happening to Big Lots? The discount retailer giant is shrinking by the day. Earlier this month, Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, with a plan to close just over 300 locations. They have just added 47 more to that list, bringing the closure...
New Iowa Law Shuts Down Most Waterloo Traffic Cameras
A new Iowa law is going to affect whether or not you get clocked by a traffic camera. The Iowa Department of Transportation now has the power to approve and disapprove of whether or not cities can use traffic cameras on Iowa roads. Any towns or jurisdictions that wanted to...
Identify Sneaky IRS Scams With These Two Surefire Tricks
Coming in contact with someone who says they are an IRS officer can be scary whether they are on the phone or standing at your front door. The urge is there for some to throw all common sense out the door when they feel like they are in big trouble. Fortunately, there are some telltale signs that someone is definitely not a representative from the Internal Revenue Service.
Dylan Marlowe Admits He Almost Gave Up on ‘Boys Back Home’ [Listen]
Dylan Marlowe's debut single is a country boy tribute that he admits is a personal highlight of his live show. "Boys Back Home" is a jam, and the recorded version with Dylan Scott cranks the dial up to 10. "Yeah, here's to the boys back home / Drinking dirt road beers on a Friday night," he sings at each chorus.
Garth Brooks on Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday: ‘He’s Gonna Live Forever’
President Jimmy Carter turns 100 on Tuesday (Oct. 1), making him the first president ever to reach the milestone. Smack dab in the middle of their 14th Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood took some time while on the ground to speak on the former president and his legacy.
TIME WARP: 79 Photos That Scream Life in the ’70s
The 1970s was all about extremes. Fashion was both shockingly tight and incredibly loose, often within the same outfit. It was more than a trend—it was a vibe. Just like fashion, popular culture had its own rebellious streak. Films were grittier than ever with scenes that would cause a riot in theaters today (if people actually went to theaters). At the same time, disco might have "sucked" but it ruled the music scene and became the soundtrack to iconic "only in the '70s" movies like Saturday Night Fever.
Fans Are Loving Jelly Roll + MGK’s ‘Tonight Show’ Performance of ‘Lonely Road’ [Watch]
Jelly Roll visited with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show on Monday night (Sept. 30), and he brought a few friends. MGK and Travis Barker joined the singer for a stirring performance of "Lonely Road." The "I Am Not Okay" singer also spoke with Fallon about his cut-for-time skit on...
Keith Urban Recalls His ‘Playgirl’ Moment: ‘Luckily I Play Guitar’
Keith Urban once appeared in Playgirl Magazine, and he'll play coy, but he's got a sense of humor when it's brought up so many years later. During a chat with Rob Lowe on the Literally! with Rob Lowe podcast, the actor was armed with this detail of the country star's past. Initially, Urban pretended he was too shy to talk about it, joking that he didn't understand why folks would want to see men in their birthday suits when Playboy exists.
Is Iowa One of the Least Expensive States to Own a Dog?
Having someone who's always excited and happy to see you walk in the door is one of the greatest joys you can be given in life. In the year since my wife and I brought home our dog, Winona, there hasn't been a single time she hasn't been happy when we've come home.
Here Are the Lyrics to Jelly Roll, MGK, ‘Lonely Road’
Jelly Roll, MGK and the writers behind the lyrics to "Lonely Road" didn't just twist the message of John Denver's classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads." They built an entirely new story. Melodically, country fans will hear the 1971 hit with each chorus, but the verses and bridge to "Lonely...
Two Jones County Restaurants are 2024 Best Tenderloin Finalists
We're happy to report that not one, but TWO Eastern Iowa restaurants have made the list of the top five best tenderloins in the state for 2024!. On Tuesday, October 1st, the Iowa Pork Producers revealed the finalists for this year's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin competition. They narrowed it down from 532 nominated restaurants to 40 restaurants, and then narrowed down the 40 to just these five:
Check Out 1,000+ Hand-Carved Jack-O-Lanterns in Iowa This Month
Spirits in the Gardens will be returning to Reiman Gardens in Ames in the very near future! The annual event is set for October 11th through the 13th of 2024. Spirits in the Gardens is a popular Halloween event that features more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns that have been hand-carved by volunteers. All of the Jack-O-Lanterns are lit-up and put on display at Reiman Gardens, and guests can walk through the outdoor display at night and admire them.
Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood on Kris Kristofferson’s Death: ‘This One Hurt’ [Exclusive]
One of Trisha Yearwood's all-time dream-come-true moments came with Kris Kristofferson by her side. Her mind went there when she was asked of the legendary songwriter's death and legacy. "This one hurt. This is a tough one. This is a legend that was lost," she says. Garth Brooks is seated...
CNN to Start Charging Some Online Readers to View Content
CNN has announced it is in the process of starting to charge some people who come to their website for news and information. As of this week, the brand will begin asking users to pay $3.99 a month to access content at CNN.com. There's also an annual subscription option available for $29.99 a year.
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