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Celebrate Classic Cars at the Dubuque Studebaker Drivers Club 60th International Meet
This week, the Dubuque County Fairgrounds is buzzing with excitement as the Iowa Hawkeye Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club hosts its 60th International Meet. Today (June 25th) to the 29th, Studebaker enthusiasts from all over the world will gather to celebrate these classic American cars right in Dubuque. Whether you're a car owner, a fan, or just curious, there's something for everyone.
Woman Believes Stepmom Is Hiding Her Inheritance From Late Father: ‘Claims He Didn’t Have a Will’
A woman on Reddit shared that she believes her stepmom is hiding her inheritance from her late father. She even alleged that the stepmother "claims he didn't have a will." In her post, she explained that her dad died from a terminal brain tumor and lived abroad with his wife, Jenny, and the woman's teen sisters.
New Iowa Hunting Regulations for 24/25 Seasons: What to Know
Iowa hunters will once again need to gear up for some important regulatory updates in the 2024-25 hunting seasons, especially those targeting deer, migratory birds, and fur-bearing animals. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know before heading out into the field. Let's break those changes down. Deer...
Who’s Next? Waterloo to Appoint New Police Chief
Earlier this month, Waterloo Chief of Police Joe Liebold, retired from the force after thirty-four years with the WPD. The search for a replacement for his position is going much faster than anticipated. According to a press release from the City of Waterloo, a candidate has already been found! This...
Why Do Police Officers Always Wear Sunglasses? Here Are Four Important Reasons
Ever wondered why police officers are always wearing sunglasses?. Typically, you see cops strut around town or lean into your car window when they pull you over and they have their trademark monochromatic uniform on with all the attachments – a screeching radio, a taser, a badge. They might...
Claim Your Share: Search For Unclaimed Money In Iowa Now
It's summertime in Eastern Iowa, I can assure you this is a hot weather fever dream. The state of Iowa just might have property or even cash with YOUR name on it. Let me explain before you go make a down payment on a hot new pickup truck (though, red IS your color, by the way...)
These Are The Road Closures To Know As The Mississippi River Rises
The Mississippi River is back on it's favorite pastime. Corn is supposed to be knee-high by the 4th of July, not the Mississippi River. But rain from up north (Minnesota and Wisconsin) is making the river rise in the Quad Cities. So much so that the City of Davenport is...
Peter Frampton Announces the Positively Thankful Tour
Peter Frampton has announced a new run of tour dates leading up to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October. The Positively Thankful Tour will launch on Sept. 8 in North Charleston, South Carolina, and run through September 23 in Northfield, Ohio. "It’s been an incredible year...
Belew, Levin, Vai and Carey Expand King Crimson BEAT Tour
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey have expanded their upcoming BEAT tour, adding 21 new dates to the '80s King Crimson-focused trek. The new string of dates begins on Nov. 18 in Thousand Oaks, California, and concludes on Dec. 18 in Highland, California. The expansion brings the trek up to 65 dates in total, with several shows already sold out.
Who Is Donald Trump’s 2024 Running Mate?
Donald Trump has made a decision regarding a running mate in the upcoming 2024 election. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted former president recently told reporters that the decision regarding his 2024 running mate has been made in his "mind," according to Fox News. Who Is Donald Trump's 2024 Vice President Pick?
Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer Comes Out, Launches Relationship With Girlfriend
Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer has come out as a lesbian. The 33-year-old came out over the weekend via social media, hard-launching her relationship in the process. "Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb," Gummer captioned a series of photos on Instagram. One image in the slideshow...
Ghost Town: What Happened to Elkport, Iowa?
Elkport, Iowa, was once a thriving community steeped in history. However, a catastrophic flood in 2004 forever altered its landscape, leaving behind haunting remnants of its past. This is the story of resilience, loss, and the enduring beauty found amidst the ruins of a once-vibrant town. Who lived in Elkport?
Why Ted Nugent’s Label Tried to Keep ‘Stranglehold’ Off His Album
Ted Nugent says his record label tried to keep him from recording "Stranglehold" for his debut album. He didn't listen, of course. Instead the eight minute-long epic quickly became Nugent's signature song, partly because of its length and unusual structure, which is exactly what made the record executives nervous about including it on the album.
55 Years Ago: The Hollies Record a Hit With an Unknown Elton John
If you want to make a career in the music business, you have to cut your teeth somehow. For Elton John, known in his early days as simply "Reggie," that meant doing quite a lot of work as a staff songwriter and sometimes a session pianist. One of those gigs was with the Hollies, who got together with John in June 1969 in what was then EMI Studios in London (it would later become Abbey Road Studios) to record a song written by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott called "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," originally recorded by the American singer-songwriter Kelly Gordon.
New AI Lawsuit Values Hit Songs at $150,000 Each
A lawsuit filed by the Recording Industry Association of America is demanding compensation of $150,000 for each song allegedly copied by artificial intelligence startups Suno and Udio. The corporations are accused of breaching copyright laws to create clones of hit singles by the RIAA, which says it represents around 85...
Filmmaker Files Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Tom Petty Footage
Filmmaker Martyn Atkins has filed a lawsuit against Warner Music's production branch over their use of some allegedly stolen footage in a 2021 documentary about Tom Petty. Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers was directed by Mary Wharton and featured new interviews with people like Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers as it detailed the making of Petty's 1994 solo album. It also included never-before-seen-footage, culled from hours of 16mm archival film that Wharton was given access to via Petty's daughter, Adria.
A Huge List of July 2024 Events in Eastern Iowa
Summer has arrived and there are a TON of big events happening in Eastern Iowa and beyond! Check out a list below!. *For a full list of fireworks displays happening in Eastern Iowa, click HERE*. Theatre Cedar Rapids. Select dates from June 21st through July 28th. "Jenna, a waitress (and...
Pete Townshend’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Ballet to Premiere Next Year
Pete Townshend has announced the premiere of Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, based on the Who’s classic 1973 album. The production will open in the U.K. in May 2025, following years of development after the guitarist’s wife, Rachel Fuller, created an orchestral version of the music, which was recorded in 2016.
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