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Billy Currington Was Definitely ‘Doin’ Somethin’ Right’ During Dubuque Concert
Hundreds of Dubuquers and Tri-Staters undoubtedly paid closer attention than usual to Friday's weather forecast with nervousness and cautious optimism. The rain started early in the morning, and didn't let up until the afternoon. Midwesterners have more-or-less quietly accepted this summer might be rainier than usual, but there was an outdoor concert that evening...
North Carolina Cop Accused Of Tasing Students And Teacher For Fun
A search warrant has revealed that a former Selma Middle School resource officer, Dannya "Jersey" Tavarez, is under investigation for allegedly giving a middle school teacher an unexpected jolt—literally. Former School Resource Officer's Shocking Lesson Plan: Taser Training 101. The 26-year-old Tavarez, who resigned from her post in April,...
Why Fireworks Were Banned For Almost 80 Years In Iowa
It's hard to believe that fireworks in the state of Iowa have only been legal to buy and use for just 7 years. Before that, it was against the law for Iowans to sell or use fireworks for almost 80 years. The craziest part is that just one incident in...
Two Eastern Iowa Women Both Win Top Prizes In Scratch Off Games
I really want to win the lottery one of these days. Even if it's a simple $5. It just sounds like the excited I need and you probably need too. Two women in Iowa not only have the feeling of winning money from the Iowa Lottery but the feeling of winning a lot of money.
Watch Zach Bryan Sing With the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl in Nashville
Zach Bryan's Quittin' Time Tour swung through Nashville on Saturday night (June 29), delivering plenty of unforgettable moments for the crowd. Kacey Musgraves even made a special appearance to sing her Grammy-winning hit duet with Bryan, "I Remember Everything." But the biggest surprise guest of the night wasn't even a...
South Carolina Is Home To One Of The Most Overpriced Grocery Stores In America
When you're out grocery shopping, you have a lot of choices to make about where to shop. Local brands, local franchises of bigger brands, chains, and big box stores, but they all come with different prices, but which ones are the most overpriced stores?. Most "Overpriced" Grocery Stores. South Carolina...
Mississippi Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America
When you're out grocery shopping, you have a lot of choices to make about where to shop. Local brands, local franchises of bigger brands, chains, and big box stores, but they all come with different prices, but which ones are the most overpriced stores?. Most "Overpriced" Grocery Stores. Mississippi has...
30 Mood-Boosting Country Songs According to Taste of Country Fans
If there's one thing we love about music, it's that it speaks to our soul. Music can offer us the words we're struggling to find, it can soothe our aching hearts and it can rile up a crowd. And country music is no exception. So we asked our country music...
What Fireworks Are You Allowed to Shoot Off?
As we get closer to the 4th of July, many people are stocking up on some spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosier don'ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers — with or without the scooter stick — or whistlin' kitty chasers. But believe it or not, even...
Keith Urban’s Oldest Daughter Is Wife Nicole Kidman’s Twin!
Keith Urban’s oldest daughter proves she’s a doppelgänger of her mother. Nicole Kidman had a special plus one during Balenciaga’s fall couture show in Paris on June 26. Fashion site Vogue Magazine caught the moment the pair entered the fashion show. The 15-year-old sported a knee-length black dress, pointed pumps and black sunglasses. Similarly, Nicole sported a long black dress with similar accessories.
This Is The #1 Party School In The State Of Iowa
School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world. Today I just want to party! You most likely already have a college in mind when it comes to the best party schools in the great state of Iowa. We will look at the top three party colleges in all of Iowa!
Wisconsin Has One Of The Most Overpriced Grocery Stores In America
Paying to much for food is never fun. The great state of Wisconsin is known for a lot of things, overpriced grocery stores is not one of them. Yet Wisconsin is still home to one of the most expensive grocery shopping experiences in America. Most "Overpriced" Grocery Stores. Wisconsin has...
Iowa Woman Holding Knife Threw Soda At Culver’s Employee
We thought incidents like these occurred in Florida, but little did we know, it's happening right here in the Quad Cities too. Davenport Woman Remains in Custody After Alleged Incident at Culver's. Laryn Ingram-Williams, 27, faces serious charges, including a felony for going armed with intent and an aggravated misdemeanor...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Willie Nelson To Miss Three More Outlaw Music Festival Tour Stops
Willie Nelson provided a significant health update in canceling his appearance at three upcoming tour stops. The 91-year-old will not be at Outlaw Music Festival Tour stops scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 28-30) in New York and New Jersey. Nelson first revealed health issues would keep him from...
Have You Been To The Award-Winning Small Town Illinois Winery
Illinois is the place for you. Usually you most likely think of major cities when it comes to famous drinks. That's not the only place where you can find the best though... Northern Illinois is known as an agricultural town with rolling fields of corn and has award-winning wine towns.
Johnny Cash’s Granddaughter Stumbles Into Family’s Legacy In New ‘Hello Out There’ Music Video
A new Johnny Cash album isn't all that looks back at the iconic singer's legacy. A new music video featuring his granddaughter puts fans in the house where he wrote so many of his hits. Grace June Cash — daughter to John Carter Cash and his wife Ana Cristina Cash...
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