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The 9 Best Names in College Football Right Now
So many things make college football awesome: The rivalries, the camaraderie, the bands, the passion ... even the names!. Before the games kick off on Aug. 24, you should get familiar with some of the most unique names in college football for the 2024 season. Maybe Key & Peele were right about this all those years ago.
‘Yellowstone’ Star Says Goodbye to Show as Final Season Wraps [Pictures]
One of the stars of Yellowstone is saying goodbye to the show in an emotional post online, sharing pictures as the runaway hit show wraps its final season. Yellowstone star Wendy Moniz posted to her Instagram page, letting fans know that she has wrapped her role on the popular modern Western show. Moniz played the role of Governor Lynelle Perry on Yellowstone.
Carrie Underwood’s Favorite Song She Ever Recorded, But Will Never Play Live
Hot off the heels of Carrie Underwood's announcement that she's joining American Idol as a new judge, the superstar stopped by Good Morning America to talk about her illustrious career. Underwood continues to perform live, and that won't soon change – her Vegas residency goes through April 2025 as of...
Garth Brooks Got Real Emotional Watching This Olympic Event
Garth Brooks has been paying very close attention to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The country singer spoke with NBC's Maria Taylor during for a piece that aired on Monday night (Aug. 5). At the end, he got emotional talking about one particular (and particularly obscure) Olympic event.
Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen Are First-Time Nominees at the 2024 VMAs
The list of nominations for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are out, and for the first time ever, Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen are among those vying for a trophy. The country stars find their names among several other heavy hitters in all genres of music, including Taylor Swift, who leads the 2024 VMAs nominees with 10 nods.
Crab Found Snapping Snacks In Iowa Vending Machine
Imagine being hungry, just wanting a snack, and paying no attention to what's in the vending machine. When you think of a vending machine, you think of sugary or salty snacks like bags of chips or candy bars. Prices on vending machine snacks have gone way up over the years, but that's a different story.
Riley Green Is an Underwear Ambassador + Fans Are, Umm … Excited!
Monday, Aug. 5, was National Underwear Day, and Riley Green didn't let it slip by without a celebratory post. The singer is a brand ambassador for Gildan Underwear and shared a collection of promotional photos that had fans in the comments section, well, audibly drooling. "Happy National Underwear Day from...
Carly Pearce Has Dreams Beyond Music: ‘I Would Love to Get Into Acting’ [Exclusive]
With the release of her latest album, Hummingbird, behind her, and a tour sure to be looming, Carly Pearce sat down with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights: On Demand to talk about what's next. It won't necessarily be more music – at least, not only music. When asked...
Illinois Is Getting Rid Of It’s State Grocery Tax
You may not have to pay as much for groceries in Illinois. Inflation has hit us all hard, especially when it comes to getting groceries. It feels like we're always paying more for food when we're actually getting less (looking at you, bags of chips). But luckily, Illinoisans might be...
‘I’m Better Off Not Eating’ – McDonald’s Customers Are Furious After Seeing Price Increases
Over the last few years, the price of fast-food in America has taken a weird turn. Most fast-food places now aren't the value that they used to be — meal deals are getting smaller and the prices are getting larger. One Reddit user shared a Finance Buzz report illustrating...
Harris Chooses Walz as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Kamala Harris now has a running mate for the upcoming election. The Associated Press is reporting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to become the pick for vice president. The 60-year-old Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019. He spent time in Congress in the early 2000s following a career in the military and as a high school teacher.
Iowa Hawkeyes Reveal 2024 Kid Captains, 3 From The Quad Cities
Who is ready for some Hawkeye football? I know I am ready to cheer on the Hawks and finally have football back in our lives. There are also 12 kiddos who are not only ready to cheer on the Hawkeyes this fall but also be the Kid Captain at an upcoming game. These kids will be honored and a part of leading the Hawks into battle on the gridiron, but the battles they have faced have been far greater.
Frontier Flight to Dallas Canceled, Pilot Arrested Right Before Takeoff
With all of the airline woes as of late, traveling in America via plane seems to be getting harder and harder. Imagine getting all packed up, driving to the airport, parking your car, getting past security, getting to the gate, then anxiously awaiting to board your flight only to see the pilot walk past you in handcuffs.
Eleven-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With 29 Felonies for Prank Calls
Prank calls used to be part of growing up — you'd pick up the receiver on your landline and call a random number to ask if their refrigerator was running. Yes, they'd say — "Well, then you better go so you can catch it!," you'd respond. But one...
Big Lots Just Announced It’s Closing a Whopping 300 Stores
Big Lots is one of the bigger discount retail chain stores in America. With more than 1,300 locations nationwide, the discount chain has had its share of ups and downs as the decades have passed. Earlier in 2024, Big Lots estimated that it would be closing 35-40 stores nationwide that...
Carrie Underwood Finally Did Something That Impressed Her Son
Carrie Underwood's nine-year-old son Isaiah has had a superstar mom for his entire life, but he was never all that impressed by her accomplishments, awards or celebrity collaborations — until now. Nope, it's not her many CMA and ACM trophies, her sweeping Las Vegas Reflection residency or even her...
Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Imagine this: you receive a call from someone claiming to be the county sheriff, complete with your legal name and a local callback number. Sounds legitimate, right? Unfortunately, this is exactly how scammers are targeting unsuspecting residents in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. They’re posing as police officers or sheriff’s deputies, hoping to scare you into handing over personal information or money.
Carly Pearce Bringing Her ‘hummingbird’ Tour to Cedar Rapids
We have some amazing female artists in country music right now, and one of those names is Carly Pearce. She has already won ACM and CMA Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. She is a Grammy winner. And she is bringing her talents back to Eastern Iowa!. Earlier this...
Can You Claim Your “Road-Kill” in Illinois?
Hear me out, this article is not nearly as gross as you think. I grew up in Iowa, so naturally I learned at a fairly young age that you can most certainly claim a deer you've hit with your car (we're not talking racoons, possums, and other freeway dining options). So far in my life I have been involved in around 5 auto/deer accidents. Of them, I distinctly remember my parents for sure claiming at least 2 of those deer, and (if I'm being honest) if I could have found the deer that I hit 8 years ago, I probably would have claimed it too. So that brought me to today's question, can you claim a deer from an auto wreck in Illinois?
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