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82-Year-Old, Longtime McDonald’s Employee + Veteran Says He Can’t Afford to Retire
For most Americans, the average age of retirement is 62. That's when some government benefits start to kick in to help supplement the lack of income. But for one 82-year-old veteran who works at a McDonald's, retirement hasn't been an option. It costs more and more to retire nowadays, almost...
Husband and Wife Laid Off From John Deere on the Same Day
It's been rough for a lot of companies — even major ones – post-pandemic. Getting things back on track Americans is proving to be a lot harder than anticipated. In July of 2024, John Deere announced that they would be laying off more than 600 of their employees, trimming the fat from their production line.
This Is When Iowa Is Supposed To Get Our First Frost This Year
It's August, which is close enough to fall to start talking about colder weather. Kiddos are starting back to school, Spirit Halloween is open for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. This is a weird time of the year. Some hang on to the season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Bought Her Childhood Bestie a Car [Watch]
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo may be one of country music's most high-profile modern-day couples, but they've never forgotten their roots. Over the weekend, amateur MMA fighter LaTasha Marzolla — who also happens to be one of Bunnie's childhood best friends – shared video of an incredible early birthday gift she received from Bunnie.
Red Cross Now Offering Amazon Gift Cards During Emergency Blood Shortage
Emergency Blood Shortage: Red Cross Supply Drops 25%. August 5, 2024 — The American Red Cross has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations as the nation battles dangerous heat and gears up for end-of-summer travel. Since July 1, the Red Cross's national blood supply has plummeted by over 25%, putting patients' lives at risk. Blood donors of all types, particularly those with type O blood, are urgently needed to ensure hospitals can continue providing critical care.
These Are The Bands That Could Rock The 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair
It was another week of food, drinks, rides, and music at the Mississippi Fair in Davenport, Iowa. While we have to wait another year for the biggest party of the summer we can already begin to look at who might be in the Quad Cities to rock with us in 2025.
Rhode Island Man Fired After Ghost Snitched On Him For Stealing
In a twist straight out of a spooky storybook, Brian Dansereau claims he was fired from the famously haunted Old Arnold Estate, better known as the house from "The Conjuring," under bizarre and ghostly circumstances. Dansereau says his boss fired him after receiving accusations from the house’s long-deceased 19th-century owner.
[WATCH] Caitlin Clark Shocks Crowd by Joining Country Star on Stage
It seems like Caitlin Clark is enjoying her break off from basketball. For the past nine months, the West Des Moines native has been working her butt off training, playing, and competing. Clark began her senior season of college hoops playing for the University of Iowa in November and played...
Best Part Of The Wisconsin State Fair Is Right Outside The Entrance
If you though the cream puffs, fried foods, rides, and live music were the best parts about the Wisconsin State Fair, think again. I went to the Wisconsin State Fair with my pregnant friend so she could eat all the greasy, fried, delicious foods she was craving. Because she's pregnant, we wanted to get a close parking spot so she wasn't exhausted.
10 Iowa Oktoberfest Celebrations Happening in 2024 [LIST]
There are a number of Oktoberfest celebrations happening in Iowa this fall! Here are 10 of the big ones to look forward to:. Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring rides, games, live music, contests, beer, and food. Ages 21+. Tickets start at $44.99 - purchase them...
Dwyer & Michaels Morning Show: Show Notes 08/05/24
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Luke Combs’ Fantasy Football League Losers Join Him Onstage [Watch]
Last season, Luke Combs and his fantasy football league came up with quite the punishment for finishing in last place: And that punishment was exacted during the singer's Cincinnati, Ohio show on Saturday (Aug. 3.) In between songs, Combs paused his set to explain that he and his league had...
Morgan Wallen Concertgoer Arrested, Charged With Terrorist Threats
A man who attended Morgan Wallen's Friday night (Aug. 2) show in Kansas City has been arrested for making "terroristic threats" on social media ahead of the show. According to court documents obtained by Variety, an Illinois man named Aaron Brown made a post on X hours before the show in which he threatened to shoot Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce if they came out onstage.
Feds Warn Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Residents To Remove This From Wallets Immediately
We know what you're thinking, and no, we are not talking about keeping condoms in your wallet. Even though that's a bad idea, keeping this other item in your wallet might be even worse. Keeping this item in your wallet might seem convenient, but it also poses serious risks to...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Sells Famous TV Home in Waco — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has sold his historic home in Waco, Texas, and chances are, the buyer got a pretty sweet deal on the famous property. The celebrated carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Renovation Road initially listed his charming residence for $650,000 in April of 2024. Harp reduced his asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and the house went into pending status on June 27 after he accepted an offer.
Fans Lose It After Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Join Morgan Wallen Onstage [Watch]
Morgan Wallen pulled out all the stops at his show in Kansas City on Friday night (Aug. 2), bringing celebrity guests to the stage at Arrowhead Stadium. The internet lost its mind — both pro and con — when Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones waked to the stage with Wallen.
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