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Luke Bryan’s Birthday Cake Was Slightly NSFW [Picture]
Luke Bryan's wife Caroline returned from a social media hiatus to wish her country superstar husband a happy birthday on Wednesday (July 17). It's family tradition to share silly photos on birthdays, and Caroline didn't disappoint with her round-up of photos to celebrate Bryan's 48th birthday. Highlights included the singer rocking head-to-toe yellow spandex — part of a Halloween couple's costume, where he dressed up as a wedge of cheese to his wife's mouse — plus a silly photo of him popping his head out of what looks like it might be a tour bus window.
Hit The Links For A Quad Cities Veterans Charity Golf Tournament
CVMA IA 39-4 Silhouette of veteran US Army Colonel Chaplain wearing hat and saluting with an American flag flying behind him. CVMA is comprised of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride. The 39-4 chapter covers Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott Counties in Iowa.
[WATCH] Only Gen Z Will Get This Country Singer’s Funny Iowa Video
Thousands of people flocked to Newton, Iowa on the weekend of July 12th through July 14th for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend. This event is an exciting blend of IndyCar races and live concerts from some of the biggest artists in the music industry. There was a doubleheader with two...
Your Complete Guide to the 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair
The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair gets underway on Tuesday, July 23th and runs through the 38th. Since moving to Dubuque, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Fair in back-to-back years. Last year, I had a blast seeing old and new faces, and hanging with Ken Peiffer at the 103.3 WJOD tent for multiple days in a row.
Iowa Town Didn’t Get Warning Sirens Ahead of Damaging Tornado
Weather sirens are supposed to warn communities when a tornado is near. But sometimes severe storms form too quickly for them to be used effectively. Residents of an Iowa town learned the hard way this week that the outdoor sirens are not perfect. The National Weather Service's Des Moines office confirmed to the Des Moines Register that it did not issue a tornado warning until five minutes AFTER the twister had touched down in the city of Urbandale. Multiple residents on 80th and 82nd street in Urbandale, where the tornado did some of its worst damage, told the Register that they did not hear sirens ahead of Monday's storm.
Mosquito Known To Carry West Nile Virus Found In Clinton County
A new fear has been unlocked this summer. I'm sure your ankles and legs are full of mosquito bites from sitting outside this summer. You've probably tried every single bug spray, sat by fires, and nothing is keeping those little pricks away. Well, you might want to find bug spray with a high amount of DEET because that could help prevent you from getting West Nile Virus or Yellow Fever.
South Carolinans Are Attracting Mosquitos With These Shirt Colors
With mosquito season in full swing, we are once again facing the annual battle against those pesky insects. If you're tired of constantly swatting away mosquitoes every time you step outside, it might be time to consider a simple but effective solution: changing your clothes. How Your Wardrobe Choices Can...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
Riley Strain was kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar just minutes before his death on March 8. Now, we know why. An autopsy made public last month didn't share this final detail, but a new, more thorough release of video and police notes reveals this and more.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Ryan Seacrest Selling Staggering $22 Million Napa Valley Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Ryan Seacrest is selling off his stunning estate in California's Napa Valley, and pictures show a spectacular property in a secluded setting. The 49-year-old host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune has listed his 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 10,750-square-foot home in the heart of California's wine country for $22 million, according to the Robb Report. That asking price breaks down to $2,047 per square foot and a monthly payment of $147,988.
Post Malone Debuts Unreleased Country Songs During Nashville Show
Post Malone treated an intimate crowd of fans to multiple unreleased songs off his upcoming F-1 Trillion album. In collaboration with Bud Light, the concert went down at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on July 16. There, Malone would bring up buddies Blake Shelton, Hardy, Joe Nicoles and Sierra Ferrell for performances of original and cover songs.
Morgan Wallen Adds a Second Hometown Stadium Show
A second hometown stadium show is in the works for Morgan Wallen who recently reactivated his Instagram to hype up the newly-announced shows. Wallen has now booked a second night at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadium. The originally-announced show was set for Sept. 22, and now, he's planning another night in the stadium on Sept. 20. Between the two nights, the country superstar is expecting to perform for nearly 150,000 fans during his stay in Knoxville.
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
Shannen Doherty Wanted Her Ashes Mixed With Two Beloved Family Members
Before she died of breast cancer on Saturday (July 13), actor Shannen Doherty laid out very specific plans for the arrangements after her death. In a January episode of her Let's Be Clear podcast, Doherty shared her wishes for after her death, explaining that she want to be cremated instead of buried.
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