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This Is The Salary A Family In Iowa Needs For Basic Survival In 2024
Money is tight, the economy sucks, and the stats show it. We've all complained about inflation lately. I think about it every time I try to checkout at the grocery store. Expenses like rent and necessities are going up and salaries and wages are staying pretty stagnant. Of course, things...
Jason Aldean Dedicates a Song to Trump After Shooting Injury [Watch]
Jason Aldean stood in solidarity with former president Donald Trump during a show in Nashville on Saturday night (July 13), just hours after Trump was injured in an alleged assassination attempt at a campaign rally. As he introduced his controversial 2023 hit "Try That in a Small Town," Aldean told...
Two Eastern Iowa Dudes Each Score $10,000 From Iowa Lottery
It never hurts winning some decent cash once in a while. Two fellas out of Eastern Iowa are now five figures richer after scoring a good chunk of change from the Iowa Lottery. One of them won big with a scratch-off ticket while the other scored a good lump sum by playing Mega Millions®.
These Are The Top 5 Party Schools In Virginia
As college becomes a part of life for more and more Americans, what these prospective students want out of their college experience has broadened. You still have your elite academics who are searching to embody the phrase “higher learning” and they still have the Ivy Leagues. For the rest of us who may or may not take the classroom as seriously may be looking for other ways to pass the time during the “best four years of out lives”.
It’s The New Year In July At Upcoming Fundraiser in Eastern Iowa
Get ready to ring in the New Year in July. It's not actually 2025, but it's a themed New Year's Eve party all to raise money to help people in our community. The Blue Grass Community Charitable Drop Off Presents: New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala. The event...
George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
Miranda Lambert Shuts Down More Rowdy Fans Mid-Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert doesn't mess around with the code of conduct she expects from fans at her shows. For the second time this month, the singer paused a show to call out a rowdy fan. This time, it was during her headlining set at the 2024 Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Mont. on Saturday night (July 13.)
Jelly Roll’s Son Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Kid’s Choice Awards [Photos]
It was family night for Jelly Roll and his two children -- Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord -- at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night (July 13.) Jelly -- who was a nominee at presenter at the awards show, and also got slimed onstage -- walked the red carpet with his 16-year-old daughter Bailee and seven-year-old son Noah. The family matched in denim outfits, and little Noah gave a sweet thumbs up and a big smile to cameras on the carpet.
Cody Johnson Speaks Out After Trump Campaign Rally Shooting [Watch]
Just minutes after former president Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his campaign rally on Saturday evening (July 13), Cody Johnson took the stage for a performance in Chicago, Ill. The singer had thoughts to share on the incident, which bloodied Trump's face and left at least one...
Former President Donald Trump Rally Leaves Two Dead After Shooting: REPORT
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the Donald Trump campaign rally shooting. The shooting took place at 6:13PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pa. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee...
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Donald Trump was left bloodied following a shooting during his campaign rally on Saturday (July 13). At 6:13 PM Saturday evening, at least seven popping noises reverberated during Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pa. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Jana Kramer Marries Allan Russell in Fairytale Scottish Wedding
Jana Kramer married her longtime boyfriend, Allan Russell, in Scotland on Saturday (July 13). People reports that the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of just 35 guests — and in a nod to Russell's family lineage, the ceremony took place at Carnell Estate in Scotland, while the men in the wedding party all wore kilts.
Famous Actors Who Are Also Country Singers
Kevin Costner, Billy Bob Thornton and more top-name actors are well-known for their starring roles in television and film, but did you know that some off your favorite actors are also country singers?. Costner was actually a musician before he was ever a famous actor, and he now heads up...
Man Suing Las Vegas Dancer for $38.5M Claiming Relationship Fraud
One man had his heart broken by an exotic dancer, and he is now suing her for $38.5 million, according to local Las Vegas television station KSNV. The story starts back in 2014, when an Arkansas man, Fred Brunner, went to Las Vegas to unwind. Brunner was in the middle of a divorce and was looking to blow off some steam when he went to a gentleman's club in Sin City.
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