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Chicago Joined by Steve Vai on Guest-Packed ‘Live at 55′
Chicago is celebrating the anniversary of their double-platinum debut with Live at 55, a guest-packed new movie and album featuring Steve Vai and others. See a complete list of the tracks and guests below; you can also preview "Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away." "This concert film is...
TikTok Star Mr. Prada Arrested, Charged in Murder of Louisiana Therapist
TikTok star Mr. Prada has been arrested in connection to the murder of a Louisiana therapist. ABC News reports that the body of Baton Rouge-based Nicholas Abraham, 69, was found wrapped in a tarp near a highway in Tangipahoa Parish Sunday (Sept. 29). Abraham died as a result of blunt...
Kelly Clarkson Will Perform Foreigner at the Rock Hall Induction
Pop star Kelly Clarkson will help induct Foreigner during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. The American Idol alumnus announced the news from the set of her nationally syndicated talk show. “This is pretty cool. In two weeks, I’m gonna be at the Rock & Roll Hall...
Who’s At Fault if a Car Hits Your Open Car Door?
Ugh, the last thing any of us want to deal with is car insurance after an accident. No matter what, we know our insurance rates are going up after all is said and done. Usually, when we think of car accidents, we think of one car rear-ending another at a traffic light, running a red light, or even even backing out of a parking space.
Beloved Waterloo Bakery to Close After 7 Years of Sweet Treats
An award-winning bakery in Downtown Waterloo will be closing up shop this month. For the past seven years, Rockets Bakery has been a delicious and sweet staple in the Cedar Valley. Established in 2018, Rockets was founded by a mother-daughter duo that wanted to bring delicious baked goods to Waterloo, according to the bakery's website.
Woman Refuses to Watch Parents’ Dog During the Holidays: ‘It’s Not Fair’
A woman on Reddit explained why she is refusing to watch her parents' dog during the holidays. "A few weeks ago, my parents (in their 60s) told me and my sister that they had booked a holiday over Christmas and were staying at a resort about [and hour and a half] away from our family home. I’ve moved back home recently and my sister lives with us intermittently for work but also lives with her partner about [an hour and a half] away. Mum told us that we would need to look after their dog while they were away, and initially we weren’t opposed to it, but on reflection things didn’t seem right," the woman began.
Kevin Cronin Says He’ll ‘Always Hold Out Hope’ for REO Speedwagon
Frontman Kevin Cronin insists he did everything he could to save REO Speedwagon. Now, all that's left to do is play out the rest of their scheduled shows after the group imploded. "I will always hold out hope that REO Speedwagon can be rescued," Cronin says in a social media...
Woman on Dating App Arrested After Confessing to Game Warden She Illegally Killed Buck
A game warden in Oklahoma was shocked when a woman he matched with on a dating app confessed she illegally killed a deer. McIntosh County game warden Cannon Harrison was excited about his match on Bumble until the woman admitted to killing a "bigo [big ol'] buck" during the 2018-2019 hunting season.
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We're always doing what we can to send you to the biggest shows in the Corridor, and beyond! You can enter now for a chance to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans. Closer to home, we have your shot at winning tickets to see the American Authors in Iowa City at the Englert Theatre on October 18!
Maid of Honor Flees Wedding After Bride Sets Her Up With Best Man, Despite Already Having Boyfriend
A maid of honor fled a wedding after the bride and groom tried to set her up with the best man, even though she already had a boyfriend. "When my friend got engaged last year I was excited for her and even more excited when she asked me to be the maid of honor. As invites went out though she asked me to not bring my boyfriend to the wedding. I was really upset about that but my boyfriend talked me down telling me that weddings were expensive and they were probably trying to keep the guest list down and they didn't really know him so it would be fine for me to go without him," the woman began on Reddit.
Scam Artist Posed as Ritchie Blackmore to Steal Almost $184,000
One of Ritchie Blackmore's former classmates has been scammed out of almost $184,000 by someone pretending to be the former Deep Purple co-founder. Valerie Horwood, a terminally ill cancer patient, was conned into sending a series of Apple gift cards over a period of three years. The fake Blackmore connected with Horwood through Facebook then began requesting money for fake investments through messaging apps. The gift cards can be redeemed at many retail outlets and supermarkets.
Ozzy’s RRHOF Induction to Feature Billy Idol, Jack Black and More
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced an all-star lineup of musicians spanning decades and genres to honor Ozzy Osbourne at his upcoming induction. The institution revealed on Thursday via social media that Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Tool's Maynard James Keenan, Robert Trujillo, Steve Stevens, producer Andrew Watt, country star Jelly Roll and Jack Black would all take part in honoring the Prince of Darkness.
Boo-tiful DIY Halloween Decorations That’ll Spook Up Your Space
October is here, which means it's perfectly acceptable to start breaking out the Halloween decor. If you really want to get into the spirit without spending a ton of money, we've got some creative and (and easy) DIY decoration ideas. All of these are super family-friendly too (not too scary...
Hy-Vee Grilling Up Free Burgers, Hotdogs To Celebrate Being #1 Grocery Store
It's awesome to say that the Quad Cities, Iowa, Illinois, and only a handful of other states are home to the #1 grocery store in America. That's right, Hy-Vee is the top grocery store in America and to say "thank you" to their customers, Hy-Vee is hosting a grill out this weekend. Free hotdogs, burgers, and sides will be available at every Hy-Vee store this Saturday.
That Time an Iowa Hawkeye QB Went First Overall in the NFL Draft
There's no way to poll this very scientifically, but if you were to ask the common/passionate college football fan what they think of when they hear "Iowa Hawkeyes," you'd probably get responses pretty in line with Iowa fans themselves: iron curtain defense, a factory for trunky and reliable offensive linemen, but a team routinely plagued by anemic quarterback play.
Man Cuts off Parents After They Refuse to Help With His Son’s Medical Bills
On Reddit, a man explained why he decided to cut his parents out of his life over his son's medical bills. "I am the single father to my late wife's [13-year-old] son that I've adopted. Several years ago he got very sick and needed treatments which cost a lot of money. I asked my parents (both 68) for financial help but they told me they didn't have much either. I was able to get some help and my son has made a full recovery," the man began.
Motley Crue Announces 2025 Las Vegas Residency
Motley Crue is heading back to Sin City in the spring for their third Las Vegas residency. The extended stay, simply titled "The Las Vegas Residency," will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM and comprise 11 shows from March 28 through April 19. It follows 2012's "Motley Crue Takes on Sin City" and 2013's "Evening in Hell" residencies.
Everything You Need to Know for Amana Oktoberfest 2024
Iowa's oldest Oktoberfest celebration is coming up this weekend! Amana Oktoberfest will take place Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th. When it comes to Oktoberfest celebrations, the Amana Colonies have one of the best. The weekend is filled with German food, live polka music, a big parade, and, of course, plenty of beer. Here's a rundown of everything you should know ahead of the 2024 event:
A New Saloon & Eatery is Opening Soon in Eastern Iowa
Folks in Cascade will soon have a new place to enjoy dinner and drinks! 1891 Saloon & Eatery is set to open its doors in the very near future!. 1891 Saloon & Eatery is located at 231 1st Ave W in Cascade, the former home of Two Gingers' Tavern. Two Gingers' Tavern opened in 2016 after taking over the space from Dagwood’s Pub, which had been there for 17 years!
CVS Just Laid Off 2,900 People — Here’s Why They Did It
Times are tough for many businesses and their workers this year, and CVS is the latest to announce cost-cutting measures that include laying off 2,900 employees of its healthcare business. A CVS spokesperson told CBS that the cuts represents about 1 percent of the CVS Health workforce and are part...
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