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Clear Lake's Surf Ballroom reveals its 2027 Winter Dance Party lineup
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Winter Dance Party, taking place Feb. 4-6 in Clear Lake. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chubby Checker & The Wildcats will headline this year's celebration. The annual event honors Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, whose final performances took place at the Surf Ballroom on Feb. 2, 1959.
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A cappella country stars Home Free perform at NIACC this fall
MASON CITY, Iowa — North Iowa Area Community College will host the country a cappella group Home Free for a holiday concert Nov. 20, 2026. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. It's part of the 2026-2027 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series.
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FCC weighs cuts to program that helps Iowa libraries pay for internet
TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) — A proposal in Washington could change how that library pays for its internet. The Federal Communications Commission is weighing whether to end or limit E-Rate, a 30-year-old program that helps libraries and school districts pay for internet service. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has cited concerns about kids’ screen time.