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Country singer Tanner Usrey says he received death threats from someone who said he might 'end up [like] Charlie Kirk' if he played a scheduled show in South Dakota.

These smoke detectors are supposed to send out an alert when a fire might be happening, but there's a major problem in the factory settings.

Which country stars are still beefing? We got it figured out (for now).

A couple from Marshalltown ran into a snafu of sorts on their wedding day, but thanks to the people in their village, they were able to pull through and get married anyway.

Blake and Gwen were feeling the love this Valentine's Day.

Tallulah Proulx lived in Iowa and skied in Dubuque, before competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Wait Is Over: McDonald’s Finally Revealed When the Shamrock Shake Is Coming Back.

Dubuque firefighters quickly contained a large recycling pile fire Thursday afternoon at Ditmer Recycling, preventing damage to the building and avoiding injuries.

The legendary guitarist and producer was responsible for some of country music's all-time most iconic riffs.

The next time you're headed to the Kingston Village area, you'll have a new parking option! The long-awaited new parking ramp at 1st and 1st West is now OPEN.

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is only a few days away, which means its time to start planning what you're going to eat! Check out all of the special menu items you'll be able to try at all 22 participating restaurants in 2026!

Imagine a kid throwing shade at a classic hit—Dylan DeMarcus just did that with his dad's band, and it’s as entertaining as it sounds.

Thomas Rhett just opened up about a surprising challenge he's facing at 35—hearing loss. It’s a reminder that even stars have their struggles.

Students in Cedar Falls and Iowa City mourn the loss of Parker Sutherland.

Forbes released a list of America's Best Companies, and yes... they broke it down by individual states.

Just when you think you know your neighborhood, something unexpected pops up—like an overflowing dumpster filled with some pretty alarming stuff.

Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 4948 to create an Intelligent Speed Assistance Program that could require habitual speeders to install speed-limiting devices on all their vehicles.

Picture a childhood filled with the sounds of classic rock and country, even if those golden days were before your time. Let’s tune in to some Iowa favorites.

Lambert's got a strong connection to Ella Langley's hit.

A representative for the singer tells Taste of Country that the illness is 'nothing major.'

An exploration of an abandoned Illinois farm property uncovered a marker revealing where a hero in Illinois lost his life fighting bandits in 1841.

With two major elections on the horizon, Illinois residents have a lot to think about as we gear up for 2026.

'Thorns' might be Jelly's most tender love song yet.

Love is in the air, and so is the scent of prime steaks at a local gem making waves this Valentine's Day.