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Cedar Rapids has landed in the national spotlight once again, earning a top 10 spot for content creators.

How can anyone argue with the No. 1 song on this list of the best country songs of 2026?

Clarkson won't make self-deprecating jokes about her body — at least, not on Aug. 8. Here's why.

Iowa's new Workforce Pell program could help people train for in-demand jobs in weeks instead of years. But will cheaper training actually solve the state's worker shortage?

There may be a way to get the sports-obsessed in your house to watch Hallmark this year.

That strange creature wandering through your Iowa yard at night may look scary, but the Virginia opossum is one of North America's most fascinating animals. Here are 10 cool facts about our only native marsupial.

Gary LeVox's voice is one of the best-known in country music — but when we asked if he'd gotten his vocal cords insured, he honestly didn't know.

Carrie Underwood returned to sing at church over the weekend, with a talented duet partner.

Brad Paisley surprised two young siblings with signed guitars during his Mississippi Valley Fair concert in Davenport, Iowa.

Brooks says female country artists are working harder than ever right now, and he's got two names on his current playlist.

An 18-year-old named Wang went camping out in the wonderful forrests of Ningbo, Zhejiang province, where he listened to the sounds of the cicadas for several hours.

A Naperville woman is facing decades in jail.

Here are some of the best photos from the Mississippi Valley Fair 2026!

According to authorities, a man named Samuel Lackey was found sleeping inside of a Jetblue 2012 AirBus A320 that was sitting and waiting for service.

It's your chance to be at the home opener when Chicago takes on Minnesota at Soldier Field.