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      <title>Duck Hodges' Friends Ask Him to Set Them Up With Ella Langley</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Duck Hodges has a pretty good connection to the country music star, thanks to his wife's friendship with her. But he isn't sure he can deliver what his buddies want. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/lainey-wilson-husband-duck-hodges-friends-ella-langley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Duck Hodges has a pretty good connection to the country music star, thanks to his wife&apos;s friendship with her. But he isn&apos;t sure he can deliver what his buddies want. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/lainey-wilson-husband-duck-hodges-friends-ella-langley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>City of Cedar Rapids to Cut Jobs to Address Budget Shortfall</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:10:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A $13.4 million budget shortfall is forcing Cedar Rapids to make workforce cuts, but police and fire personnel won't be affected. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/city-announces-25-job-cuts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A $13.4 million budget shortfall is forcing Cedar Rapids to make workforce cuts, but police and fire personnel won&apos;t be affected. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/city-announces-25-job-cuts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Quad Cities News]]></category>
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      <title>Tulsa King Episode 4 Preview + Pictures</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:12:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tulsa King viewers may finally know who the real enemy for Season 4 is by the end.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/tulsa-king-episode-4-preview-pictures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tulsa King viewers may finally know who the real enemy for Season 4 is by the end.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/tulsa-king-episode-4-preview-pictures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Dukes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ella Langley Joins the New 'Hunger Games' Soundtrack</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:30:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the most anticipated films this year is bringing the country flair. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-ella-langley-kacey-musgraves/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most anticipated films this year is bringing the country flair. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-ella-langley-kacey-musgraves/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jess Rose]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Martina McBride's Daughter Delivers a Baby Girl</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Martina McBride's daughter Delaney and her husband Cole. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/martina-mcbride-granddaughter-delaney-baby-pictures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to Martina McBride&apos;s daughter Delaney and her husband Cole. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/martina-mcbride-granddaughter-delaney-baby-pictures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Dukes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Iowa's Winter Forecast Is Getting Interesting as El Niño Strength</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific. Here's what the latest forecast models say about Iowa's winter temperatures, snow, and precipitation. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-super-el-nino-winter-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A powerful El Ni&#xF1;o is developing in the Pacific. Here&apos;s what the latest forecast models say about Iowa&apos;s winter temperatures, snow, and precipitation. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-super-el-nino-winter-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Drake]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here's What We Know About 'Dutton Ranch' Season 2</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:15:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The show has already become a major hit! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/dutton-ranch-season-2-facts-what-we-know/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The show has already become a major hit! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/dutton-ranch-season-2-facts-what-we-know/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sterling Whitaker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>'Landman' Season 3 Cast: Who's Sticking Around in West Texas?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:50:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Season 3 is underway in Texas, and the cast has some interesting changes in store as 'Landman' heads into its next chapter. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/landman-season-3-cast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Season 3 is underway in Texas, and the cast has some interesting changes in store as &apos;Landman&apos; heads into its next chapter. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/landman-season-3-cast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>1. Jo Dee Messina's Sons Are Growing Up Fast: Here's an Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jo Dee Messina's youngest son is crushing it academically, though geometry is giving him a run for his money right now. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/jo-dee-messina-sons/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jo Dee Messina&apos;s youngest son is crushing it academically, though geometry is giving him a run for his money right now. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/jo-dee-messina-sons/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Paul]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Remembering Nicole Taylor: Taste of Country Host Dies at</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/taste-of-country-mornings-nicole-taylor-memorial-tribute/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:59:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nicole Taylor, Taylor Red member and Taste of Country Mornings co-host, has died at 35. Her team remembers the kindness and enthusiasm she brought to every day. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/taste-of-country-mornings-nicole-taylor-memorial-tribute/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nicole Taylor, Taylor Red member and Taste of Country Mornings co-host, has died at 35. Her team remembers the kindness and enthusiasm she brought to every day. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/taste-of-country-mornings-nicole-taylor-memorial-tribute/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Adison Haager]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Saddest Country Songs Ever</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Break out the tissues: Here are the saddest country songs of all time. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/sad-country-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Break out the tissues: Here are the saddest country songs of all time. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/sad-country-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carena Liptak]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>John Schneider Divorce Drama [UPDATE]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bo Duke actor and Elly Castle were married from 1993 to 2019.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/john-schneider-divorce-lawsuit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bo Duke actor and Elly Castle were married from 1993 to 2019.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/john-schneider-divorce-lawsuit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Billy Dukes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How Fat Are Iowans Actually? The Latest Deep-Fried Statistics Show</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your love of fried food may not be as bad as you think. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/711/p/overweight-statistics-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your love of fried food may not be as bad as you think. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/711/p/overweight-statistics-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Stringer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dustin Lynch Explains Why Visiting Blake Shelton's Ranch Is a Lit</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:21:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blake Shelton skips the seven-mile drive from airport to his Oklahoma ranch. Instead, he sends a helicopter to pick up his guests. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/blake-shelton-helicopter-airport-pickup/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Blake Shelton skips the seven-mile drive from airport to his Oklahoma ranch. Instead, he sends a helicopter to pick up his guests. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/blake-shelton-helicopter-airport-pickup/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Paul]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Toby Keith's Political Views Were Complicated</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/toby-keith-political-views/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Toby Keith's patriotism and support for the military lead many fans to assume that he was politically conservative. The truth is much more nuanced.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/toby-keith-political-views/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Toby Keith&apos;s patriotism and support for the military lead many fans to assume that he was politically conservative. The truth is much more nuanced.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/toby-keith-political-views/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carena Liptak]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>National Sandwich Day: Where to Grab a Sandwich in the Quad Cities</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Several restaurants in the Quad Cities are celebrating with special deals and discounts.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/national-sandwich-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Several restaurants in the Quad Cities are celebrating with special deals and discounts.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/national-sandwich-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why Do We Always Vote On A Tuesday? The Reason Totally Makes Sense</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/712/p/how-do-they-pick-election-day/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:20:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If there's one thing we keep up with in America, it's traditions. One generation decides something works, and it's how it should be - and then we just go ahead and do that for the next 5 generations. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/712/p/how-do-they-pick-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Marion Native Kiah Stokes Reaches Another Incredible Basketball Milestone</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Marion native Kiah Stokes continues her winning ways with another WNBA championship. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kiah-stokes-fourth-championship-career-milestone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marion native Kiah Stokes continues her winning ways with another WNBA championship. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kiah-stokes-fourth-championship-career-milestone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Collins Aerospace Announces Another Round of Cedar Rapids Layoffs</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Another round of job cuts is coming to one of Cedar Rapids' largest employers. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/collins-aerospace-cedar-rapids-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another round of job cuts is coming to one of Cedar Rapids&apos; largest employers. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/collins-aerospace-cedar-rapids-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sara Evans Says She and Jay Barker Have Restored Their Marriage</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:05:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Their relationship faced a painful stretch that included a divorce filing and a difficult separation. Now, Sara Evans is reflecting on how far she and Jay Barker have come. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/sara-evans-jay-barker-marriage-reconciliation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Their relationship faced a painful stretch that included a divorce filing and a difficult separation. Now, Sara Evans is reflecting on how far she and Jay Barker have come. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/sara-evans-jay-barker-marriage-reconciliation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Barbara Mandrell Receiving Kennedy Center Honors</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Landman actor Andy Garcia will also be honored at the Dec. 7 ceremony.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/barbara-mandrell-kennedy-center-honors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Landman actor Andy Garcia will also be honored at the Dec. 7 ceremony.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/barbara-mandrell-kennedy-center-honors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Morgan Wallen’s 2027 Sand in My Boots Lineup: 3 Things That Totally Shocked Us!</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/morgan-wallen-2027-sand-in-my-boots-lineup-surprises/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You won't find much traditional country on this festival lineup, and some familiar faces are missing. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/morgan-wallen-2027-sand-in-my-boots-lineup-surprises/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You won&apos;t find much traditional country on this festival lineup, and some familiar faces are missing. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/morgan-wallen-2027-sand-in-my-boots-lineup-surprises/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carena Liptak]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Riley Green Has His Eyes on One of Country Music's Biggest Honors</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/riley-green-grand-ole-opry-goal/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:11:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Riley Green's still chasing one big dream in country music, and it means everything because of the people who got him here. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/riley-green-grand-ole-opry-goal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Riley Green&apos;s still chasing one big dream in country music, and it means everything because of the people who got him here. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/riley-green-grand-ole-opry-goal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Paul]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Parker McCollum Has One Nonnegotiable Rule for His Son's Future</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/parker-mccollum-parenting-manners/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:30:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Parker McCollum's raising his son to be respectful above all else, even if brains don't run in the family. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/parker-mccollum-parenting-manners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Parker McCollum&apos;s raising his son to be respectful above all else, even if brains don&apos;t run in the family. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/parker-mccollum-parenting-manners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Evan Paul]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Forecast For Cuffing Season 2026 In Quad Cities Is In, It’s Looking Rough</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cuffing-season-2026-iowa-illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to cuffing season, single Iowans and Illinoisans! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cuffing-season-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to cuffing season, single Iowans and Illinoisans! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cuffing-season-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Stringer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Florida Woman Tries To Buy Taco Bell With Feminine Products</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/712/p/taco-bell-tampon-pay-florida/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:26:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Officers said Anderson had bloodshot eyes that were also glassy, and was talking to one of the officers "as though he worked at a bank," whatever that means.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/712/p/taco-bell-tampon-pay-florida/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Officers said Anderson had bloodshot eyes that were also glassy, and was talking to one of the officers &quot;as though he worked at a bank,&quot; whatever that means.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/712/p/taco-bell-tampon-pay-florida/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dwyer & Michaels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Morgan, Ella Headlining 2027 Sand in My Boots</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/2027-sand-in-my-boots-festival-lineup-morgan-wallen-ella-langley/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:18:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley and Kings of Leon are headlining the 2027 iteration of Sand in My Boots Festival. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/2027-sand-in-my-boots-festival-lineup-morgan-wallen-ella-langley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley and Kings of Leon are headlining the 2027 iteration of Sand in My Boots Festival. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/2027-sand-in-my-boots-festival-lineup-morgan-wallen-ella-langley/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carena Liptak]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Megan’s Birthday Bash: Win Tickets To Disney on Ice, Mitchell Tenpenny &amp; More</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/megans-birthday-bash/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Megan's birthday means YOU get the gifts! Listen to US104.9 November 3rd for your chance to win tickets to Mitchell Tenpenny, Disney On Ice and more! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/megans-birthday-bash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Megan&apos;s birthday means YOU get the gifts! Listen to US104.9 November 3rd for your chance to win tickets to Mitchell Tenpenny, Disney On Ice and more! <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/megans-birthday-bash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Win Tickets to see Chicago take on New Orleans in Soldier Field</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/965/p/chicago-new-orleans-tickets-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bears just gave up two first-round picks for Jeffrey Simmons. That's a huge gamble on one defensive lineman. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/965/p/chicago-new-orleans-tickets-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bears just gave up two first-round picks for Jeffrey Simmons. That&apos;s a huge gamble on one defensive lineman. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/965/p/chicago-new-orleans-tickets-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan McCredden]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>UPDATE: West End Diner in Marion To Close On Tuesday</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/west-end-diner-closing-marion/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A popular Marion diner and coffee shop has announced it will close its doors for good in early November. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/west-end-diner-closing-marion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A popular Marion diner and coffee shop has announced it will close its doors for good in early November. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/675/p/west-end-diner-closing-marion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Boo! Country's Darkest Songs</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:15:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lots of A-Listers have put out dark country music, but No. 1 on this list is a deep cut you might have never heard before.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/dark-country-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of A-Listers have put out dark country music, but No. 1 on this list is a deep cut you might have never heard before.  <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/dark-country-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carena Liptak]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>See Where Dolly Parton is Buried</title>
      <link>https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/country-star-graves-where-are-they-buried/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton was laid to rest at Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, alongside her late husband, Carl Dean. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/country-star-graves-where-are-they-buried/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dolly Parton was laid to rest at Nashville&apos;s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, alongside her late husband, Carl Dean. <a href="https://us1049quadcities.com/ixp/204/p/country-star-graves-where-are-they-buried/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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