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Iowa Ranks Among Highest States for Daily Pain Levels
A new nationwide survey found Iowa residents report the third-highest daily pain levels in the country, raising fresh concerns about healthcare access across rural communities.
Barry Blaustein, Eddie Murphy’s ‘SNL’ Writer, Dead at 71
He also penned some of Murphy's most famous films, including 'Coming to America.'
Hear Deep Purple’s First ‘SPLAT!’ Single, ‘Arrogant Boy’
Singer Ian Gillan says the song is about an unhappy young man who excels at irritating the elite.
RIP Producer Jack Douglas
New Yorker, who also worked with Cheap Trick and Patti Smith, has died at 80.
Elton John Says Vision Loss Forced Him to Change His Songwriting
He has a new album on the way, and it was created differently than his previous LPs.
Pearl Jam Announces First Concert Since Drummer Matt Cameron’s Departure
Guitarist Mike McCready said last month that they were still looking for a replacement.
Ominous Clouds in Our Iowa Skies: What’s a Mammatus?
Strange pouch-shaped clouds rolled across eastern Iowa skies today, leaving many residents wondering about the dramatic weather phenomenon known as mammatus clouds.
The Fixx Set for Summer U.S. Tour
They'll share stages with the Smithereens on more than a half dozen stops.
Black Sabbath, Police, Kinks Stars Lead Gene Simmons’ ‘Legends of Rock’ Las Vegas Expo
Vanilla Fudge, Dio and Ratt stars will also take part in the weekend festivities.
New Ritchie Blackmore Interview
The guitar legend tells UCR about the one memorable Deep Purple show he missed.
How Iowa Plans to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns initiative hopes to simplify rural healthcare by bringing medical, mental health, and support services together under one roof.
New Journey Tour Dates
An additional leg has been added to the San Francisco group's ongoing farewell tour, starting in September in Los Angeles.
DeWitt’s Summer Music Series “Tunes in Town” Returns to Lincoln Park for 2026
Starting June 2nd, Lincoln Park will transform every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm into a hub of "Music, Food, Family, and Fun."
'Possibly' Roger Daltrey's Final Tour?
Longtime Who frontman says these could 'possibly' be his final shows.
Keith Richards Says the Stones Won't Tour in 2026
A new album is on the way, but not tour dates.
A Swath of Bottle-Fed Kitties Have Landed at Dubuque Regional Humane Society
The kitties are this week's "Pets of the Week" at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.
New IKEA Store to Open in Wisconsin, Not Far from Dubuque
Wisconsin will be getting its second IKEA store later this year, this one in Madison.
Site of U2’s Infamous 1987 Free Concert Is Being Torn Down
The performance was immortalized in 'Rattle and Hum' -- and got Bono in trouble with local authorities.
There’s No Way You Knew These 13 Celebrities Are From Iowa
As Iowa has been stapled as a quiet farm state, many people don't even know that Iowa exists, however, everyone knows these celebrities exist. Maybe they should be more pro-Iowa?
Motley Crue on 'American Idol'
They delivered an emphatic performance alongside Carrie Underwood -- but some fans weren't impressed.
Anthrax to Release ‘It’s for the Kids’ off Forthcoming ‘Cursum Perficio’ Album This Friday
It's their first full-length studio effort since 2016's 'For All Kings.'
Iowa Pelican Migration Is Filling Midwest Skies Again
American White Pelicans are making their way across Iowa again, with massive flocks gathering at lakes and reservoirs during spring and fall migration.
Rock Artists Who Have Been Nominated for Best New Artist
It's one of the most prestigious awards an artist can win at the annual ceremony.
Iowa, Illinois Both Appear On List Of Worst Cities For Mosquitos
Orkin just released their Top 50 Worst Cities For Mosquitos list, and Iowa and Illinois both appeared.