Governor William Larrabee: On November 16, 1912, Iowa’s 12th Governor, William Larrabee died. Famed for a campaign focused on “a schoolhouse on every hill and no saloons in the valley,” Larrabee also built the iconic Montauk Mansion of Clermont.

The Rise of Malört, an Unexpected Midwest Princess nytimes.com/2024/11/15/din…

Tonight is the CMAs instead of supporting corporate country Support: Turnpike Wyatt Flores Shelby stone Josh Meloy Kaitlin Butts American Aquarium Kat hasty Trenton Fletcher 49 Winchester Colby acuff Sturgil Simpson Danno Simpson Flatland Treaty oak Jesse Daniels

There’s been so many unbelievable things that we’ve accomplished together but this was one was so special. To be invited to play at tiny desk is a huge honor and stand in the same space with so many other amazing artists and bands I was freaking out. The night before we played I

Rath Meat Packing: On November 24, 1891, the Rath Packing Company of Waterloo first opened for business. For almost 100 years, the company stood as one of Iowa’s finest meat-packing operations while serving as a major economic force along the Cedar River.

BREAKING NEWS: temperatures this week will be cold enough in MN to use your deck as an outdoor refrigerator. Thanksgiving is saved! kstp.com/weather/

Former House Rep. Jim Leach has passed away, reports say weareiowa.com/article/news/s…

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Wishing everyone from New Albin to Hamburg, Larchwood to Keokuk, and everywhere in between, the best this Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Children’s Blizzard & Iowa’s Record Low: On January 12, two important pieces of Iowa weather history occurred. In 1888, the “Children’s Blizzard” claimed the lives of at least 235 across the Midwest.

Iowan society fell off when this happened

Mike McClure is a national treasure.

Jason Boland- Comal County Blue (2008) This is an insanely great record. Boland and Co proving again what heavy hitters they are as a band. Title track, The Party’s Not Over, Alright, God is Mad at Me, and Outlaw Band are standouts. Every song feeds off of each other perfectly

I miss Johnny Carson.

At 11:00 pm sharp Tulsa Time, legendary Red Dirt band Cross Canadian Ragweed officially reunited on stage for the first time in 15 years. It happened at Mile 0 Fest in Key West to close out a tribute to the band. More coming…

Tell Governor Reynolds to shut down the lies and stand up for Lutheran Service Agencies and churches that do so much good in our state: 525-281-5211

Iowan Raises Flag: On February 17, 1865, H.C. MacArthur of the 15th Iowa Infantry raised the American flag over Columbia, South Carolina, as the state whose succession from the United States drew the nation into civil war came to its knees.

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Red Dirt and Americana people: I need some suggestions of Gospel songs from our music scene. My parochial school classroom needs better songs on our playlists! #reddirt #americana

Absolutely. People have never read “The Children’s Blizzard” and it shows!