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Mystique Rocks the River!
Last night Mystique's Rocks the River kicked off with a country start. Iowa's own Jake McVey (Mediapolis, IA) opened the night off. Followed by Season 7 winner of 'The Voice' Craig Wayne Boyd. The evenings headliner was Jamey Johnson...
The Nina and Pinta have returned to the Dubuque area.
The Niña and Pinta have made an returned visit to Dubuque area. The ships arrived Thursday afternoon. The ships last appearance was in August 2014. The ships will be at port of Dubuque until Sunday June 26th when they will be heading to Winona, MN...
National Flag Day
National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
Betsy Ross has been given credit for creating the first American flag. Since 1777 the flag has been modified 26 times. The last time was on August 21, 1959; ordered by President Eisenhower...
Cedar Cross Road Construction
Just a reminder that the Cedar Cross Road bridge in Dubuque will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday June 14th.
The closure will last approximately four weeks.
Motorists will need to follow the posted detour routes. http://cityofdubuque...
American River Festival
I nice size crowd was in attendance for the American River Festival Friday night. Many thought the heat was their biggest concern of the night. Mother Nature had other plans in store. The threat of severe weather caused concern for festival organizers; that they had Jon Pardi take the stage early...
National Doughnut or Donut Day
Each year on the first Friday in June, is National Doughnut or Donut Day.
This day celebrates the doughnut and honors the Salvation Army Lassies, the women that served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.
National Doughnut Day was created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served the doughnuts to soldiers in World War I...
Jackie Robinson Day.
Jackie Robinson Day is a event which occurs annually in Major League Baseball, commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut. April 15 was Opening Day in 1947.
The first Jackie Robinson Day started in April 15, 2004...
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Who doesn't love a Grilled Cheese Sandwich? It was a stable in our household when we were growing up.
In the winter a bowl of tomato soup was often served with the sandwich; comfort food.
In the US the modern grilled cheese sandwich originated back in the 1920's; inexpensive sliced bread and American cheese were commonly used...
iHeart Awards
The ACM's were not the only awards handed out last night. The iHeart Awards were given out last night. Here is a list of winners who have country connections.
Song of the Year
“Blank Space,” Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd
WINNER: “Hello,” Adele
“Shut Up and Dance,” Walk the Moon
“Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Female Artist of the Year
Adele
Carrie Underwood
Megha
Lets Play Ball!!!
The 2016 MLB season gets on the way today with 3 games on the schedule.
Cardinals vs Pirates 12:05pm ESPN
Blue Jays vs Rays 3:05pm ESPN2
Mets vs Royals 7:37pm ESPN
The rest of the 24 teams will open their season on Monday April 4th...