College students, alumni can get job leads at Quad Cities Career Expo

 Posted on March 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  178 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Students and alumni who are looking for career opportunities can speak with dozens of organizations at a career expo later this month. Western Illinois University, Augustana College, St. Ambrose University, Blackhawk College and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges are hosting a Quad Cities Career Expo from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at the Bend XPO Center, 922 Mississippi Parkway in East Moline. 4 More WIU names new interim associate dean WIU names interim dean Bettendorf High School to hold blood drive Playcrafters to host 24-hour fundraiser Over 100 organizations will be on hand to speak with students and alumni from any institution, regardless of where they are in their job search. [Read More]

Eva Longoria Talks Casa del Sol and Upcoming Directorial Debuts

 Posted on March 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  623 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Eva Longoria is a bit of a Latinx icon, and she's not afraid of leaning into it. The actress-turned-activist—and now entrepreneur and director—has remained a Hollywood fixture since the early aughts, when she starred in the hit ABC series Desperate Housewives. But Longoria has evolved past the limitations that Hollywood often places upon its Latina talents. For the last few years, she's been stretching her production and business strengths, including partnering with Casa del Sol to launch a female-forward approach to tequila. [Read More]

Say it aint so, Billy Joe (and other dubious developments) | Columnists

 Posted on March 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Aldo Pusey

It is becoming quite apparent that the Burroughs family collects judges like most other families collect decorative plates or Hummel figurines. You can now add former Jones County Circuit Court Judge Billy Joe Landrum to a roster that includes Judge Kyle Robertson (Greg Burroughs’ best friend and the person he called BEFORE dialing 911 while his girlfriend lay dying in his garage), Judge Frank McKenzie (Robert Burroughs’ business partner) and quite possibly Judge Howell Beech (who decided to dismiss serious criminal charges against Greg Burroughs in spite of the fact that one sheriff’s deputy was in court and the arresting officer was on his way to court. [Read More]

Their kids died after buying drugs on Snapchat. Now the parents are suing

 Posted on March 1, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1432 words  |  Martina Birk

Across the US, young people are dying from fentanyl in record numbers, even as overall drug use is on the decline. Photograph: Screengrabs courtesy of Social Media Victims Law CenterAcross the US, young people are dying from fentanyl in record numbers, even as overall drug use is on the decline. Photograph: Screengrabs courtesy of Social Media Victims Law CenterSnapchatSuit claims app features like disappearing messages and geolocating users make kids easy targets for dealers [Read More]

Top 10: Iowa high school football rankings

 Posted on March 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  360 words  |  Larita Shotwell

by: The Associated Press Posted: Oct 4, 2022 / 12:44 PM CDT Updated: Oct 6, 2022 / 12:15 PM CDT Here are the latest rankings of Iowa high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 5A RecordPtsPrv1. Pleasant Valley (8)6-010512. West Des Moines Dowling (3)5-19523. Ankeny5-18634. Southeast Polk5-17655. Cedar Rapids Prairie5-16576. Davenport West6-03987. Ankeny Centennial4-235NR8. Cedar Rapids Kennedy5-13349. Cedar Falls4-228NR10. Ames5-120T9 Others receiving votes: Iowa City High 14. [Read More]

Astrologer who 'foretold Covid-19' makes more predictions including on Meghan and Harry

 Posted on February 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  373 words  |  Aldo Pusey

An astrologer who “foretold coronavirus” has now made predictions for the next six months. Jessica Adams made a claim that a virus would “disrupt the world” in February 2019. She even even pinpointed when the first victim died in Wuhan, which was on January 10. So what does the horoscopes expert have to say about Christmas and beyond? In an interview with FEMAIL, Jessica spoke about Covid-19, the Royal Family, the US election and Brexit. [Read More]

Dierks Bentley Plots 2023 'Gravel & Gold' Summer Tour

 Posted on February 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  623 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Dierks Bentley is hitting the road for an extensive summer tour in 2023. The veteran country hitmaker has announced his 28-city Gravel & Gold Tour, which is set to launch in June. Bentley's Gravel & Gold Tour kicks off June 1 with a concert date in Toronto, and it's slated to run through Aug. 26, when it wraps up in Auburn, Wash. Jordan Davis will serve as direct support, and Bentley has also enlisted a diverse slate of special guests for the tour, including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, the Cadillac Three, the Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters. [Read More]

Drew Barrymore 'Stalked' Adam Sandler Right Before They Starred In 'The Wedding Singer'

 Posted on February 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  595 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore have worked together multiple times during their careers. Beyond that, they’re also very close friends and loyal supporters. Anyone who’s seen their on-screen chemistry can tell that they enjoy each other’s company. Even better, they love to make each other laugh. But this famous friendship would never have happened if Barrymore hadn’t decided that she had to work with Sandler. It was thanks to her determination that they ever collaborated on a movie. [Read More]

Goldenvoice To Bring Panorama Festival To New York's Randalls Island

 Posted on February 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  219 words  |  Martina Birk

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Goldenvoice, the AEG-affiliated promoter behind events such as the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, has announced the details for their latest event, the New York City-based Panorama festival. The three-day event will be staged at New York's Randall's Island from July 22 to 24, featuring "top-tier musical performances, dynamic art installations, innovative technology and some of N.Y.C.’s best local eats." “We’re committed to creating an event that will provide significant benefits to New York City with the level of experience and meticulous attention to detail for which Goldenvoice is known,” Goldenvoice's Mark Shulman said in a statement. [Read More]

Hot Country Knights' Moose Knuckle Shuffle Is Line Dance We Need

 Posted on February 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  297 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Hot Country Knights are here to teach you the hot new dance craze: The "Moose Knuckle Shuffle." It's sure to sweep the nation ... maybe. The most popular band in Murfreesboro, Tenn., is taking their line dance to the streets of the fictional town called Moose Knuckle, Tenn. Hot Country Knights — a '90s country parody band led by Dierks Bentley's alter ego Doug Douglason — are filling a void left by such group dance classics as the " [Read More]