Music From Chuck Berry's Final Album Will Still Be Released This Week
Mar 20, 2017
While fans mourned the passing of Chuck Berry this weekend, many of them wondered what would happen to the planned release of his first album of new music in 40 years. Berry's estate has put…
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Offbeat News for 03-20-17
Mar 20, 2017
OFFBEAT NEWS: Cops Rescue Duck Stuck On Train Tracks Being a cop in New York City means you're bound to see some crazy things. A duck trying to take the subway? That's new. The bird…
Threatening Note Sent to Muslims at Des Moines Center
Mar 20, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A leader of the Islamic Center of Des Moines plans to meet with authorities to discuss a threatening note found in the center's mail. Dr. Samir Shams is president of…
Offbeat News For 03-17-17
Mar 17, 2017
OFFBEAT NEWS: Teen Model Turning Negative Comments Into Toilet Paper Unfortunately, being even slightly famous nowadays means you're going to have to deal with your fair share of haters. A 19-year-old teen model and fashion…
JC Penney Closing Shop In Oskaloosa & Ottumwa
Mar 17, 2017
Oskaloosa and Ottumwa will lose major stores this summer as the JCPenney stores at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa and the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa will close in June. J.C. Penney announced earlier this…
West Des Moines Parks Plan Calls For Linking Waterways
Mar 17, 2017
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Des Moines has unveiled a $32 million parks plan that calls for linking city waterways with a trail loop and include features such an outdoor ice rink and…
Jimi Hendrix Estate Sues Hendrix's Brother for Copyright Infringement
Mar 17, 2017
Jimi Hendrix's family find themselves once again fighting for the rights to his name. On March 16th, Hendrix's estate filed suit against Jimi's brother Leon, and Andrew Pitsicalis, who have been using the Jimi Hendrix…
Ray Davies of The Kinks Has Been Knighted
Mar 16, 2017
Kinks frontman Ray Davies has joined the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, & Elton John with the prestigious honor of being Knighted. He was recognized for his services to the arts today (3/16/17) by…
Offbeat News for 03-16-17
Mar 16, 2017
OFFBEAT NEWS: Yoga Pants Are Bad For The Environment Yoga pants may be comfy, but they're destroying the ocean. It turns out clothing that uses synthetic fibers, which includes yoga pants, Patagonia’s cozy jackets, and…
Manhole Covers Sent Flying by Explosions Caused by Fire
Mar 16, 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…