Hogback Bridge gets spring spruce up by volunteers
Fifteen Hampton Inn volunteers part of Save a Landmark Program tended the Hogback Bridge in Winterset Iowa to remove weeds repaint railings and cover graffiti. The 121 year old 1884 structure spans the North River three miles north of Winterset and is among Madison County’s famous six covered bridges listed on the National Register.
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Iowa County Drops Charges Against Actor Jason Cook
The Polk County Attorney's Office in Des Moines dropped charges against actor Jason Cook after police did not notarize a ticket. Cook, known for Days of Our Lives, faced public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia after a March 7 airport incident during a visit for the Variety Club telethon.
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Fallon to Host MTV Movie Awards Again
Jimmy Fallon will return as host for the 14th annual MTV Movie Awards. He previously hosted in 2001 and 2002 and said he was hopeful for other roles but happy with this assignment. The ceremony will be taped June 4 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and air June 9.
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Will Ferrell to Host SNL Return May 14 With Queens of the Stone Age
NBC confirms Will Ferrell will host SNL on May 14 marking his first return since 2002 seven seasons on the show. Queens of the Stone Age will perform as the musical guest. Ferrell rose to fame in sketches like cowbell and Craig the Spartan and stars in Kicking & Screaming opening May 13.
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Simmons Orman team for money tour Get Your Money Right
Music mogul Russell Simmons joins Suze Orman for a six city tour to teach money management to youths. Eminem and Fantasia Barrino join as star teachers, with the kickoff May 14 in Detroit and stops in Washington Miami St Louis Los Angeles and Chicago.
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Gun-toting driver threatens Forrest Gump actor in Gardena
Police arrested a man accused of following actor Mykelti Williamson on Gardena streets Tuesday yelling slurs and pointing a gun before his target blocked the road and fled. Williamson said the gunman appeared enraged and could have killed him but did not fire.
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