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Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:45 pm | Updated: 9:08 pm, Tue May 22, 2012. LOUP CITY — The family and friends of a well-known Nebraska country music singer are hoping to raise some funds at a benefit Friday to help him as he enters his 10th year battling chronic myeloid leukemia.

It's still several months away but a key component of this year's "American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans" event is already an important topic of discussion in city council chambers.

The Charlie Daniels Band, with Diamond Rio, will be headlining Rosefest 2012 at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg, Saturday, July 14. Tickets are on sale now at $25. Must be 21 or older. Gates open...

It's still several months away but a key component of this year's "American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans" event is already an important topic of discussion in city council chambers.

More than 50 nationally known musical acts will be stopping in Nebraska or Council Bluffs, Iowa, over the next few months and the lineup offers something for just about anyone.

It's still several months away but a key component of this year's "American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans" event is already an important topic of discussion in city council chambers.

SYLACAUGA — Lots of music, food and entertainment are planned for the “Sylabration” concert June 2, but the mission of the event is much bigger than just a day of fun.

SYLACAUGA — Lots of music, food and entertainment are planned for the “Sylabration” concert June 2, but the mission of the event is much bigger than just a day of fun.

2003 - Reggae artist Ziggy Marley releases his first solo album, "Dragonfly," via Private Music. The oldest son of Bob Marley, the artist fronted the Melody Makers through nine studio albums on Capitol, Virgin, and Elektra.

2003 - Reggae artist Ziggy Marley releases his first solo album, "Dragonfly," via Private Music. The oldest son of Bob Marley, the artist fronted the Melody Makers through nine studio albums on Capitol, Virgin, and Elektra.

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