AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — Blake Bonta was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a rare type of brain cancer in January 2023. Treatment can be challenging but he continued on with life and smiled through it all.

The All-American Rejects are doing surprise pop-up shows as they tour for their new album, "Sandbox." And a barn south of Ames was its latest surprise stop. Lead singer Tyson Ritter has been ...