Culture
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Amanda Wanke, CEO of DART discusses transit’s challenge
Public transit in Iowa is a challenge. Amanda Wanke explains why central Iowan’s shouldn’t expect profitability any time soon, and speaks about their plans to address future budget shortfalls.
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Iowa Trump & Musk Protest Organizer Explains Purpose
What’s behind the anti-Trump and Musk protests downtown Des Moines? Organizer Michaelyn Mankel comes in studio to explain their objectives.
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Captain Roys, Birdland Marina and the NE Side Comeback?
Audio version: Wade Thompson of Captain Roys came in the studio to discuss Shiver On The River but his comments on a pending East and North side resurgence, Birdland Marina, Highland Park, and Riverview caught our attention. In the last few years development has started and central Iowans have shown an interest in new development…
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Ross Peterson of KXNO. Where is he now?
Ross Peterson, an Iowa sports broadcasting icon, discussed his storied 21-year career with iHeartMedia, his departure from KXNO, and his evolving role in sports and beyond. He also discussed Iowa and Iowa State’s bowl prospects, why bowl games might go out of style, and discusses the prospect of Caitlin Clark kissing the WNBA goodbye for…
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Grout Museum Captured 2300+ veteran stories on video
The Grout Museum district has a special museum devoted to Iowa Veterans, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. The Waterloo museum, to date, has captured over 2300 stories from Iowa veterans to date. Oral historian Pat Kinney explains how oral history project works and shares the Iowa veteran stories that stand out. The Grout Museum…
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Weird Iowa: Beggars Night And Party-Only Ballots?
Video Version Audio Version What a week! Beggars night made national news thanks to Caitlin Clark, why do we celebrate that? Also have a major Presidential election, will Iowa change colors? Has it always been red? It may seem like a weird time in Iowa, but Iowans have always been just a little… well, weird.…
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Van Harden: Where is he now?
Where is Van Harden now? Van Harden of WHO Radio’s Van and Bonnie Show has been retired from radio since September of 2020, but he’s not slowing down. He sat down to discuss what he’s been up to and he reacts to local radio’s struggle to maintain focus on their community.
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Iowa State Fair Podcast Special: Brisket Bribery & A Hidden Beer Tent
In this special Iowa State Fair Podcast two part special, Gwen Page, owner of Watcha Smokin’ BBQ and Scott Carlson of The Iowa Craft Beer Tent tell you their fair secrets and give you an inside look at how they went from fair rookies to fair icons. You’ll learn why one location on the fairgrounds…
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80/35 this weekend debuts first live music “silent stage”
80/35 this weekend features big acts like Killer Mike and OK Go but they have a few tricks up their sleeve. Because the event has moved from Downtown Des Moines to Waterworks Park, they’ve added some new features like camping, free stages, and what they’re calling a “silent stage.” What is that? Executive Director, Andy…
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Biking over the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad bridge?!
If you think Iowa is flat, you’ve never ridden the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad. Director Mike Wendel explains how the tracks were almost completely lost in 1983 but saved by Boone residents. He also tells how you can enjoy the railroad in open air cars, with dinner, or even on specialized bikes that go over…