Entertainment
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Bruce Gerleman of Jethro’s reacts to fire and company beginnings
Audio version: Move over Dos Equis guy, Bruce Gerleman may very well be the most interesting man in Iowa. As the founder of Jethro’s BBQ, and Splash Seafood, he discusses his background in Iowa, how he paid for a Des Moines building by selling a bunch of hats sitting inside it, being a soccer coach…
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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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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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Why A Haunted House in Pocahontas, IA Happens At The Local Fire Station
After receiving an Iowa Tourism Award, a unique haunted house in Pocahontas, Iowa is back by popular demand for year two! Parker Aden, executive director of the Pocahontas Chamber of Commerce explains why The PocaHAUNTus Haunted House happens at the local fire house. The PocaHAUNTus haunted house takes place in the local firehouse’s training area,…
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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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Iowa Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Sets Ticket Sell-Out Record
The Iowa Speedway in Newton didn’t just host the very first NASCAR Cup Series in its history, but also set a ticket sell-out record, says President Eric Peterson. The pre-sales were so large, there were no tickets available by the time tickets opened to the public. It’s a major accomplishment for Peterson who just took…
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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…
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Orange City VS Pella: which Tulip Festival Reigns Supreme? We asked Orange City!
What is the The Orange City Tulip Festival? Executive Committee Promo Chair, Jennie Droog gives us an overlook at the event, food, and festivities. She also tells us about their obsession over authentic period-accurate costumes. We also ask about the Pella Tulip Festival and why Iowa has two Tulip Festivals? Are there secret cage matches?…
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Iowa’s largest farmers’ markets open this weekend: here’s what to expect.
Many of Iowa’s farmers’ markets open this weekend and exclusive we discussed what to expect with three of the state’s largest. Taryn Kafer of The Dubuque Farmers’ Market, Amelia Klatt of the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market, and Missy Carter of The Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport join the show to discuss why their…