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News Digest 3-4-24
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on six funding bills that would avoid a partial government shutdown…Caitlin Clark sets another record.
Clean Up 3/4/24
Radon kills about the same amount of people in Iowa as traffic accidents each year. Iowa Radon Hotline 800-383-5992.
News Digest 3-1-24
President Biden and former President Trump criticized each other over their immigration policies in separate events at the southern border…a plan to change the state’s area education agencies has the cleared the Iowa House.
KCCK’s Featured Album for March 2024
The KCCK Featured Album for March is “Lotta Livin’” froBetty Bryant. The Kansas City-born vocalist, pianist and songwriter was dubbed ‘Cool Miss B’ by her fellow musicians. Ms. Bryant began her career in her hometown where she was mentored by the great Jay McShann. She moved to the west coast in 1955 and quickly became …
News Digest 2-29-24
Mitch McConnell says he’ll step down as Senate Minority Leader later this year…the Iowa House passes a bill to make it easier for teachers to carry guns.
Talking Pictures 2-28-24
Nyad (2023) and Lift (2024) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
News Digest 2-28-24
Biden and Trump pick up primary wins in Michigan…the Iowa Senate calls for labeling requirements for plant-based meat products.
Soundtrack to the Struggle: Melba Liston – Blowin’ in the Doors
Although Melba Liston was a woman in a male-dominated profession, she excelled anyway. Some consider her an unsung hero and she is very highly regarded in and outside of the jazz community as a trailblazer, as a musician and as a woman. Melba Liston selected the trombone as her instrument because she thought it was …