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Talking Pictures 9-17-25
“The Long Walk” (2025) and “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” (2025) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Denny Lynch.
Clean Up Your Act 9-17-25
A rare and endangered species of fish has been discovered in an Iowa river.
Talking Pictures 9-10-25
“Nobody 2” (2025) and “Extraordinary” (TV series Hulu/Disney+) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Denny Lynch.
Talking Pictures 9-3-25
“Together” (2025) and “War of the Worlds” (2025) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
Clean Up Your Act 9-3-25
The Iowa DNR has produced a map showing the impacts of the 2020 derecho and recovery efforts since the storm hit the state.
KCCK’s Featured Album for September 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for September is “Reflections–Facing South” from Conrad Herwig. One of the most adventurous voices in Latin jazz, the trombonist is featured in a drummer-less trio with bassist Luques Curtis and the legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri, a true icon of the genre. Recorded during the Covid summer of 2020, the disc serves …
Talking Pictures 8-27-25
“Eden” (2024) and “Devo” (2024) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt.
Clean Up Your Act 8-27-25
Nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers prompt calls for more action upriver.