Category: News

News Digest 4-11-24

Investigators are still interviewing the crew of the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge last month…a bill that would make it easier for teachers to carry firearms in schools continues to work its way through the Iowa legislature.

Big Mo Pod Show – Episode 001

Big Mo Pod Show 001 – “Dinaflow” It’s here! The first episode of The Big Mo Pod Show, with John Heim and producer Noah.  They’ll do a deep dive into some songs from a recent edition of ‘da Friday Blues. This week’s show delves into some selections from March 22, 2024 with songs from Mike …

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News Digest 4-10-24

The Arizona Supreme Court has put a strict 1864 abortion law into effect…Governor Reynolds signs a law tightening oversight on foreign ownership of Iowa farmland.

Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!”

Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!” Clear Creek-Amana High School presents “The Wizard of Oz” April 11-13. Cast members Sydney Emmel, Lily Schloss, and Evan Streit talk about seeing the movie and other stage productions, and how their take on the classic will bring some new and different things to …

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News Digest 4-9-24

Trump releases a policy statement on abortion…Biden proposes a new student loan debt relief plan…the Cedar Rapids Kernels open their home season tonight.

Culture Crawl 907 “That’s Why they Call It FOLK Music”

Singer and songwriter Martha Redbone has had the opportunity to work with talents as diverse as Junie Morrison of Parliament and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen. The Englert and Natural Talent Music present her on April 11. Martha and Natural Talent honcho Creighton Gaynor are our guests. Learn more about Martha at wwwmartharedbone.com. …

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News Digest 4-8-24

Israel withdraws some of its troops – temporarily – from a southern Gaza city…the Iowa women fall short in the NCAA championship game.

Special Programs April 8 thru April 14

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree Join Craig as he begins his “April Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree” with a listen to the best of Bill Evans on the Verve record label.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm …

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