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Category: News
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.
Culture Crawl 895 “He Wrote That?”
Everyone loved the Cole Porter show at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts back in September so much that Josh Sazon and Wes Habley have cooked up another exciting show, this time featuring the music of Johnny Mercer. Head over to Coralville on Saturday, March 23 for Moon River: The Songs of Johnny Mercer at …
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.
Culture Crawl 894 “Can I Bring My Kazoo?”
Jessica Altfillisch, executive director of Cedar Rapids’ Harmony School of Music, is back again to announce an exciting line up for this year’s Community Music Day. An instrument petting zoo, a music and mental health panel with music therapists from the University of Iowa, and an epic mixed ensemble performance of “Ode to Joy” led …
News Digest 2-27-24
President Biden is optimistic about prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza…a bill to raise beginning teacher pay receives bipartisan approval from an Iowa House committee.