The White House blasts Republicans who are blocking legislation to address the southern border…a bill that would have reduced legal protections for transgender Iowans fails to advance in the legislature.
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KCCK’s Featured Album for February 2024
The KCCK Featured Album for February is “Tell the Birds I Said Hello” from bassist Ben Allison, guitarist Steve Cardenas and saxophonist Ted Nash. The fourth album by this trio focuses its attention on the ever-surprising music of the under-recognized pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. The trio puts its own spin on a set of …
News Digest 1-31
A U.S. House committee votes in favor of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas…anti-human trafficking legislation is moving foward at the State Capitol.
Soundtrack to the Struggle 2024
What promise did Marilyn Monroe make to secure a gig for Ella Fitzgerald? And which legendary jazz drummer’s “Freedom Now Suite” involved dozens of musicians in a musical demand for equal treatment? Find out during February on KCCK’s award winning daily show, “Soundtrack to the Struggle.” Each day during Black History Month, Hollis Monroe explains …
Culture Crawl 890 “Original Mature Groovers”
The Iowa City Senior Center presents the “From Africa to Black Iowans, the inaugural Black History Ball, Saturday, Feb. 3. There will be an African art exhibit, tasty food, your favorite libations and a jazz quartet led by the University of Iowa’s Curtis Taylor and William Menefield. Advance tickets at this Eventbrite link.. Learn more …
News Digest 1-30-24
The Pentagon says three US soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan were part of efforts to combat ISIS…a bill in the Iowa legislature would make killing a law enforcement officer a crime that could result in the death penalty.
News Digest 1-29-24
A drone strike by Iran-backed militants kills three American soldiers in Jordan…parents and teachers express concerns about changes to Iowa’s AEAs at a forum in North Liberty.
Special Programs January 29 thru February 4
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Blue Note 85th Anniversary Collection, Part 2 Craig spins more selections from the unusual and obscure side of the label. This again will include bonus material from a 4-part course Craig is teaching on Blue Note Records for the University of Iowa Senior …