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TuNesDay Forgotten 45: Pointer Sisters
This morning on the Waters Wake-Up Call, Mike was featuring dance tunes. So for today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 how about the Pointer Sisters with "...
23h ago
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Monday's Forgotten 45: Howard Jones
Welcome to the Monday Forgotten 45 at 3:45! English singer Howard Jones was born on this date in 1955, so to celebrate his 71st birthday it's his hit...
Feb 23, 2026
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Friday's Forgotten 45: Pat Benatar
For the Friday Forgotten 45 at 3:45 we wish a very happy 44th wedding anniversary to Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo, married on this date in...
Feb 20, 2026
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What's Happening
Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament
The 2026 Iowa Girls Basketball Tournament begins Monday and runs through Saturday night at the Casey's Center in Des Moines. Here are the matchups fo...
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Classic American Top 40 This Weekend
105.7 KOKZ is your home for classic American Top 40 shows every weekend! Saturday morning from 9 to noon, join Casey Kasem for the top songs from Febr...
Feb 24, 2026
2026 Iowa Boys High School Wrestling Tournament
The 2026 IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament is February 18th-21st at Casey's Center in Des Moines. 42 state champions will be crowned this week. G...
Feb 17, 2026
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CR Boat, RV, & Vacation Show Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes the Cedar Rapids Boat/RV & Vacation Show to Hawkeye Downs Expo Center February 20th thru the 22nd. The show offers a wide rang...
Feb 17, 2026
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Music News
R.E.M.'s 'Nightswimming' covered by Jason Segel for 'Shrinking'
Shrinking artwork (Courtesy of Apple TV)An R.E.M. classic is featured in season 3 of Apple TV's Shri...
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Actress Lily Collins having 'proud daughter moment' after dad Phil Collins' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination
Musician Phil Collins and Actress Lily Collins attend the after party for Relativity Media's "M...
1h ago
INXS' Andrew Farriss says band is 'thrilled and excited' by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination
INXS March, 1998 ((Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage)INXS received their first-ever nomination for the ...
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On This Day, Feb. 25, 1998: Bob Dylan wins three Grammys for his album 'Time Out of Mind'
On This Day, Feb. 25, 1998...Bob Dylan won three Grammy Awards, including album of the year, for his...
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Entertainment News
Connor Storrie faces off in an 'accent duel' in new 'SNL' promo
Connor Storrie hosts 'SNL' on Feb. 28, 2026. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC)Connor Storrie is showing off hi...
1h ago
Hilary Duff comments on 'toxic mom group' controversy: 'The timing felt not great'
Hilary Duff performs onstage at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on February 14, 2026 in La...
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'Industry' renewed for fifth, final season at HBO
Myha'la stars as Harper in episode 7 of season 4 of 'Industry.' (Simon Ridgway/HBO)Even more Industr...
4h ago
In brief: 'For All Mankind' season 5 official trailer and more
The official trailer for the fifth season of Apple TV's series For All Mankind has been cleared for ...
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