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Friday's Forgotten 45: E.L.O.
As we wrap up the first full week of July, the Friday Forgotten 45 at 3:45 was on the charts July 9th, 1983. From Electric Light Orchestra it's "...
Jul 10, 2026
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Throwback Thursday Forgotten 45: Moody Blues
Today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 is a song you can hear again Sunday morning between 8 and noon on American Top 40 the 80's from July 12th, 1986. From Th...
Jul 09, 2026
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Wednesday's Forgotten 45: Michael Johnson
For today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 we take a trip back to July 8th, 1978 for the first ever hit for Michael Johnson with "Bluer Than Blue". Th...
Jul 08, 2026
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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 Jul...
Jul 14, 2026
Join Mike Waters & Milex on an Alaskan Cruise in '27
Join KOKZ's Mike Waters and Jenn from Milex Complete Auto Care for a once in a lifetime cruise to Alaska! The trip leaves Seattle on September 13th a...
Jun 24, 2026
2026 Zach Johnson Foundation Classic
105.7 KOKZ is proud to be a media sponsor of the 2026 Zach Johnson Foundation Classic Monday, June 8th 1st at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids. ...
Jun 01, 2026
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Iowa Renaissance Festival Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes the Iowa Renaissance Festival to Amana May 23rd-25th and May 30th-31st. Come experience live entertainment featuring comedy, sword...
May 10, 2026
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Music News
Rick Wakeman sets October 'Return to the Red Planet'
Rick Wakeman performs on stage during Music For The Marsden 2020 at The O2 Arena on March 03, 2020 i...
Jul 17, 2026
AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Angus Young talk touring, the band's legacy
Singer Brian Johnson (L) and musician Angus Young of AC/DC perform onstage during the AC/DC PWR UP E...
Jul 17, 2026
Four iconic Who albums getting audiophile upgrades
The Who's 'Who's Next,' 'Tommy,' 'Live at Leeds,' 'My Generaton' (Analogue Productions)Four iconic a...
Jul 17, 2026
The Rolling Stones' 'Foreign Tongues' debuts at #1 in the UK
The Rolling Stones' 'Foreign Tongues' (Capitol Records)The Rolling Stones are back at #1 in the U.K....
Jul 17, 2026
Entertainment News
Francesca Reale, Roby Attal join 'This Summer Will Be Different' Netflix series adaptation
A photo of Francesca Reale. (Ian Lipton) | A photo of Roby Attal. (Chris Labadie)This Summer Will Be...
Jul 17, 2026
'God of War' will recast lead role Kratos after Ryan Hurst's on-set injury
Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus on the set of 'God of War.' (Leah Gallo/Prime Video...
Jul 17, 2026
'Home Alone 2', 'My Left Foot' actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Brenda Fricker holds up her Oscar after winning best supporting actress for her role in 'My Left Foo...
Jul 17, 2026
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and strea...
Jul 17, 2026