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TuNesDay Forgotten 45: Peter Wolf
Today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 was on the charts on August 11th of 1984. From Peter Wolf it's "Lights Out". Born in Brooklyn, New York, Peter...
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Monday's Forgotten 45: Michael Jackson
On August 10th, 1979 Michael Jackson released his album "Off the Wall", so in celebration of it's 47th anniversary, today's Forgotten 45 at ...
Aug 10, 2026
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Friday's Forgotten 45: Crosby, Stills, & Nash
For the Friday Forgotten 45 at 3:45 we check out the charts on August 7th, 1982, it's where I found today's tune from Crosby, Stills, & Nash with ...
Aug 07, 2026
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The 2026 Iowa State Fair
The 2026 Iowa State Fair will be held in Des Moines August 13th through the 26th! Enjoy live entertainment from Rod Stewart, Alabama, Lainey Wilson, ...
14h ago
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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 8 to noon, join Casey Kasem for the top songs from Aug...
Aug 11, 2026
Iowa Irish Fest Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes Iowa Irish Fest to downtown Waterloo July 31st - August 2nd! Thanks to everyone who entered for the chance to win free tickets, w...
Jul 21, 2026
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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
Music News
Bernie Taupin to take part in Americanafest Keynote Conversation with Brandi Carlile
Bernie Taupin attends Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March...
Aug 10, 2026
Mick Jagger proves he's 'Mr Charm' on the dance floor
Mick Jagger (L) and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones performs during the final night of the Hack...
Aug 10, 2026
KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Angels game
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons at Magenta Light Studios 'Deep Water' Premiere at Paramount Studios on...
Aug 10, 2026
I Wanna Play with Somebody (Who Loves Me): Whitney Houston Barbie now available
Whitney Houston Signature Barbie Doll (Courtesy Mattel Inc.)It's the greatest doll of all: The Whitn...
Aug 10, 2026
Entertainment News
Amy Poehler comedy 'DIG' gets release date
Amy Poehler as Elise in 'DIG.' (Colleen Hayes/Peacock)We now know when to expect Amy Poehler's new c...
Aug 10, 2026
50 Cent to executive produce 'Payday' TV series
50 Cent performs on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026' (Disney/Christophe...
Aug 10, 2026
Adam Driver, Miles Teller star in 'Paper Tiger' teaser trailer
Miles Teller, Adam Driver, Roman Engel, Gavi Goudey and Scarlett Johansson star in 'Paper Tiger.' (N...
Aug 10, 2026
In brief: The Beatles movies set to film Abbey Road scene and more
The upcoming Beatles film is headed to Abbey Road. Deadline reports director Sam Mendes' upcoming fi...
Aug 10, 2026