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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
On This Day, July 17, 1981: Journey releases 'Escape'
On This Day, July 17, 1981...Journey released their seventh studio album, Escape, which hit #1 on th...
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Bonnie Tyler funeral arrangements announced
Bonnie Tyler of the United Kingdom attends a photocall for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 at Malmo...
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John Mellencamp forced to cancel Michigan concert due to poor air quality
John Mellencamp performs at Acrisure Amphitheater on July 10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo...
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Lenny Kaye seeks 'artistic closure' with the release of debut solo album, 'Goin' Local'
Photo of Lenny Kaye (Photo Credit: Bob Gruen)After over 50 years in the music business, Lenny Kaye, ...
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Entertainment News
In brief: 'Lioness' season 3 official trailer and more
The official trailer for Lioness season 3 has arrived. Paramount+ released the new trailer that feat...
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'Heartstopper Forever' stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke talk series' lasting impact
Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson in 'Heartstopper Forever.' (Netflix)Hearts...
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Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon dies at 91
Kris Jenner's mom, Mary Jo (MJ) Shannon, is shown on an episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud.' (Byron C...
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Chloe Fineman departs 'Saturday Night Live'
Chloe Fineman appears in her 'Saturday Night Live' season 51 cast headshot. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC)C...
Jul 16, 2026