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Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Pardon My Take’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reflects On Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Induction

"We were very honored. Pretty cool. I didn't even know this existed."

1040 WHO Names Gregg Henson as Program Director

“WHO’s legacy of trusted news and strong local voices is unmatched, and I’m focused on building on that foundation and continuing to deliver relevant, impactful programming for listeners across Iowa.”

1040 WHO Program Director Cole Bair Exits

"We wish Cole all the best."

How Emery Songer Manages Hosting at Both 1110 KFAB and 1040 WHO in Day Different Dayparts

"It's a difficult balance day-to-day, but one I'm super grateful for and one I'm so thankful to be able to have."

How Jeff Angelo Reinvented Himself in Morning Drive at 1040 WHO

"I needed to really come to understand what the listener wanted from a morning show and invite them to be part of the conversation."

1040 WHO, 600 WMT Add 1110 KFAB Host Emery Songer to Daily Lineup

“I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to connect with Iowans all over the state and beyond."

1040 WHO PD Peter Thiele Exits iHeartMedia Des Moines

Thiele joined the group earlier this year after departing his role as Program Director of KZRG for Zimmer Communications in Joplin, Missouri.

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Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Pardon My Take’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reflects On Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Induction

"We were very honored. Pretty cool. I didn't even know this existed."

Mike Florio: Dianna Russini’s Return With BetUS Says a Lot About Gambling Feeling Normalized

"It's so out in the open now that we're completely unbothered by somebody having a platform on an illegal offshore sports book website, and we just say, "Ah, no big deal." That's a sports media job."