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Colleen and Woz learn healthy living tips at the Natural Living Expo
05/18/2013 - Colleen and Woz tried samples and got advice from vendors at the Healthy Living Expo!
American Diabetes Association
Star 102.5 was broadcasting live out at Jordan Creek Hy-Vee. The American Diabetes Association was also there registering people for the Tour De Cure.
iWireless New Location
iWireless was entering people to win tickets to an I-Cubs game, a $50 Gas Card or a brand new flat screen TV! They also had lunch available for customers!
A-MAY-zing Days out at Jordan Creek Town Center
5/4/2013- The "YESS Duck Derby" was the start of "A-MAY-zing Days", which is a month long of celebrating the greatness of West Des Moines. Visit amayzingdays.com to find out more!
Valley West Mall's "Family Fun Night"
4/30/2013- Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for Valley West Mall's Family Fun! This fun family event is FREE and goes from 6-8 PM.
Drake Relays Half Marathon
4/28/13-STAR102.5 was out supporting all the fantastic runners for the during the Drake Relays Half Marathon, 6K, and 10K on Sunday morning!
STAR102.5 Kenny Chesney Stink Off
4/26/13-STAR102.5 listeners had a chance to win tickets see Kenny Chesney just by smelling their husband's feet!
Des Moines Public Schools Job Fair
4/20/2013 There were 200+ jobs available thorough the Des Moines Public School system. Over 13000 people showed up with the hopes of walking away with a new teaching position.
Professional Bull Riders at Kum & Go
STAR and 4 Profession Bull Riders were out at Kum & Go signing autographs and taking photographs with fans!
Miya, the Japanese Macaque's First Birthday
Miya, the Japanese Macaque, is celebrating her first birthday at the Blank Park Zoo this Saturday, April 20th.
"Bon Jovi" at the Barnstormers Game
4/13/2013- Star 102.5 listeners and barnstormer fan's joined in on some 'Air Guitar' fun during the third quarter.
Listener Melissa's Bon Jovi photos
Lucky STAR listener Melissa Horner was given exclusive access by Bon Jovi to shoot photos up close of their show. See her photos here.
Bon Jovi at Wells Fargo Arena
Bon Jovi played to a packed house and had the crowd singing along all night long.
Bon Jovi Concert
4/14/2013- Jimmy Wright, with Star 102.5, was broadcasting live at Wells Fargo arena for the "Bon Jovi; Because We Can" tour!
Mattress Firm and YESS Duck
STAR 102.5 was at Mattress Firm with YESS Duck signing people up to adopt ducks for the YESS Duck Derby!
Iowa Cubs Open House
4/6/2013- It was the Iowa Cubs Open house and families got the opportunity to tour the new clubhouse!
Valley West Mall's Family Fun Night
3/26/13- It's the last Tuesday of every month, at Valley West Mall. Join Star 102.5 in April, for Family Fun Night!
Good memories and more to come with Cabaret West Glen!
Producer Kurt was stunned by the beautiful remodel of Cabaret West Glen and had a great time with the guests (and some drinks.)
St. Paddy's Day at Sully's Irish Pub
Jimmy Wright and Luke Matthews broadcasting live from Sully's Irish Pub for St. Paddy's Day!
Family Day at Iowa Energy
It was STAR Family Day at the Iowa Energy game! The first 500 kids into the game received a free Iowa Energy jersey!
STAR 102.5's Bon Jovi Cake Dive sponsored by Sweet Binney's
3/2/2013 - 18 listeners dove in to a huge sheet cake at Valley West Mall in order to find a Bon Jovi pick to win the Sapphire VIP package at the Bon Jovi concert April 14th.
Woz's 80s Prom!
He channeled a combination of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Twisted Sister, and Duckie...Woz hosted an 80s Prom for My Charity Life over the weekend!
Glazed Expressions
Star 102.5 listeners enjoyed a relaxed evening with paints and wine along side Karess Carter and Woz!
Ken and Colleen's Swimsuit Issue
We too can travel to 7 continents (Note: We have to get Kurt better Photoshop skills)
Matt Hires Acoustic Lounge
2/11/2013 - STAR listeners and their guests got to "dig a new artist" in attending an acoustic lounge with Matt Hires and then explore the "A T.rex Named Sue" exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa.
Matt Hires Meet & Greet
2/11/2013 - Lucky STAR listeners got to "dig a new artist" and meet up meet Matt Hires after his performance at the Science Center of Iowa.
Matchbox Twenty at the Civic Center
2/10/2013 - A sold-out crowd at the Civic Center got to see STAR artist Matchbox Twenty at their best.
Phillip Phillips at the Civic Center
2/10/2013 - STAR artist and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips opened up for Matchbox Twenty.
Matchbox Twenty Meet & Greet
2/10/2013 - A lucky STAR 102.5 listener got to meet the members of Matchbox Twenty before their show at the Civic Center!
Governor and Girl Scout Cookies
10 year old Annika went and sold some Girl Scout cookies to the Governor!
Valley West Mall Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night at Valley West Mall happens on the last Tuesday of every month! Hope to see you out there in February!
Des Moines Buccaneers Game
Karess Carter was at the Bucs game, while people signed up for great prizes.
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals at Hoyt Sherman Place
1/27/2013 - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals rocked out to a packed theater at the Hoyt Sherman Place.
Complete Nutrition
Karess Carter was at the Ankeny Complete Nutrition during the sale on Mancore and Refirm products.
Hunter Hayes - In Studio
12/14/2012 - STAR artist Hunter Hayes stopped by the STAR studios before he hit the stage at a sold-out Wells Fargo Arena with Carrie Underwood.
Tristan Prettyman - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
8/8/2012 - STAR artist Tristan Prettyman performed a bunch of songs off her upcoming release 'Cedar+Gold' before lucky STAR listeners and their guests at STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge.
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
7/26/2012 - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals rocked a packed house at the Simon Estes Amphitheater for the Nitefall on the River. Nitefall on the River is sponsored by Charles Gabus Ford.
Ingrid Michaelson - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
07/12/12 - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge presented by Charles Gabus Ford featuring STAR artist Ingrid Michaelson at the Science Center of Iowa on Thursday, July 12th.
Eric Hutchinson/Graffiti 6 - Soundcheck Party
4/19/2012 - STAR artist Eric Hutchinson and Graffiti6 performed for twenty lucky listeners at STAR 102.5's Soundcheck Party at Wooly's.
Needtobreathe - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
3/23/2012 - Needtobreathe stepped into STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge for an intimate performance at the Science Center of Iowa.
Christina Perri - Listener Party
3/7/2012 - Lucky STAR listeners and their guests got to attend STAR artist Christina Perri's exclusive performance for STAR 102.5 at the Blue Moon Piano Bar & Lounge in West Des Moines.
Andy Grammer & Ryan Star - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
1/31/2012 - STAR artists Andy Grammer and Ryan Star stopped by the Science Center of Iowa to perform before a lucky group of STAR listeners and their guests.
Mat Nathanson - In Studio
7/14/2010 - STAR artist Matt Nathanson performed in front of a live, studio audience of lucky invited STAR 102.5 listeners, their guests and STAR staff.
Mat Kearney - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
10/11/2011 - STAR 102.5 listeners enjoyed an intimate performance from Mat Kearney in STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge at the Science Center of Iowa.
Andy Grammer - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
6/20/2011 - STAR artist Andy Grammer entertained enthusiastic fans at his private listener lounge at the Science Center of Iowa by playing songs off his recently released debut and answering listener questions.
Colbie Caillat - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
8/22/2010 - STAR Artist Colbie Caillat treated lucky STAR 102.5 listeners and their guests to a private concert and interview session at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in West Des Moines.
Kris Allen - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
8/13/2010 - STAR Artist and American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen performed before a select group of lucky STAR listeners and their guests at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines.
Sons of Sylvia - In Studio
7/15/2010 - STAR Artist Sons of Sylvia dropped by the STAR 102.5 studio to chat with Karess and play a few tunes, including their hit "Love Left to Lose," before opening up for Vertical Horizon at Nitefall on the River.
Ryan Star - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
6/10/2010 - STAR Artist Ryan Star played at an exclusive concert for STAR E-Mail Club listeners and their guests at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines.
OneRepublic - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
3/22/2010 - STAR Artist OneRepublic played an exclusive concert for STAR E-Mail Club listeners and their guests at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines.
Alex Band - STAR 102.5's Acoustic Lounge
2/23/2010 - Alex Band (formerly of The Calling) performed in from a select group of STAR E-mail Club members and guests at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Des Moines.
STAR 102.5's Downtown Countdown
12/31/12 - Jimmy Wright and Luke Matthews ring in 2013 at STAR 102.5's Downtown Countdown at the newly remodeled Embassy Suites Downtown.
Carrie Underwood at Wells Fargo Arena
12/14/2012 - An under the weather Carrie Underwood still managed to wow a sold out crowd at Wells Fargo Arena.
Hunter Hayes at Wells Fargo Arena
12/14/2012 - Up and coming artist Hunter Hayes opened up for Carrie Underwood at Wells Fargo Arena.
Big Ken and Colleen's Bieber Jingle Bell Bash
12/14/2012 - We had some very dedicated Beiberites out this morning. They wanted their shot at getting a pair of tickets to his show before anyone else could. Check out all of the action below.
Beauty Brands
12/15/2012 - Karess Carter was out at Beauty Brands in Clive checking out there great Holiday Gift Sets.
Ryan Star In Studio
1/28/2010 – STAR Artist Ryan Star visited with Karess Carter in the STAR 102.5 studio to chat and play a couple songs.
Merle Hay Mall
12/6/2012 - STAR was out at Merle Hay Mall giving away photo packages with Santa. You could also hope to be the lucky winner of a $100 gift card to the mall.
Loki's Garden
12/1/2012 - Karess and Woz were out at Loki's Garden to celebrate the holiday season with a wreath-making workshop!
The Garden
11/30/2012 - Star 102.5 and Karess Carter were out at The Garden Friday night for the first night of the preliminary's for Miss Gay Iowa US of A Pageantry!
Black Friday at Valley West Mall
11/23/2012 - STAR was set up and ready to help out in the black friday madness. If you were lucky enough to find one of the 40 golden tickets hiding in a free Valley West Mall bag then you had a shot at the prize wall!! Check out all the pictures from this shopping crazy night.
Aerosmith Party Bus
11/14/2012 - Miss your chance to get on the bus? Well here are all the pics from the fun that was had!
22nd Annual STAR 102.5's Combat Hunger, Friday
11/16/2012 - Photos from Day Two of STAR 102.5's Combat Hunger
22 Annual STAR 102.5's Combat Hunger, Thursday
2012 marks the twenty-second year of STAR 102.5’s Combat Hunger -- the largest two-day food drive in the Midwest. All food and proceeds raised through the event benefit the Food Bank of Iowa. Additional sponsors for Combat Hunger are The Des Moines Register, Mercy Medical Center, Iowa Motor Truck Association and Dahl’s
Combat Hunger at Mercy Hospital
11/13/2012 - STAR 102.5 braved the cold in order to Combat Hunger. We were set up outside of Mercy Hospital and traded a spin on the prize wheel for monetary and non-perishable food donations.
Big Ken & Colleen's 12th Street Poll
11/6/2012 - On Election Day, Producer Kurt conducted an unscientific voting poll with drivers driving past the STAR 102.5 studios: one honk for President Obama and two for Mitt Romney.
