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Ken, Colleen, & Kurt’s Valentine’s Day Radiothon – Thank You

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STAR 102.5’s Year End Countdown Presented by Casey’s

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Lindsey Stirling Lounge Email Contest

Enter now to win an invite to an exclusive acoustic lounge with iconic violinist Lindsey Stirling December 3rd at Lumber Axe.…

Jungle Book Email Contest

Enter now to win tickets to Jungle Book this Saturday, November 16th at the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the Wellmark…

Home for the Holidays Winner

Congratulations to Alicia and Sandy, who get to bring their loved ones Home for the Holidays

Holiday Boutique Email Contest

The Des Moines Holiday Boutique Presented by MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women is at the Iowa Events Center November…

STAR 102.5’s Maren Morris Monday Playtimes

Listen Monday, Sept. 23 for “The Bones” by Maren Morris between the playtimes listed below. After the song plays in…

STAR 102.5’s State Fair Scramble – August 10

Join us this Saturday for the State Fair Scramble!

STAR 102.5 at the Iowa State Fair Kid Find Headquarters

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