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Maddie Poppe Listener Lounge

We want to invite you to an acoustic lounge featuring STAR Artist and Iowa’s own Maddie Poppe at the Science…

ICS World Champion Chili Cook-offs

STAR 102.5 has your child’s chance to qualify for the World Championship Chili Cook-off!

STAR 102.5’s Nitefall on the River

Catch all the Nitefall on the River shows this summer!

Cookie Scouter

Advertise your cookie stop or find out where you can buy them!

STAR 102.5’s Downtown Countdown

Buy a room package for Iowa’s BIGGEST New Year’s Eve Party at the Embassy Suites Downtown Des Moines!

What Kind of Wine Are You?

Find out what kind of wine you are for the chance to win tickets to the Gourmet Pairing Dinner at Iowa’s Premier Beer, Wine, & Food Expo

STAR 102.5 Remembers Aretha Franklin

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dead at age 76

Nitefall – Gin Blossoms

See the Gin Blossoms play their hits July 10 – moved to Brenton Skating Plaza

Des Moines Arts Festival

June 22-24 in Western Gateway Park

Nitefall – Prince Experience

You can’t miss The Prince Experience June 15 at Simon Estes Amphitheater

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice

See the best of the best in Central Iowa as voted on by YOU in the Des Moines’ People’s Choice!

What Happened?

Hear the latest dates-gone-wrong stories with “What Happened?” Presented by Pure Salon

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