Contests

Nitefall – The Nadas

Catch The Nadas along the banks of the river, June 16.

Nitefall – Kip Moore

Catch Kip Moore at Brenton Skating Plaza, June 1.

Nitefall – Foster the People

Don’t miss Foster the People June 5 at Brenton Skating Plaza

Big Bet Tease

Starting Thursday, win your share of $10,000!

Shawn Mendes Announce

Tickets on sale Saturday, May 19!

Just Clip It-Friday, January 12

Answer: Aerosmith – “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing”

Just Clip It-Wednesday, January 10

Answer:  Janet Jackson-“All For You”

Just Clip It-Tuesday, January 9

Answer:  Christina Aguilera-“What A Girl Wants”

Just Clip It-Monday, January 8

Answer:  Brian Setzer Orchestra-“Jump, Jive an Wail”

What's Hot on STAR

Tech Survey 2026

How do you use new technology? Take our survey and let us know.

How to Listen

Listen to STAR 102.5 on your streaming device

Text Club

Text STAR to 515-280-1025 to join the STAR 102.5 Text Club!

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

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.