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Win Coldplay’s new album

Win a copy of Coldplay’s new album, “A Head Full of Dreams,” featuring the smash hit, “Adventure of a Lifetime.”

Girls Night Out with Dixie Longate

Enter to win a night out with the one and only Dixie Longate before her show at the Temple Theater.

Spirit of the Season

Kick off the holidays with the Science Center of Iowa this Saturday from 5pm – 8pm for Spirit of the Season. Free admission!

Family Night on Broadway – The Wizard of Oz

Get an exclusive STAR discount for tickets to Family Night on Broadway at The Wizard of Oz

Win Sara Bareilles’ new album

Register to win a copy of Sara Bareilles’ or A Great Big World’s new album

Christmas Music on MORE 104

In the holiday spirit? Click to listen now to Des Moines’ Christmas Music Station, MORE 104.

X Ambassadors Lounge

See photos of STAR Artist X Ambassadors in the STAR Acoustic Lounge

X Ambassadors Acoustic Lounge

STAR 102.5 wants to give you tickets to an exclusive Acoustic Lounge with X Ambassadors!

Win Jamie Lawson’s new album

Enter to win a copy of Jamie Lawson’s debut album featuring “Wasn’t Expecting That.”

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice

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