Contests

Rob Thomas

STAR Artist Rob Thomas is coming to the Des Moines Civic Center for one night only! Tickets on sale Friday.

Fray/Andy Grammer Photos

Check out photos from the Andy Grammer/The Fray concert at the Iowa State Fair

STAR’s Day with Andy Grammer

Check out photos from STAR 102.5’s day with STAR Artist and State Fair performer, Andy Grammer

Baby in the Corner Photo Contest

Show us your kid or baby in the corner and win a time of your life at Dirty Dancing

Summer Block Party Photos – Colby Park

More than 1,000 people enjoyed a beautiful night, free food, and lots of games and activities at our second Summer Block Party, presented by Charles Gabus Ford

Grace Potter at Nitefall on the River

A Nitefall on the River favorite, Grace Potter returns Friday night. Get tickets now.

Nitefall on the River Concert: Kasey Musgraves

Kasey Musgraves is in town at Nitefall on the River on Saturday July 11th!

Where’s the Slipper?

Find the glass slipper and you could win tickets to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella!

Des Moines Arts Festival

Find out what fun and exciting activities the Des Moines Arts Festival has to offer this year.

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Tech Survey 2026

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

How to Listen

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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

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