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Row of Redheads

Listen to Big Ken and Colleen Monday morning at 7:00am for your chance to win Ed Sheeran tickets!

Big Ken & Colleen talk with Kelly Clarkson

Listen Monday morning at 7:10 as Big Ken and Colleen talk with STAR Artist Kelly Clarkson!

St. Patrick’s Day at Mickey’s Irish Pub Downtown

Party on St. Patrick’s Day at the Official Block Party at Mickey’s Downtown with STAR 102.5.

Kelly Clarkson Weekend Star

Listen this weekend to win the new album from Kelly Clarkson, “Piece By Piece.”

Live in the Vineyard 2015

Enter to win an incredible weekend of music in Wine Country with Melissa Etheridge, Lifehouse, Florida Georgia Line, and more!

Mumford & Sons headline Gentlemen of the Road Stopover

JUST ANNOUNCED: Mumford & Sons headline the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover June 19 & 20 in Waverly.

Tuco Tweet

Apparently, not everyone loves Tuco as much as we do.

Congratulations Great Grammy Getaway Winner

Congratulations to Brittany Heard of Des Moines, winner of an all-inclusive trip to Riu Cancun!

Watch the Grammys with us

Watch the Grammys with us!

Dave Matthews Band Ticket Giveaway

Win tickets all day Friday to see Dave Matthews Band at Wells Fargo Arena.

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice

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