KOKZ Blogs
Monday's Forgotten 45: Howard Jones
Welcome to the Monday Forgotten 45 at 3:45! English singer Howard Jones was born on this date in 1955, so to celebrate his 71st birthday it's his hit...
23h ago
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Friday's Forgotten 45: Pat Benatar
For the Friday Forgotten 45 at 3:45 we wish a very happy 44th wedding anniversary to Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo, married on this date in...
Feb 20, 2026
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Throwback Thursday Forgotten 45: Jody Watley
105.7 KOKZ hosts an 80's party every Saturday night from 9 to midnight with Nina Blackwood's Absolutely 80's. One of the tunes on the show this weeke...
Feb 19, 2026
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What's Happening
Classic American Top 40 This Weekend
105.7 KOKZ is your home for classic American Top 40 shows every weekend! Saturday morning from 9 to noon, join Casey Kasem for the top songs from Febr...
10h ago
2026 Iowa Boys High School Wrestling Tournament
The 2026 IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament is February 18th-21st at Casey's Center in Des Moines. 42 state champions will be crowned this week. G...
Feb 17, 2026
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CR Boat, RV, & Vacation Show Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes the Cedar Rapids Boat/RV & Vacation Show to Hawkeye Downs Expo Center February 20th thru the 22nd. The show offers a wide rang...
Feb 17, 2026
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Cedar Rapids Snow Buddies
If you are in the Cedar Rapids area, the city's Community Development Program is looking for 19 more volunteers for it's Snow Buddies program. The pro...
Dec 12, 2025
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Music News
Songs by The Cars, Sting featured in part 2 of 'Bridgerton' season 4
'Bridgerton' soundtrack artwork (courtesy of Netflix)Covers of songs by The Cars and Sting are set t...
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Lawsuit brought by Isaac Hayes' estate against Donald Trump has been 'mutually resolved'
Isaac Hayes performs at Chronicle Pavilion on August 1, 2004 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim M...
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Bruce Springsteen's tour to include special appearance by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello
Tom Morello at 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony; Bruce Springsteen on 'Jimmy Kim...
3h ago
On This Day, Feb. 24, 2019: Queen + Adam Lambert perform at the Academy Awards
On This Day, Feb. 24, 2019...Queen + Adam Lambert performed at the 91st annual Academy Awards held i...
3h ago
Entertainment News
'One Battle After Another' star Teyana Taylor talks 1st Oscar nomination
Actress Teyana Taylor appears on 'Good Morning America' on Feb. 24, 2026. (ABC News)With the Oscars ...
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Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy yearn in 'Pride and Prejudice' Netflix series teaser trailer
The cast of the upcoming Netflix 'Pride and Prejudice' series. (Ludovic Robert/Netflix)It is a truth...
3h ago
'Lizzie McGuire' stars remember Robert Carradine after his death at 71
The cast of 'Lizzie McGuire,' Hallie Todd, Jake Thomas, Robert Carradine and Hilary Duff, pose for a...
4h ago
Lily Collins to portray Audrey Hepburn in film about the making of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
Lily Collins attends the 'Emily In Paris' - Season Five - Netflix Paris Premiere, Dec. 15, 2025, in ...
6h ago