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NO FUN HATERS ALLOWED KZIA, Inc, Z102.9, KGYM, and SMART-FM are in search of a few FUN folks. Join our staff of Street Teamers. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to work for a locally-owned radio family. Help us entertain our listeners at live events, chat it up with folks who stop by the farmers market, promote us while we turn you into a radio hero, and the many, many other duties as assigned. Ideal candidates will possess an upbeat, outgoing personality, strong work ethic, be responsible and ready to represent! Do you think you have what it takes? Contact [email protected] to start the application process.

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. This is a special, bonus broadcast of Community Spotlight, scheduled for shortly after 8 a.m. on September 8. Catherine McAuley Center's 35th anniversary celebrations include an open house and an anniversary gala. Rachel Cohen, Director of Development and Communications joins community spotlight to provide an overview of CMC’s services since its founding in 1989, its work within the refugee community, and details on the upcoming anniversary celebration. https://lnkd.in/gNqzM8Yg

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. BrewNost 2024, happening Friday evening, September 20, is our focus for this week’s Community Spotlight. Enjoy food and beverage from some of the area’s finest restaurants, local breweries and distilleries, along with international beers, wine, and spirits. Supporting the educational and cultural mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, this festive outdoor celebration includes live music from the Dolnemcanka Brass Band, live and silent auction prizes, and the drawing of the BrewNost raffle prize — a trip for two to Prague! https://lnkd.in/ghNDxCgC

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. The mission of Yenko is to empower communities, especially those who are underprivileged, to live healthier lives through wellness education, fitness and nutrition guidance, while honoring and celebrating individual cultures.  Yenko is hosting a community multi-cultural festival in Marion on September 8. This week’s Community Spotlight gives all the details about Spark in the Park. https://lnkd.in/gGBCURpD

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. Horizons offers a variety of programs in our area, including Meals on Wheels, Financial Wellness Center, and the Neighborhood Transportation Service (NTS). Two fundraisers are on the calendar to help support these initiatives. Jim Miller, Development Director, helps explain during Community Spotlight. https://lnkd.in/dr9uBDFz

There's a new and super-cool fundraiser supporting University of Iowa Health Care's Stead Family Children's Hospital. It's a EA Sports College Football 25 game inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28th. The day features unique experiences, some of your favorite Hawkeye athletes and coaches, prizes and gaming! Find out more on how to register or support this cool event here: bit.ly/ELCC25

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. This is the 15th summer with free admission at The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Executive Director Sean Ulmer joins the Morning Scramble to talk about the program, current and future exhibits, and more. https://lnkd.in/g-Y9U7hE

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. "Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (Two Act Edition)" by Matt Cox, benefiting Iowa Trans Mutual Aid, will take the stage at Ballantyne Auditorium on the Kirkwood Campus, opening August 9. Actors / producers Claire Boston and Jacob Kostiv join Community Spotlight to talk about the show, the cause, and more. https://lnkd.in/gm7u_tTm

KZIA-FM cares about the issues impacting you and your community. Each Sunday morning shortly after 7:10 a.m. we broadcast a special interview highlighting an event, group, or nonprofit during Community Spotlight. Join the Eastern Iowa Health Center celebrating National Health Center Week with a Community Block Party. The event is Friday, August 9, starting at 4 p.m. at 1210 4th Avenue in Cedar Rapids and will include family activities, a picnic dinner and a resource fair. Full details are provided in this week’s Community Spotlight. https://lnkd.in/gdxHqKm5

ICYMI: Scott Unash and Mark Dukes hosted Todd Tharp from Iowa High School Athletic Association to talk about mental health in high school athletes. Important stuff. Here's the link if you want to check it out. We spent the day focused on the men in mental health on 1600ESPN. https://lnkd.in/giv6VhRt