If you're here, you probably just read my article...so thanks for taking the time to do that! When I'm not writing articles for our group of 4 radio stations, I'm busy writing/producing some of the commercials you hear on the radio. I'm headed into my 22nd year with Townsquare Media-Waterloo! A bit about me, I'm a cheesehead, ("Go Pack Go"!) and a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan! When I'm not at the radio station, you can find me "grillin' & chillin"....betting on sports, losing at poker, eating chicken wings, and enjoying a good craft beer.
Shawn McKenna
An Open Letter To Iowa Drivers – SLOW DOWN! [Opinion]
Don't get me wrong, Iowan's are pretty good at some things. We had a hand in inventing the computer, vending machines, trampolines, the gas tractor, heck even sliced bread. One thing some Iowan's are NOT good at? Driving...
See Iowa’s Beautiful Fall Colors [Photo Gallery] Submit Yours Today
As the weather starts to turn chilly during the latter part of this week, you may be running out of chances where you can get outside and enjoy autumn's changing colors without freezing to death! Luckily for you, a virtual tour of Iowa's prettiest trees are right here on your computer or s…
UPDATE-Vikings/Titans Suspend Activities-Titans/Steelers Game Postponed
***UPDATE*** Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans has been postponed to later in the season. In a statement the NFL said that "one additional Titans team member and one personnel member tested positive for COVID-19. An announcement of the new game date will be mad…
The One Word Used Most On Many Iowan’s Job Resumes Is _______ ?
While Iowa's unemployment has been declining over the past couple of months, that doesn't mean things aren't still tough out there. However, apparently some people make it tougher on themselves than it has to be, listing some pretty strange things on their resumes.
Runners/Walkers Needed For Sullivan Brothers Memorial 5K/10K
Another fun fall Cedar Valley tradition has gone "virtual" for this year's event.
One-Armed Iowa High School QB Scores 6 Times In One Game [Video]
Standing at 6’6 and weighing 235 pounds, Trashaun Willis is a two-time "All-State Linebacker", he's good. He's also plays quarterback for his high school football team, he's VERY good at that too. Oh, by the way, did I mention he was born with only on…
Best & Worst States For Teachers – Where Does Iowa Rank? Not Good…
We've heard it said many times going into the 2020/21 school year. It looks a lot "different" this year. In person teachers have to find a way to run a classroom through masks, plexi-glass shields on kid's desks and social distancing. On-line teachers face even bigger barriers as they try …
Top 12 Iowa Towns With Silly Sounding Names [List/Photos]
Last month, we had fun checking out how Iowa is home to these World's Largest Things. Our great state sure has a lot of creative and fun people in it.
Relief On The Way For Bars/Restaurants In 6 Counties Hurt By Closures/Restrictions
The governor is reopening the state's small business relief program
Trump: “I Want Big 10 And All Other Football Back NOW!” – Oct. 10 Start?
The season could start around Thanksgiving...