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In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Marion County Engineer Tyler ChristianMarion County Engineer Tyler Christian discusses the recent collapse of the three north spans of the Old Dollar Bridge, as well as the impacts of recent rainfalls on projects taking place in the county.2025-07-2606 min $Today\'s Radio Sports Page$ Today's Radio Sports PageToday’s Lely Radio Sports Page 7/25/25On Today’s (7/25) Lely Radio Sports Page… Pella Softball State Champions Pleasantville Baseball State Semifinals Interview Pella Hockey Player Sarvir Jaworski Today’s Lely Radio Sports Page airs during the 8 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. news 2025-07-2520 min $Let\'s Talk Knoxville$ Let's Talk KnoxvilleLet’s Talk Knoxville – New City Economic Development Director Christopher WatkinsChristopher Watkins talks about his new role as City of Knoxville Economic Development Director 2025-07-2507 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi AtkinsPella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the release of the Opera House schedule of events for the 2025-2026 season.2025-07-2507 min $Today\'s Radio Sports Page$ Today's Radio Sports PageToday’s Lely Radio Sports Page 7/24/25On Today’s (7/24) Lely Radio Sports Page… Pella State Softball and Baseball Interviews PCM State Tournament (Coach Shaun Hudnut) Balloonfest 5K Ferebee/Dunham Today’s Lely Radio Sports Page airs during the 8 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.2025-07-2420 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi AtkinsPella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins discusses the release of the Opera House schedule of events for the 2025-2026 season.2025-07-2406 min $Let\'s Talk Indianola$ Let's Talk IndianolaLet’s Talk Indianola – City Council RecapToday’s Let’s Talk Indianola features Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke about the most recent Indianola City Council meeting.2025-07-2405 min $Let\'s Talk Indianola$ Let's Talk IndianolaLet’s Talk Indianola – Warren County Fair Starts TodayToday’s Peoples Bank Let’s Talk Indianola features Warren County Fair Director Jo Reynolds about the start of the 2025 Warren County Fair.2025-07-2305 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – WorkSMART Connector Summer ProgramFifty high school students have been supplementing their learning this summer in a wide range of topics set to get them ready for adulthood. Teri Vos with the WorkSMART Connector says their organization was a partner for 2025-07-2307 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Bionic Dutch Robotics Students, Coaches Discuss National Competition ExperiencePella High School Robotics team members Peyton Phillips and Kayle Huffaker and Coaches Trevor Hundt and Brent Ewell 2025-07-2209 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – A Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Union Street Players preview this week’s showings of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Pella Community Center. Find ticket purchasing information here.2025-07-2108 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – 100+ Men – Red Rock 4th Annual Golf OutingJameson Rosien with 100+ Men – Red Rock discusses the organization’s fourth annual golf outing coming up on September 12th. Registration is limited to the first 26 teams (104 golfers) and a link to register for the four-man 2025-07-1908 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Tulip Time RecapPella Historical Museums Executive Director Jessi Galligan looks back at the 90th annual Tulip Time.2025-07-1805 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Visit Pella LatestExecutive Director of Visit Pella Ann Frost discusses tourism in Pella.2025-07-1706 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Crossroads of Pella LatestChris Allen and Jim Hibma with Crossroads of Pella discusses the latest with the non-profit organization.2025-07-1605 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Student at Carnegie HallSoon-to-be Pella High School Student Kyler Lyons discusses his experience at Carnegie Hall earlier this summer.2025-07-1506 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella FFA Student Caitlyn CroninPella High School student Caitlyn Cronin was selected on the Iowa National High School rodeo team and is in Rock Springs, Wyoming for the 77th annual National High School Finals Rodeo. A live broadcast of the event 2025-07-1406 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Marion County Engineer Tyler ChristianMarion County Engineer Tyler Christian discusses current and upcoming road projects along with safety on county roads.2025-07-1206 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Police Chief Celebrates Five-Year AnniversaryPella Police Chief Shane McSheehy discusses his five years in the Tulip City.2025-07-1106 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – State Climatologist LatestState Climatologist Justin Glisan looks ahead to the rest of the summer in Iowa.2025-07-0907 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Community Food Shelf and the Healthy Kids Iowa Program UpdatePella Community Food Shelf Executive Director Melissa Zula discusses the new Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program taking place this summer, how the program has been going so far, and the help they need in spreading the word 2025-07-0807 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Sullivan and Shane Vande VoortPella Christian High School student Sullivan Vande Voort recently completed 13 solo flights on his 16th birthday, and he and his father Shane discuss those flights, the events of the day, and the preparation leading into the 2025-07-0709 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – State ClimatologistState Climatologist Justin Glisan discusses the first half of 2025. Tune into an upcoming Let’s Talk Pella to hear more.2025-07-0508 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – American Legion Boys State GovernorSoon-to-be Pella High School Senior Trace Hopkins discusses his experience at the American Legion of Iowa Boys State camp.2025-07-0406 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Marching Dutch Graduate Participates in Unique Music ExperiencePella High School Graduate Eliza Van Zee discusses her experience with the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps.2025-07-0309 min $Let\'s Talk Pella$ Let's Talk PellaLet’s Talk Pella – Pella Schools Latest, Part TwoPella Schools Superintendent Greg Ebeling discusses the first of two summer Pella School Board meetings.2025-07-0206 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant MenkeIowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke discusses the Shadle Park Pond Project after a ribbon cutting was held at Friday, June 13th.2025-06-2805 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Monroe Car ShowMonroe Car Show organizers Ervan DeVore and Chase Spencer talks about the show held last Saturday.2025-06-2105 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Candidate for Governor Brad ShermanWilliamsburg pastor Brad Sherman discusses his bid to run for Governor as a Republican.2025-06-1409 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Senator Chuck GrassleyU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley discusses the latest in Washington D.C. This was recorded on Monday, June 2nd.2025-06-0713 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Webb Shadle Public Library Director JoEllen GlickWebb Shadle Public Library Director JoEllen Glick discusses the 2025 Summer Reading Program.2025-05-3108 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Carla EysinkCarla Eysink discusses her retirement after serving for 29 years as the first and only Executive Director for the Marion County Development Commission.2025-05-2408 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Candidate for Governor Rob SandState Auditor Rob Sand has announced his intention to run for Governor as a Democrat in 2026. Hear an interview recorded the day he made the announcement.2025-05-1709 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – South Central Iowa Radiation CenterPella Regional Health Center CEO Bob Kroese and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics CEO Kevin Kincaid discuss their organizations’ partnership for the new South Central Iowa Radiation Center, which will be located on the campus of Pella Regional 2025-05-1011 min

In Touch with South Central IowaIn Touch with South Central Iowa – Halftime Bar & GrillHalftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville owners Kathy and Amanda DeHeer discuss being named Iowa’s Best Burger by the Iowa Beef Industry Council on Thursday.2025-05-0307 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 2024 Hall of HonorThis fall, Central College will induct three new members to the Hall of Honor. We featured retired Sports Information Director Larry Happel (’81) on our last episode with a career retrospective. On this episode of Dutch Memories,2024-09-0931 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Larry HappelIn this edition of Dutch Memories, we visit with longtime Central College Sports Information Director Larry Happel, who announced his retirement after more than 40 years in that role.2024-08-0629 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Schipper Stories part 2For part two of our look back at the career of the legendary Central College football coach and athletic director, we share off the field stories about Ron Schipper the man.2023-09-1146 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Schipper Stories part 1Trevor Castle visited with more than 20 former Central College athletes, coaches and support staff members about legendary football coach and athletic director Ron Schipper. For this episode of Dutch Memories, we share their stories about Ron 2023-08-281h 09

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 2023 Hall of HonorThis fall, Central College will induct three new members into its Hall of Honor. In this episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we visit with softball coach George Wares (’76), volleyball / track and field athlete Alicia 2023-07-3137 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Dr. Bob LeonardA mainstay on the airwaves of KNIA/KRLS Radio is moving on after 16 years of bringing a wide range of newsmakers to this very program. We celebrate Dr. Bob Leonard on his final show.2023-06-1619 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital and ClinicsWhat’s in the future for the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with CEO Kevin Kincaid.2023-06-1515 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: COC Summer Programs Start TodayThe Christian Opportunity Center has a number of special programs it’s offering in our communities. And the first is today. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Amy Zook, Corben Mears, Kaycee Biehn 2023-06-1418 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Indian Hills Community CollegeWhat do Iowa’s Community Colleges have to offer? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Matt Thompson, President of Indian Hills Community College.2023-06-1314 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Leighton State Bank Expands to KnoxvilleA local bank is expanding its services. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Steve Fopma and Jim Baker with Leighton State Bank.2023-06-1216 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Jay Byers, New President of Simpson CollegeSimpson College has a new president. What’s his history and vision?Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Jay Byers, President of Simpson College.2023-06-0917 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Barnswallow FlowersWhat’s it like to be a farmer florist? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Meredith Nunnikhoven with Barnswallow Flowers, rural Mahaska County.2023-06-0815 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: The Status of Higher EducationWhat’s the current state of higher education? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Mark Putnam, President of Central College.2023-06-0717 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Mine ReclamationWhat’s mine reclamation, and how does it work? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Vince Sitzmann, with the mines and minerals department of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.2023-06-0616 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: The Land RemainsHow does the way we use the land shape our lives, and our future? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Neil Hamilton, Professor, former Director of the Agricultural Law Center at Drake 2023-06-0517 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Shovelnose SturgeonWhat’s the Shovelnose Sturgeon, and what role does the Red Rock Dam play in research related to the sustainability of the species? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Ryan Hupfeld, Fisheries Biologist 2023-06-0117 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: SkydiversA new club in Knoxville is having an open house this summer. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Randy Roth, Jake Sparks, Christy Brokens, and Brandon Stevens with the Des Moines Skydivers.2023-05-3116 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Walking the Dragoon TrailA historian with local roots is walking across Iowa to follow the trail of the 1835 Expedition of the Iowa Dragoons. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Professor Kevin Mason of Waldorf 2023-05-3019 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Indianola Concert Association Upcoming ConcertsA local group brings great entertainment to local venues that draws crowds from all over central and southern Iowa. How do they do it, and what’s on the calendar for the coming year? Join us today as 2023-05-2619 min

In DepthIN DEPTH: Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber Nathan SageThe Knoxville Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Nathan Sage.2023-05-2516 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 2003 SoftballForty teams have had the honor of being crowned NCAA Division III softball national champions, and four of those 40 have come from Central College. The most recent was in 2003, and we celebrate that title winning 2023-05-0831 min

The Richard Syrett ShowThe Richard Syrett Show - Apr 12, 2023 - Trudeau Foundation Resignations, Toronto Mayoral Candidate Knia Singh, & Professor Gave Fake FactsToday on The Richard Syrett Show: Managing editor at Blacklocks Tom Korski brings up how the entire board of the Trudeau Foundation resigned amidst the CCP donor scandal. Toronto Mayoral Candidate, Knia Singh discusses his platform and his values. Then journalist for the Toronto Sun, Brad Hunter explains how a professor faked facts to make racism seem worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-04-131h 28

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 100 Years of the ARCThe American Rivers Conference recently turned 100 years old. In this mini episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, hear about some of the major happenings from the first century of the conference’s history.2023-03-2708 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 1985 WrestlingThe Central College wrestling team rose to prominence in the early 1980’s, culminating in a runner-up finish at the 1985 NCAA Division III Championships. We highlight the near national championship on this episode of the Dutch Memories 2023-01-3042 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 1981 Women’s Cross CountryEleven teams have won national championships at Central College, including 10 women’s teams. The first of those women’s title teams was the 1981 cross-country squad, highlighted in this month’s episode of the Dutch Memories podcast.2022-10-3121 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Football HighlightsThe Voice of the Dutch, Trevor Castle, is starting his 22nd season calling Central College football games this fall. To get you hyped for the 2022 season, he takes a look back at his top 10 favorite 2022-08-2950 min

WorldWide Entertainment TVBrooklyn Tea Talk With Global News & Knia Singh Enough Is Enough March ThrowbackSend us a textBrooklyn Tea Talk Throwback looks at Brooklyn's social work in the community of Toronto. In the video above, WorldWide Entertainment TV was on site with Global news to cover the "Enough Is Enough" street march against gun violence in the city.Participants at the event included the organization DevelopMe Youth which created the event along with sponsorship from Zero Gun Violence Movement. The March received mainstream press from Global news as it created awareness to the growing problem in the 6ix. Brooklyn Tea Talk was exclusively interviewed with Global news about...2022-07-2017 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 2022 Hall of HonorThis fall, Central College will induct three new members into its Hall of Honor. In this episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we visit with volleyball / track and field athlete Lindsay Schultz (’04), softball player Annie 2022-07-1844 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Dutch MultisOne of the great athletic traditions at Central College over the last 30 years has been the multi-event athletes in track and field. In this episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we dig in to the Dutch 2022-06-2737 min

We Love Hip Hop NetworkLegal Cases & Politics With Electoral Candidate Knia Singh | We Love Hip Hop Bonus EpisodeBig salute to Knia Singh For a very dope and insightful interview! Exercise your right to vote on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-06-011h 42

We Love Hip HopLegal Cases & Politics With Electoral Candidate Knia Singh | We Love Hip Hop Bonus EpisodeBig salute to Knia Singh For a very dope and insightful interview! Exercise your right to vote on Thursday!2022-06-011h 40

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 1988 SoftballThe 1988 Central College softball team won the first of the program’s four NCAA Division III national championships. On this episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we sit down with Coach George Wares and three members of 2022-05-2344 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Dr. Ken WellerFormer Central College President Dr. Ken Weller passed away last month at the age of 96. In this month’s episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we’ll take a look at his role in the creation of the 2022-04-1828 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – 1993 Women’s BasketballThe 1992-93 Central College women’s basketball team won the only NCAA championship in program history, capping their title run in front of a raucous home crowd inside of Kuyper Gymnasium. On this episode of the Dutch Memories 2022-03-2150 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Jack WalvoordNo coach in the history of the Central College men’s basketball team has won more games, more conference championships or been to as many NCAA tournaments as Jack Walvoord. In this episode of the Dutch Memories podcast,2022-02-1427 min

Dutch MemoriesDutch Memories – Blaine HawkinsIn our first episode of the Dutch Memories podcast, we sit down with Gagliardi Award winning Central quarterback Blaine Hawkins. We’ll go all the way from his days of being recruited at Ankeny High School to the 2022-01-1838 min

Sauce Have MercyBlack Lives Matter ( Im Black & Im Proud) ft. Knia SinghWhat a time to be woke, what I time to be Black. BLACK LIVES MATTER has shifted to the forefront of the worlds attention within matter of weeks when George Floyd’s face was plunged into a pavement on May 25th 2020. His last breath and words literally became the slogan “I CANT BREATHE” written abroad. Meanwhile, just two days after in Toronto (May 27th) a black woman by the name of Regis Paquet was found laying deceased on another pavement which police alleged to be suicidal after a disorderly protocol. Sauce Babie sits down with the family lawyer Knia Singh...2020-06-121h 30

Mediation StationMore Than Skin Deep - Looking Into A Deeper Societal Reality With Knia SinghMediation Station presents "More Than Skin Deep: Looking into A Deeper Societal Reality" with our visitor Knia Singh on February 24, 2019 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST What are the lived experiences of people, especially from a context of being profiled, as they navigate through their daily lives? How aware are we as individuals, and thus as a society, of these lived experiences? Do we care to be aware? If so, do we care to work together to actually do something meaningful to deal with these societal realities? Tune in to listen to Mediation Station through the free Radioplayer Canada...2019-08-1346 min