Jeff Lynn
Do You Have Pet Birthday Parties?
I have decided to put this debate out to you the good listeners of KIIK 104-9. As I have mentioned so many times both on air and here in my blog, I am an animal lover. Bordering on an animal nut.
Today is my cat Ally's 3rd birthday. I have had her since she was about three months old, so we have been together awhile and it is safe to say we are pretty attached to each other...
Davenport Getting A Costco?
Potential big news for Quad Cities shoppers. The City of Davenport has scheduled a public meeting for discussion of a proposed Costco store in Northeast Davenport.
The site that has been proposed is on the north side of 53rd street near fire station number 8. The...
Be A KIIK V.I.P. At a New QCA eatery
Everyone loves being a V.I.P. Those three initials just have a way of making us feel extra special. They are even better when attached to the opening of a new Quad Cities Restaurant and you are among the first in town to experience the food and atmosphere...
Fork It Over – Barrel House
For the past couple months Craig from The Morning KIIK Start and I have had a standing lunch appointment on Tuesdays. There is a meeting in house that we both have to attend on Tuesday morning and then we are off to lunch.
It is allegedly a meeting about station things and such but the reality is it is a little bit of everything from talking about music to just plain old gossip...
The Most Famous Band From IA? Easy. IL. is a surprise.
Most of us that work in radio originally were drawn to it because of a love for music. At least for me it was growing up watching shows like The Midnight Special and Dick Clark that completely hooked me on the bands of the day.
Of course musical tastes are far ranging and very subjective...
Looking For Some Tax Day Freebies?
Tax Day blues? No refund this year? Waiting until the very last second to file? Well time has expired and you got to have your federal return filed or post marked no later than midnight tonight.
There is some relief to your tax day angst...
Prince One Year Later
This week marks the one year anniversary of the death of music icon Prince. And while various memorials and celebrations of his life and music are being planned in and around his hometown of Minneapolis not all the news coming out is positive...
Niabi Zoo Is Open
I love going to the Zoo. So far this year I have already visited the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and just last week the Denver Zoo. I can spend hours staring at the magnificent animals and also enjoy watching how children are delighted and surprised to see them in person...
Oh no… Chimp Tosses Poo And Hits Granny
A grandmother out for a relaxing Sunday at the Grand Rapids, Michigan Zoo got quite a surprise yesterday. Everyone was gathered around watching the funny chimp show off when suddenly he got a little agitated and decided to fling some poo. Granny took a direct hit...
Good News For Quad Cities Gordmans Fans
After previous speculation that area Gordmans stores would be closing due to a bankruptcy filing, it now appears that the Quad Cities stores have been tossed a lifeline.
WHO-TV 13, in Des Moines is reporting today that 57 Gordmans stores, including the Davenport and Moline facilities will remain open and there will be new ownership...