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Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 19th, the 353rd day of 2022. There are 12 days left in the year.

It’s the “The 12 Days of Christmas” featuring Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller; today, “Why We Decorate With Holly And Ivy” at 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – and as a special opportunity to subscribers to this e-newsletter, here’s a chance for you to win a copy of the Mannheim Steamoller “30/40” CD, featuring some of their best work, as well as a tin of Chip’s special “Cinnamon Hot Chocolate” mix. To be entered in the contest, text the word IVY to 319-235-1540 before 4 p.m. today; one entrant at random will be selected to win. (NOTE: You have to pick up the prize in either our Waterloo or Hiawatha studios.)

Today on KXEL Live & Local with Jeff Stein…Joe Kristan, tax partner with Eide Bailly in Des Moines, with tax prep advice…KXEL’s Tim Harwood with Sheena Canady on the new dress code in the Waterloo schools…segments from the latest “Better Than Nuthin” podcast with Ken Root talking with songwriter Dan Modlin…and Todd Starnes speaking with RNC chair candidate Harmeet Dhillon.

On last Friday’s KXEL Live & Local with Jeff Stein … America’s Money Answers Man Jordan Goodman live…KXEL’s Tim Harwood with Iowa Gallivant JayJay Goodvin…segments from the latest “Driving the Lane” with guests A.J. Green and Emerson Green…and segments from the most recent “Todd Starnes Show”.

Don’t forget…the KXEL Morning News  with Tim Harwood is on weekdays from 6-8 a.m.

Join us at 8:15 a.m. during KXEL Live & Local  for today’s KXEL 80th Anniversary Moment…today’s spotlight is on the year 1986.

“High Quality” is the topic of today’s Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein…click on the link at the top of this email to go to today’s segment.

Scroll down for today’s KXEL Morning News summary…and as always, contact us via email (kxel@kxel.com) or text (319-235-1540).

Make the most of your day!