Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 22nd, the 356th day of 2022. There are 9 days left in the year.
It’s the “The 12 Days of Christmas” featuring Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller; today, “Why 12 Days of Christmas?” 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 Steamroller “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 TREES 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…Special weather updates from TV9 Meteorologists Kaj O’Mara and Jan Ryherd during each hour of the program… Dustin Hoffmann of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network with an RFD1540 conversation…and segments from the most recent “Roadworthy Drive” with Ken Chester.
On yesterday’s KXEL Live & Local with Jeff Stein …Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance…U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves…KXEL’s Tim Harwood with NE Iowa ELCA Bishop Kevin Jones…and Todd Starnes speaking with Matt Schlapp of CPAC and with political analyst Monica Crowley.
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 1948.
“Who’s The Opposition?” 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!
