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Cody Goodwin (Des Moines Register) Talks Local High School Wrestling [AUDIO]

Cody Goodwin (Des Moines Register) Talks Local High School Wrestling [AUDIO]

Our friend Cody Goodwin with the Des Moines Register called The Drive with Wolfgang and Steen to talk local high school wrestling. We had a big match up earlier this week between SE Polk and Waukee in Class 3A to discuss plus Cody gives us his picks for future college superstars from our local area.…MORE

Welcome The Drive with Wolfgang and Steen to 1700 The Champ [AUDIO]

Welcome The Drive with Wolfgang and Steen to 1700 The Champ [AUDIO]

Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your radio! We’re excited to welcome The Drive with Wolfgang and Steen to the 1700 lineup. Two Iowa boys talking all things sports! Follow on Twitter @Wolfganghawkeye and @SteenonSports. Take a listen to a sample of the show below and catch the guys weekday afternoons…MORE

Wienermobile Stops in Urbandale [VIDEO]

Wienermobile Stops in Urbandale [VIDEO]

Our very own Jacob Beals got the chance to hang with the team that drives the world famous Oscar Meyer ‘Wienermobile‘ this morning at the Cumulus-Des Moines office in Urbandale. Get more details on the 27-foot-long Wienermobile and the current tour stops HERE.MORE

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Recipient of Momentous Gift.

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Recipient of Momentous Gift.

 Junior Achievement of Central Iowa has received a $250,000 contribution from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation. This gift will be will put in to the Junior Achievement of Central Iowa endowment fund. The investment income will annually support JA BizTown®, an 18-hour program where elementary school students operate banks, manage restaurants, earn paychecks, invest, donate…MORE

Veterans Day 2017 Free Meals & Treats

Veterans Day 2017 Free Meals & Treats

Happy Veterans Day to all of the men and women who have and are currently serving around the world. As a special Thank You, several local businesses have created free specials, treats and discounts at the following locations:   Fazoli’s: Free spaghetti with meat or marina sauce Friday through Sunday. The chain also is rolling out…MORE

Shop Local, Buy Local

Shop Local, Buy Local

Cumulus Media Des Moines encourages you to “Shop Local, Buy Local” during this holiday season. Our local businesses are the life blood of our communities and a major driving force for our local economy. Local businesses are an important contributor to our local tax base which in turn supports our schools and helps to keep…MORE

NCAA BASKETBALL ON KBGG

Today’s Games on 1700 KBGG with the NCAA on Westwood One:   11 AM – Syracuse vs. Dayton 2 PM – Iowa vs. Temple 4 PM – Wrap Around Coverage 5:45 PM – Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin 8:30 PM – UNI vs. TexasMORE

News You Can Use 12-14-15:

News You Can Use 12-14-15:

Governor Branstad enters the record books today as the longest-serving governor in U-S history – a record praised by Senator Chuck Grassley in the U-S Senate.  Today marks Branstad’s 7642nd day of service as governor. Ted Cruz is leading Republicans in the latest Iowa presidential poll by the Des Moines Register.  Cruz has 31 percent…MORE

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