Thank you for listening across your work day to 104.5 KDAT. I know that you work very hard every day at the office and we strive to keep you entertained with a whole lot of great music and some fun too! I've lived here in Iowa most of my life, and my family and I enjoy the great outdoors in the four seasons...including hiking, swimming, fishing and skating. My favorite KDAT artists include Sting, "The Sarahs" and Adele. Enjoy your trip through kdat.com!
Gregg Scharnau
Some of My Favorite (and Strangest) Garage Sale Purchases
I love garage sales. And, I really love the KDAT World's Largest Garage Sale. It's coming May 9th to Hawkeye Downs and I'm counting down the days. It's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna haul home. And, if you want to haul some stuff out of your home, we still have booth space available...
Sweet Rose Could be Your new Best Friend — Pet Project [VIDEO]
That's a happy dog! Rose stopped in and charmed the staff today on our Pet Project with the Cedar Valley Humane Society. As Jan mentioned in the video, Rose is an energetic girl who would love to integrate into an active home. Maybe a great running partner...
Insane Inflatable 5K Training: Best Free Running Apps
While the majority of my pre- Insane Inflatable 5K training has been on the bicycle, I'm getting into running as the weather warms. My Trek Paragon has a sweet on-board computer that tracks everything in real time...but it's not an app. When those came along a few years ago, it changed the game. Runners apps are a great tool. We'll see plenty in action at our 5K at Kirkwood this summer.
Treadmilling Not My Favorite Pastime [VIDEO]
Not a big fan of the treadmill. Maybe it's because I nearly wiped out on one at the corner fitness store. Maybe it's because they are boring. Probably a combo.
My near-catastrophic crash would have been prevented if I had had on one of these harnesses...
Waterloo Animal Shelter Joins 10 Other States In Massive Puppy Mill Rescue
Every time this sort of story comes along, it sickens you to read the details. In this case, it looks like a big group of dogs are about to experience a better life after some horrible maltreatment.
A massive puppy mill rescue just happened in Alabama and a Waterloo shelter is helping in the effort to find new homes for these dogs...
Curious Star Wants to Explore a New Home With You — Pet Project
One of the prettiest markings I've ever seen. Star, indeed. Take this super star cat home to you place. Star is a jumper and loves the great outdoors. Stop in at the Cedar Valley Humane Society today and meet this cute cat. Jan Clarke has a another Pawsitively awesome pet tip in today's video...
A Great Opportunity To Get Your Kids Out In Nature at Wickiup Hill
Toddler Toadstools is coming to Wickiup Hill Learning Center in Toddville. This sanctuary of solace is a great place to take your kids and get them out into nature. This Thursday morning from 10-11 a.m., the staff at Wickiup will lead the little ones into a wonderland of nature's best...
Miracle Worker at the New Giving Tree Theater Continues This Weekend
An enjoyable theater experience was had by all at "Miracle Worker" last weekend. This production, full of great local actors, is running for the next couple of weekends at the new Giving Tree Theater in Uptown Marion.
The story of Helen Keller is a classic, and some great performances are on display in a great new setting for shows...
Driving Tips When Fog Drops in on Eastern Iowa
We've arisen to some foggy mornings the last couple of days. After a long winter of snow and ice hazards, 'tis the season to think we're out of the woods on dangerous weather-induced travel. Fog is one of the most dangerous weather conditions drivers face...
You Ain’t Nothing But a Super Sweet Hound Dog – Pet Project [VIDEO]
Wearing my Jack Hannah hat to impress the hound, the hound walked in and wasn't impressed. But boy was he cute. So cute and gentle that he just went to a forever home. On this week's KDAT Pet Project, we met Waylon and he charmed our socks off...