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
HoHoHoHow Much Longer Until The Wall-To-Wall Holly Jolly?
We had a nice synopsis of the mood of the KDAT family as it pertains to our start date for full-time Christmas music. People have been asking me when the "launch date" is. That's classified. Maybe I should create my very own WikiLeak page.
Crimson The Big Golden Puppy Visits The KDAT Studio For The Pet Project
A great big puppy dog stopped in to KDAT today and we all fell in love with Crimson. Visit the Cedar Valley Humane Society and say hello to this fellow.
Whiskas Came Back To Visit The KDAT Studio, Still Looking For A Home
Whiskas made a return stop here at KDAT. He's been in the Cedar Valley Humane Society's care since early June. He is a very friendly and relaxed boy with a great attitude! He gets along just fine with dogs, and he loves to help with paperwork and typing...
Lights, Camera….Watch Out Below!
It's that most wonderful stage of the most wonderful time of the year: It's time to hang the lights!
Rest assured, my fellow Hawk-Santas, my house won't look like this:
“Bomb Cyclone” Makes Iowa State Fans (And Weather Wimps) Shiver
I love made-up weather terminology. "Polar Vortex" is now joined by "Bomb Cyclone." This one is a disturbance in the Arctic which has much of the U.S. bracing for a cold week. While we will escape the 12" + snowfall of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the U...
Rocky Makes A Visit To The KDAT Pet Project
**Update: Rocky has been adopted!
Jan and Lonnie stopped in with a cute dog looking for a forever home. His name is Rocky and he's a Minature Maltese/Schnauzer with lots of pep! Take a look at our latest Pet Project:
Rocky was returned to the CVHS at the end of October due to his family's changing circumstances...
Looking For A Great New Friend? Meet Jericho The Cat
Jan and Lonnie from the Cedar Valley Humane Society introduced a great cat on this week's Pet Project. Take a look at Jericho and stop out to the CVHS and meet him. He's a gentle guy with beautiful markings.
UPDATE: Jericho has been adopted but there are still many kittens, cats, and dogs waiting at the CV Humane Society for homes of their own...
Fall Colors Make For Great Autumn Drives In Eastern Iowa
I don't know what it is about the changing colors this time of year, but it always puts me into a bit of a trance out on the roads. With all the dangers of texting, eating, shaving, streaming and combing hair while driving...the last thing I need is another distraction...
Kids Fest Is In 3 Days. Before Saturday Arrives, A Look At Kid-Friendly Halloween Movie Favorites
One of the best aspects of our Kids Fest on Saturday is the "not-too-scary haunted house." Just one of the many fantastic activities planned for this event at the Helen G. Nassif YMCA/Downtown Cedar Rapids. You just can't beat the price! $5 for those aged 18+. Under 17 will have free admission.
This is the time of year with lots of scary images for kids. So, in the spirit of family-frien
Kids Fest Is On October 25 with 104.5 KDAT – Here’s An Autumn Top 5 List For Kids
We can't wait to host the KDAT Kids Fest on Saturday, October 25. Eastern Iowa families will gather from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Helen G. Nassif YMCA/Downtown Cedar Rapids.
It's a day full of fun activities for kids and parents alike. Kids can engage in a variety of arts & crafts projects, participate in sporting activities, exciting learning opportunities, and most importantly, show off thei