Kerri is fresh out of college and already a Midwesterner in the making! East Coast born and raised, she's looking forward to seeing all of what Iowa and the Cedar Valley have to offer. Originally from a small town only forty-five minutes away from Scranton (the Electric City) Pennsylvania; Kerri grew up a fan of most New York sports teams with a special love for the Yankees. She studied Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University in Central New York. Fun fact: Kerri actually minored in Philosophy, so make sure not to get her talking too much about the meaning of the universe...she'll be chatting you up until she's blue in the face. Kerri graduated college in May of 2020 otherwise known as one of the worst times in history to enter the job market. Just like a baby, it took her nine months to fully form and be pushed out of her parents' place. Kerri loves anything to do with pop culture and music, so being in this business is a blessing for her. Hopefully, she can bring you some laughs, music news, and occasionally a few puns when you tune in to Marks in the Morning every weekday. When she's not on your radio you can probably find her drinking wine, bingeing reality tv, or looking up whatever Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are up to. If you see Kerri anywhere around the Cedar Valley make sure to say hello; she swears she's smiling underneath her mask!
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Here’s What Iowa Politicians Think of D.C. Statehood
The District of Columbia elects a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives. This politician can help make legislation, but they cannot vote on the matter. No matter what side of the aisle you fall on this is an interesting topic. The majority of us have always lived in a world where the U…
Cedar Rapids Native Celebrates 26 Years As Kentucky Derby Bugler
On May 1st, as the horses race at the 147th Kentucky Derby, Steve Buttleman will be resting his chops. Buttleman has been playing the bugle at the race for almost 30 years. 2021 will mark his 26th year of being Churchill Downs' official bugler.
Before every horse race at the track, Buttleman …
Before every horse race at the track, Buttleman …
Are Iowans Going to Need A Vaccine Passport?
This would place a ban any any Iowa private business or venue to deny entry to individuals who have not received the COVID-19 vaccination. Health care facilities would be exempt from this however. Local businesses and governments could actually lose state funding i.e. grants if they require proof of…
A Bunch of Guys Named Josh Fought in Nebraska
And the winner of this battle of the Joshes? A little boy named Josh Vinson Jr. This entire event raised over $8,000 at a children's hospital. Coincidentally, little Josh was receiving treatment from that very same hospital.
Iowa Universities With In Person Graduation
As it gets close to graduation time, some students are still left in the dark about whether or not they'll be able to graduate in person.
The Biggest Skate Park In US Is Being Built In Iowa
In just a few months the state of Iowa will be home to possibly the biggest skate park in the country. This project has been in the works for some time now. Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines will open to the public on May 22, 2021. Located right next to the Des Moines River at the end of the Princip…
How Many People In Iowa Got the COVID Vaccine?
I was not the only person in Iowa to eagerly jump on the train. A recent report found that about half of adults in the state of Iowa have completed the entire vaccination process. This means that half of the adult population have gotten their two COVID-19 shots. Now, the amount of Iowa residents who…
Iowa Residents Can Apply for a “Hemp License”
Iowa is rich in agriculture. If you go out for a long drive you'll find farms with acres of crops to harvest. Instead of growing alfalfa or soy beans, it looks like farmers in Iowa might be able to plant, harvest, and grow hemp.
The Crookedest Road In The World Is In Iowa
The crookedest road in the world might just be in Burlington, Iowa. It's called Snake Alley and is the town's biggest tourist attraction.
Iowa Says NO to Hands Free Driving Law
As reported by Radio Iowa, legislators claim that it is unlikely that the Iowa lawmakers will make driving while handling a smartphone illegal. Right now it is illegal to text and drive in the state of Iowa. However, people cannot be ticketed just for having their phone in their hand.