The Morning Rush

12/16/2025

Winter Driving reminders

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12/09/2025

How Many of These December Things Will You Do This Month?

Someone polled over 1,000 Americans and asked how many December things they're planning to do this month. Here's the list . . .


1. Listen to holiday music. It's hard to avoid, so you'll probably hear it no matter what. But 75% of us will intentionally put some on this month. Another 8% said maybe. 16% will do everything they can to avoid it.

2. Watch a holiday movie, 72%

3. Go look at lights, 70%

4. Exchange presents with someone, 70%

5. Drink hot chocolate, 67%

6. Decorate a tree, 66%

7. Put lights up, 56%

8. Bake cookies, 48%

9. Go to at least one holiday party, 45%

10. Donate to charity, 43%

11. Send a holiday card, 41%

12. Wear holiday pajamas, 37%

13. Attend a religious service, 37% (Hopefully not IN those pajamas.)

14. Display a nativity scene, 28%

15. Attend a holiday concert or play, 23%

16. Secret Santa, 23%. 17% said they'll do a white elephant or Yankee swap.

17. Build a snowman, 21%

18. Kiss someone under the mistletoe, 20%

19. Build a gingerbread house, 17%

20. Make a snow angel, 16%

08/22/2025

YOU HAVE GOT TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG!! Drew Baldridge Knocks it out of the park with this one! Could it be another Top 5 if not a #1 Lets go Number 1

The official audio for Drew Baldridge’s “Deserve Her” out now. Stream/download: https://drewbaldridge.lnk.to/deserveherIDWatch the official music video for “...

07/29/2025

Iowa DOT Update 7-29-25

07/25/2025

Good buddy Lee Brice joins me tomorrow July 25 at 8:10 on the Morning Rush about show at Arnold’s Park

07/14/2025

The grand opening of the River City Riverwalk last month has drawn a lot of attention, particularly the ‘Harmony in Light’ sculpture, the focal point of the newly named ‘Bill Schickel Plaza’ located in downtown Mason City, just south of the Southbridge Mall parking lot.

The cylindrical “Harmony in Light” gateway sculpture, crafted from laser-cut stainless steel, draws inspiration from classic Prairie School designs with a modern flair. Its intricate patterns cast dynamic shadows on the surrounding area. The artwork fosters welcoming and meaningful gathering spaces surrounded by art and nature while tying in the history and heritage of Mason City.

Captured on video is the narrated documentary of the planning, design, and overall vision behind the Riverwalk, from concept to reality. The voices behind the vision include team members providing their individual perspective of the project in their own creative style.
The storytellers include Artist Serge Beaulieu or HYBYOZO Studios; Kristy Sagdalen King, Principal, Bergland + Cram; Aaron Burnett, City Administrator for the City of Mason City; Anne Hansen, President of Mason City Parks & Recreation Board; and Bill Schickel, Mayor of Mason City.

The dream of a Riverwalk District on historic Willow Creek has come alive and we’re excited to share an inside look at the creative journey of a dream turned into a destination! Enjoy!

The grand opening of the River City Riverwalk last month has drawn a lot of attention, particularly the ‘Harmony in Light’ sculpture, the focal point of the ...