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Producer Ben Is Training To Compete Against Joey Chestnut! Last week Dancin' Eric Hanson got a pop quiz from his toothbrush. And one of the questions was about how often he brushes his tongue…he doesn't brush his tongue. Do you? Time to head to a radio court of law for ‘Jury in a Hurry!' What ... Read more

Live From The Rolondo Family Patio in Atkins! The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road! ‘Party on Your Patio' with The Morning Scramble is headed to Atkins to hang out with the Rolondo family.  A mom who is choosing to remain anonymous…needs The Morning Scramble’s help! The kids want ... Read more

Guest: Ara Ispentchian Cedar Rapids CycleNation is Thursday, September 24, starting at 1:30 p.m. (ride time at 2:30 p.m.) at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids. CycleNation is a movement to empower the nation to CYCLE their way into a heart and brain healthy lifestyle. While igniting the community to pedal together, the event raises ... Read more

Why Is Eric Talking About Licking His Crotch?? The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the month of August! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' and The Morning Scramble is headed to Atkins to hang out with the Rolondo family.  A mom who is choosing to remain anonymous…needs The ... Read more

Seamus, You Old Sea Dog Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  Think back to when you were a kid and the movies that shaped who YOU are. What were those movies? ... Read more

Eric’s Toothbrush Talks? Time to dole out justice in ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Listener Chantal wants to know what the rules are for using speaker phone in public. She and her daughter were out to eat and someone in the next booth was having a conversation on speaker phone. Do YOU use speaker phone in public? ... Read more

Guest: Chastity Dillard, Development & Communications Director Neighborhood Centers work together with neighbors and neighborhoods to build better futures through education, outreach, and inclusive programs that celebrate diversity, strengthen families, and create safe spaces for community. For over five decades, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County has been at the heart of the community, fostering education, ... Read more

Party on the Dusil Family’s Patio The Morning Scramble’s ‘Party on Your Patio' was live with the Dusil Family in Marion. The family promised The Morning Scramble mimosas and whiffle ball in their yard and despite some rain–they delivered! Think back to when you were a kid and the movies that shaped who YOU are. What ... Read more

What Movie From Your Childhood Should Kids Today Watch? The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the month of August! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' and this week The Morning Scramble is heading to meet The Dusil Family in Marion.  Think back to when you were a ... Read more

Happy Chocolate Monday! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did for One Shot Weekends! The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again in the ... Read more

Only (Marmot) Fans Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week. LAST CALL!! If you want to invite The Morning Scramble over to “Party on Your Patio,” go to kzia.com. Each Wednesday morning in the ... Read more

Be Brave, Eric! You’ve got jury duty! Help Clare and Eric with this week’s case for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ At kids’ sporting events, do you sit on your team’s side or are all seats fair game?   ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking ... Read more

Come Taste My Weiner Cake! Gotta help a DAD out this week for Dad-troversy! Dad wants to know…do you encourage your teen to get a summer job? Or is it better to let them focus on their studies and let the kid be a kid? ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The ... Read more

The Name Is Finally Official! Yesterday The Morning Scramble met “New Ryan.” He’s new to the Z102.9 Street Team and not only did they get to know him, but they tried to come up with a new, fun nickname for him. It’s between Well-Rounded Ryan, Sophia, Mr. Green, Lil’ Jalapeno. We’ll unveil his new nickname, ... Read more

Getting To Know New Ryan! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did for One Shot Weekends! ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble ... Read more

We Need To Share Some of Our Useless Knowledge! ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in August. Want The Scramble to come to your house? Sign up at kzia.com! Let’s take some spins ... Read more

Let’s Throw a Fridge Leftovers Party! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in August. ... Read more

We Want To Come to Your House! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays in ... Read more

Let’s Check In On This Years RAGBRAI Route! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ‘Live from Your Living Room' was so much fun, The Morning Scramble is packing up and taking the show on the road again! It's ‘Party on Your Patio' Wednesdays ... Read more

We Want To PARTY ON YOUR PATIO! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of ... Read more

This Momtroversy Plan Is So DIABOLICAL! We taste egg rolls and compete to see how can eat the fastest ahead of the Freedom Festivals 4th of July Fireworks! What else is going on with the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival? Clare needs help; she's got this week's Momtroversy: How do you give your new driver confidence? Clare's daughter ... Read more

Eric is Living In The Stone Age.. One Shot Weekends.  Father’s Day… First Day of Summer… what did you do and did you get a picture?  Share it on the Z102.9 facebook page for One Shot Weekends. L’il Skippers Cardboard Boat Race Update.  Eric did NOTHING this past week to build the cardboard boat for our ... Read more

Who Would You Pick As The Best Disney Dad? Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze! Who do you think would make the best Disney Dad?

Preparing For Make Music Day In Cedar Rapids! Z102.9 Street Teamer Taye and his band Crimson Fuzz will be playing on Sunday in Green Square Park 5:30-7pm as part of Make Music Day.  We challenged them to find a place to play AND to write a song in just 5 days.  Let’s find out how’s ... Read more

Who Has The Most Valuable Butt?? Eric has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze! Eric has some sore hips, and who on earth has the most valuable butt?

You Probably Missed This From Mcdonalds! Clare is off, but Dancin’ Eric Hanson and Producer Ben are serving up some Morning Scramble Leftovers just for you. Enjoy some of our favorite moments from the recent past! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com ... Read more

Eric Needs To Find More Self Confidence! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the ... Read more

Eric DEMANDS A Refund! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Get ready to party Iowa City—the Downtown Block Party is back Saturday, June 27th. Iowa City's signature summer festival is full of activities and entertainment, and The Morning Scramble can send you with two ... Read more

We Never Said We Were Engineers! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com Being a parent is not easy; there’s new issues to tackle every day. The Morning Scramble needs to help one local mom with her ‘Momtroversy.’ She wants to know: “how ... Read more

Clare Is No Comedian… Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com June is jam-packed with lots of great events including Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival events. The Morning Scramble has a rich tradition of participating in the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. This year, they’ve entered ... Read more

Producer Ben Is Looking Up Naughty Stuff In The Dictionary! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories ... Read more

You Have To Try This NEW PIE!! The Morning Scramble Invented Baked Bean Apple Pie! Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!

What Is Living Inside Eric’s Garage? Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com. Eric has the latest pop culture update’s in Z’s Sleaze!

Eric Embarrassed Himself In a 5th Grade Classroom! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble was invited to teach a lesson to kindergarteners at Longfellow Elementary in Marion. Tune in to hear their lesson on storytelling as the class’s “Celebrity ... Read more

You Put WHAT In Your Mouth!?? Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com It’s summertime! One of your backyard BBQ staples is baked beans and Bush’s Baked Beans is kicking off summer with some limited edition flavors: Dill Pickle, Apple Pie, and Rocket ... Read more

Guest:  Kolach Clare The 2026 St. Ludmila’s Kolach Festival is June 12 – 14. The festival is a community-building and fundraising event, held annually on the second week in June. It is a celebration of all things delicious. Hundreds of volunteers bake thousands of fruit-filled pastries. Dozens upon dozens of these delightful desserts are made with ... Read more

Producer Ben Bought WHAT!? This Weekend?? Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and ... Read more

Why Was Kate PLASTERED In The Z Studio Last Night!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. The Morning Scramble is ... Read more

Guest: Cindy Monroe, Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library fund numerous projects that support literacy outreach and reading programs. You can be part of that support by attending the Spring Book Sale. >> Location:  Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. >> Dates:  ... Read more

Destiny Wants to Shave Your BACK! Destiny and Taylor celebrate 3 years of Those Girls in the Afternoon! Why is McDonald’s Diet Coke way better than the rest?! Did we completely fail on our April Fool’s Day prank?!

Did Clare Get Caught ABDUCTING Children!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. McDonald’s teaming up with Netflix to create new ... Read more

Robbery at the Kit Kat Fart Factory Destiny picked up her wedding dress! Do you let your man have a man cave?! Do you have any porch geese in your neighborhood?

Producer Ben Thwapped Strangers Over The Weekend! The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate; sign up at kzia.com. The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly ... Read more

Those Boobs in the Afternoon Why did Destiny walk around with “STUPID” on her forehead all day?! What was on those mixtapes from your middle school lovers? The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drama continues…

Why Am I being Punished!? The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’re putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate, sign up at kzia.com Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out ... Read more

The Day Destiny Trauma Dumps Whose name is being thrown around as the potential next Bachelorette? Destiny opens up on her childhood trauma. What do you get your partner for your anniversary?!

Size Does Matter!! The Morning Scramble is doing a little spring cleaning and we want your help! What do you love about the show? What needs to change? We’ve putting together a Focus Group and if you’d like to participate, sign up at kzia.com Help The Morning Scramble dole out some justice for ‘Jury in ... Read more

Clare Broke Her Families Trust! Nobody knows ‘Nerd News' like Dancin’ Eric Hanson, so break out your pocket protector, tape the bridge of your glasses, and get ready for some geeky stories from the past week.  TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it's important to clear out some of the information ... Read more

Now Hiring Broke & Drunk Bosses! Destiny & Taylor took some weird classes in college… What do you do if your partner says your perfume smells like their ex? How should Those Girls celebrate their upcoming 3rd show birthday?

You Like Them Hard!?? Clare brings us the case for this week’s ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ Her husband like a snack that is a little odd—Ramen Noodles. But he doesn’t cook the noodles. He just eats them raw, straight out of the package. Have you ever done that? Do you snack on raw ramen? Clare ... Read more

Why is Taylor Taking NEIGHBOR MAN’S Last Name?! Taylor called Destiny out for going to a person at the checkouts! Destiny & Taylor filled out their basketball brackets! What’s something you are obsessed with cleaning?