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Do You Want Fries With That? 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. The Morning Scramble is live from the brand-new McDonald’s on Center Point Rd and 32nd St NE in ... Read more

Are You Using Toilet Wrong? Dancin’ Eric Hanson has a question for members of the Scramble Jury: In a public, non-gender bathroom, is it okay to leave the seat up? What say you? Deliver your verdict tomorrow for ‘Jury in a Hurry.” The Morning Scramble has the perfect way to celebrate the return of spooky season: The ... Read more

Heaven Here I Come!! Z Files is back for 2026! Where are Jaidyn and Ben headed first? We need your suggestions for where Z files should head next! Email scramble@kzia.com

Teacher Bowling 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! This week includes a flip of the calendar from September to October…time to return to spooky season! ... Read more

Lets Celebrate Dolly Parton Day! 9 to 5! 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. It’s “9 to 5” Day and the Z102.9 Marching Band Sponsored by McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa is ready ... Read more

Guests:  Bob Reynolds & Sue Gerth The Big Marion Read is a community-wide reading experience that invites residents to connect in a new way. Through free programs, conversations, and events, The Big Marion Read will encourage residents of all ages to connect through literature, storytelling, and community dialogue. To support The Big Marion Read, the ... Read more

Do Audiobooks Count As Reading? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Little disagreements among friends are silly! Time for The Morning Scramble to squash a debate that Josie has been having with her bestie: Is an audiobook just ... Read more

It’s Week 2 of DWTS Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric ... Read more

Try This New Position Tonight!! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Forget touchdowns; The Morning Scramble is talking Tango! The Morning Scramble is playing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ The Fantasy Ballroom Edition! Clare and Eric have welcomed celebrity ... Read more

Eric Wants To Know Where He Can Buy Some Human Remains… Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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 ... Read more

Where Do Babies Come From?? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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 ... Read more

Burn The Bugs! Burn Them All! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Football has fantasy leagues. Now Dancing with the Stars does too! The Morning Scramble is launching “Dancing with the Stars: The Fantasy Ballroom Edition!” Clare and Eric are taking on ... Read more

Guest: Trisha Spence, NCSML BrewNost is the ultimate Cedar Rapids international food and beer festival. This year’s event is Friday evening, September 18, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Live auction and silent auction items include trips, experiences and tastings, plus there’s a raffle for a trip to Prague.  Live music, too. ... Read more

Can Someone Tell Her To BE QUIET!? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Time to pitch in and help a local mom for this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ She’s got two young kiddos. The older child just started preschool and has been ... Read more

Dudes Are So Dumb! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Time to pitch in and help a local mom for this week’s ‘Momtroversy.’ She’s got two young kiddos. The older child just started preschool and has been invited to several ... Read more

Who Smells Funky!? Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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 ... Read more

You’re Full of Poppycock! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! 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

Guests: Katie Townsend and Kim Draker The HOPEwalk is a local community walk supporting awareness and education on suicide prevention and those affected by this national health crisis. The walk includes an opening presentation and a lap around Cherry Hill Park in Cedar Rapids. The event is Saturday, September 26, 2026. Registration is 8:30 a.m.; ... Read more

Don’t Do This With Your Butter! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Imagine you're at a dinner party and bread is being passed around. Then comes the butter in the beautiful butter dish…how are you diving into that ... Read more

LIVE From The Blazek’s Patio In Marion! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash!   The Morning Scramble is packing up the show and heading to Marion to broadcast live from the Blazek home! They’re the party house on ... Read more

Producer Ben Has A Tattoo Where!? HIT THIS HARD! Win cash!  Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings with The Morning Scramble shortly after 8:20 a.m. to score $250 in cash! Clare is back from vacation just in time for Taste it Tuesday.  A new survey suggests the number one sandwich in Iowa is Roast Chicken ... Read more

Producer Ben Won An Exclusive Experience At The Iowa State Fair! 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 ... Read more

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