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In Touch with Southeast Iowa airs Monday through Friday on KCII Radio.

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    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Jolene Cerka, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:39


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Jolene Cerka, St. James archery coach, about starting up several archery programs in the area and her role as coach. This is the second part of a two part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Jolene Cerka, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:06


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Jolene Cerka, St. James archery coach, about starting up several archery programs in the area and her role as coach. This is the first part of a two part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Kalona Chamber Director Tonia Poole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 7:43


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Chamber of Commerce Director Tonia Poole about the upcoming Kalona Home Show this weekend.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Lana Artz-McComb with Louisa County Conservation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Lana Artz-McComb with Louisa County Conservation about upcoming summer programming.

    In Touch With Southeast Iowa – Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026


    On today’s program we talk with Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith about the recent city council meeting and updates on city projects.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Hillcrest Dean of Students Emma Brenneman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 6:16


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with new Hillcrest Academy Dean of Students Emma Brenneman about her new role at Hillcrest, her educational background, and what she’s excited for as she steps into the position.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Rachel Cerny, Food and Nutrition, Highland Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026


    On today’s program we talk with Food and Nutrition coordinator Rachel Cerny about the new “Fuel Our Classrooms” snack program at Highland.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Highland AMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026


    On today’s program we’re talking with Highland Elementary teachers Madi Osman, Cam Larson and Ashley Van Buren about the weekly Art, Music, and PE program.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa with Mike Zahs about Kalona Historic Meal pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 5:20


    On today’s In Touch with Southeast Iowa program we speak with local historian Mike Zahs about a historic meal being held in Kalona this week. This is part two of a two-part program.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa with Mike Zahs about Kalona Historic Meal pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 4:57


    On today’s In Touch with Southeast Iowa program we speak with local historian Mike Zahs about a historic meal being held in Kalona this week. This is part one of a two-part program.

    In Touch With Southeast Iowa – Hillcrest Academy Guidance Counselor Tom Carey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026


    Today we’re on the phone with Tom Carey, the guidance counselor at Hillcrest Academy, to talk about a recent three-on-three basketball tournament with the students.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Lone Tree FFA Student Cole Walmsley and Lone Tree FFA Advisor Payton Lorack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 7:35


    On this episode we speak with recent FFA Proficiency Awards winner Cole Walmsley of Lone Tree High School, and with Lone Tree FFA advisor Payton Lorack.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Hillcrest Head of School Nate Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 7:38


    Today we are speaking with the recently hired Head of School at Hillcrest Academy, Nate Miller.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Highland Activities Director Jody Fink, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 7:38


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Highland Activities Director Jody Fink about some legislation recently introduced regarding non-contact periods in high school athletics, and the benefits of participating in multiple activities in high school. This is the

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Highland Activities Director Jody Fink, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 6:04


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Highland Activities Director Jody Fink about some legislation recently introduced regarding non-contact periods in high school athletics, and the benefits of participating in multiple activities in high school. This is the

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Troy Pugh on Saint David’s Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 5:59


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Troy Pugh about Columbus Junction’s recent Saint David’s Day celebrations last weekend.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie Dance Seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 4:47


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Mid-Prairie Dance seniors Ariel Kaufmann, Drea McCain, Paige Malichski, and Meadow Flynn about their recent trip to Orlando for the Dance Team Union nationals. This is the second part of a

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie Dance Coach Brenna Hutson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 5:00


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Mid-Prairie Dance Coach Brenna Hutson about the team’s trip to Orlando for the Dance Team Union Nationals last month. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Sigourney Superintendent Kevin Hatfield, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 6:03


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with current Sigourney School District Superintendent Kevin Hatfield about the selection of Nathan Wood as the district’s next superintendent, beginning this July. This is the second part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Sigourney Superintendent Kevin Hatfield, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 5:12


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with current Sigourney School District Superintendent Kevin Hatfield about the selection of Nathan Wood as the district’s next superintendent, beginning this July. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – ISU Field Agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 6:39


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Rebecca Vittetoe, field agronomist at the Iowa State Extension Office in Washington County, about the upcoming annual meeting of the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association in early March.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Hillcrest FFA Adviser Mike Severino-Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 7:30


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Hillcrest FFA Adviser Mike Severino-Patterson about the progress of the chapter in the current school year.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Columbus Junction Robotics, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 8:09


    On today’s program, I’m speaking with Tessa Pugh, coach of Wildbot Robotics, the Columbus Junction High School robotics team. Also joining us are team captain Kai Allec and lieutenant Gannon Holladay. We’re speaking about the robotics’ team’s

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Columbus Junction Robotics, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 9:01


    On today’s program, I’m speaking with Tessa Pugh, coach of Wildbot Robotics, the Columbus Junction High School robotics team. Also joining us are team captain Kai Allec and lieutenant Gannon Holladay. We’re speaking about the robotics’ team’s

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie FFA Students, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:31


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Adelyn Huston, Jason Yoder, Caedyn Huston, Ellie Callahan, and Averi Janecek of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter about National FFA Week, their favorite parts of FFA, and what they would tell younger

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie FFA Students, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 7:20


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Adelyn Huston, Jason Yoder, Caedyn Huston, Ellie Callahan, and Averi Janecek of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter about National FFA Week and some recent achievements for chapter members. This is the first

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Jefferson County Naturalist Austin Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 6:59


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Jefferson County naturalist Austin Roe about several upcoming events by the Jefferson County Conservation office, and about his role as naturalist.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – The RARE Group's Sonja Hadenfeldt, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 6:43


    On today’s program, we’re talking with The RARE Group Coordinator Sonja Hadenfeldt about the non-profit organization, a recent rescue that led to a bird being released in Washington, and what to do if you find an injured

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – The RARE Group’s Sonja Hadenfeldt, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:05


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with The RARE Group Coordinator Sonja Hadenfeldt about the non-profit organization’s work with birds of prey in the southeast Iowa area. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mike Huston with the Washington County Military Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:51


    On today’s program, we’re talking Mike Huston about the Washington County Military Museum, its new home at the Kalona Historical Village, and some of the exhibits and programming they’ve got planned for the year.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Wilson Memorial Library Director Toni Greiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:11


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Wilson Memorial Library Director Toni Greiner, about the Keota library’s 2025, a couple of special events last week, and the events yet to come.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – WACO Nutrition Director JoKasta English

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 6:43


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with WACO CSD Nutrition Director JoKasta English about the new Wellness Committee at WACO, the goals of the committee, and how community members can get involved.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie Instrumental Teacher David Kunz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 6:31


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Mid-Prairie Instrumental Teacher David Kunz about the Golden Hawks’ jazz band, concert band, the differences between the two, and upcoming events.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Nic Bowman, Lone Tree Esports

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 7:00


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Lone Tree senior and esports athlete Nic Bowman about his involvement in esports, why he’s chosen to specialize in Valorant, and his signing with Marshalltown Community College to continue his esports career.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Keokuk County 4H Youth Coordinator Ashley Yedlik

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 5:57


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Keokuk County 4-H Youth Coordinator Ashley Yedlik about what’s been going on with the program over the last few months, including a trip to Ames for a livestock judging competition.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie Robotics Teacher and Coach Teresa Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 6:24


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Mid-Prairie robotics instructor Teresa Coleman about the team’s first competition, what goes into the robotics team, and the benefits of joining up with the team.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Kalona Public Library Director Olivia Kahler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 6:03


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Public Library Director Olivia Kahler about National Library Lovers Month, upcoming programs, and the coverage the library gives to residents of the county.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Kalona Chamber of Commerce Director Tonia Poole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 5:35


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Chamber of Commerce Director Tonia Pool about the city’s upcoming Love Kalona event, and also taking a look into future events.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Sigourney Superintendent Kevin Hatfield Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 6:40


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with outgoing Sigourney Superintendent Kevin Hatfield on the school district’s search for a new superintendent. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 7:01


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith about the city’s plans for 2026. This is the second part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 5:19


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Riverside City Administrator Cole Smith about the progress made by the city in 2025. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Iowa Linebacker Cam Buffington

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 7:20


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Iowa redshirt freshman linebacker and Winfield-Mt. Union graduate Cam Buffington ahead of the Hawkeyes’ New Year’s Eve bowl game against Vanderbilt.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 6:29


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh about the city’s 2025, and taking a look ahead toward 2026.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Santa Claus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:03


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with the only and only Santa Claus, as he makes his preparations for Christmas Day 2025.

    In Touch with Southeastern Iowa – Zach Haworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 7:11


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Lake Darling Park Ranger Zach Haworth about the upcoming First Day Hike, and catching up on what else is going on at the lake heading into the new year.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Olivia Kahler Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:27


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Public Library Director Olivia Kahler about the library’s 2025, and looking ahead to 2026. This is the second part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Olivia Kahler Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 4:51


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Public Library Director Olivia Kahler about the library’s 2025, and looking ahead to 2026. This is the first part of a two-part interview.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Old Threshers CEO Terry McWilliams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 5:45


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Old Threshers CEO Terry McWilliams about the Festival of Lights.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Carrie Geno

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 5:51


    On today’s program, we’re catching up with Wellman Public Library Director Carrie Geno about the library’s 2025, and what they have planned for 2026.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Craig Bargfrede

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 8:28


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Iowa DOT Winter Operations Administrator Craig Bargfrede about driving safely when sharing the roads with snow plows following a winter weather event.

    In Touch with Southeast Iowa – Mid-Prairie Dance Coach Brenna Hutson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 8:15


    On today’s program, we’re speaking with Mid-Prairie Dance Coach Brenna Hutson about the team’s performance at state, and the work that goes into putting together a routine.

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