Re-writing the rules for great local radio for twenty years, the WHO morning show as you hear it today continues the use of state-of-the-art technology to bring you the most relevent information as quickly as possible. No weather bulletin or breaking news story ever has to wait for a song to end. We'll even keep your pets company while you're away!
Join Van Harden and Bonnie Lucas for the first look at news with Dick Layman, farm information with Bob Quinn, sports with Mark Allen, and plenty of fun guests and opportunities to win cash and prizes. And of course, don't forget Steve Locker, of Tradio fame, who, nestled safely under glass, keeps the whole thing rolling down the tracks!
Van & Bonnie Scoop AE Ice Cream - August 7, 11AM-Noon Free Van & BonBon Ice Cream at the Iowa State Fair right in front of the WHO Crystal Studios.
Iowa Soybean Association - August 8, 10AM-1PM Van & Bonnie will be broadcasting live...more details to come.
Water World - August 8, 3-6PM Van & Bonnie will be broadcasting live on behalf of Coleman Hot Tubs and Super Splash Pools at the Iowa State Fair. Save up to $1,000! Van will be in the Varied Industries Building at the Water World hot tub display and Bonnie will be at the Splash Super Pools display, a short walk south of the Varied Industries Bldg.
Iowa Egg Council - August 9, 10AM-1PM Van & Bonnie broadcasting live from the Iowa Egg Council booth in the Ag Building. We'll be handing out eggs on a stick!
Cookies In A Cup - August 9, 2-5PM Van & Bonnie will be broadcasting live from one of their three locations at the Iowa State Fair...more details coming soon!
FREE Admission to the IowaState Fair - August 7, 5-8:30AM Be a part of history at the 2008 Iowa State Fair! We want to set a record for the number of people eating a corn dog at the same time in the same place! In order to accomplish that, we've teamed up with the Iowa State Fair to offer FREE ADMISSION on the first day of the fair from 5-8:30AM. You get to stay all day! All you have to do in return is be part of the fun in the Grandstand. Opening ceremonies are at 7:45 AM, so please plan to be there by then.We'll start handing out free corn dogs around 8:00 AM and all eat them shortly after 8:30AM.Enter the north parking lot from E. University (parking is $6.00) and enter any of the State Fair gates on the north end of the fairgrounds. The Grand Avenue walk in gate off E. 30th will also be open at 5AM. Campers...your gate will also be open at 5AM to the fairgrounds.
Dee Zee Factory Outlet Store Super Sale - August 16, 10AM-1PM Join Bob Quinn and Bonnie as they broadcast live from Dee Zee, 5352 NE 14th Street. You'll find huge savings on tube steps, running boards and tool boxes plus lots of other stuff! See you there!
Nebraska Furniture Mart - August 23, 10AM-1PM Join Bonnie for a huge sale...more details coming soon!
Tassel Ridge Winery - August 29, 3-6PM Details coming soon
Brass Armadillo - August 30, 10AM-1PM Details coming soon
WINNING WITH VAN AND BONNIE
Monday 08-04-2008 11:46am CT
Win Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets Listen to Van & Bonnie to win!
Win An African Safari Vacation Blessman Ministries, BSB Design and Newsradio 1040 want to send you on an African Safari vaction next March. Enter the contest online or stop by the Blessman Ministries booth at the Iowa State Fair or stop by BSB Design at 1601 West Lakes Parkway, Suite 200 in West Des Moines. To win, you'll need to be listening for your name on Van & Bonnie in the morning on August 20th at 7:10AM. If you hear it, call 284-1040 within 10 minutes and 40 seconds. Good luck!
Van & Bonnie Achievement of the Month Award Has someone you know achieved something special? Nominate them for the Van & Bonnie Achievement of the Month Award. The last Wednesday in each month, Van & Bonnie will surprise someone nominated with a $50.00 gift card to Johnny's Italian Steakhouse (just south of Army Post Road on Fleur Drive)! Click here!
Are You Out of Whack?! If you're out of whack, tell us what's put you out of whack and Van & Bonnie may just call you live on the air and get you back in whack (along with a little prize). It's Van & Bonnie's "Whack A Listener"! Enter the contest right here!
Participate in the selection process in the 2008 Excellence in Education Award by nominating an educator that made a difference in your (or your child's) life. Deadline for nominations is September 12, 2008.
Download, print and complete this form, which must accompany an essay of 1,000 words or less. See form for complete instructions.
All guests on Van & Bonnie are now receiving sticky boards & teepee monitors courtesy of Plunkett's Pest Control. Jimmy Bacon's phone number is 515-491-3340.
Red Cross phone numbers for help at Parkersburg:
1-866-get info (if you need help) 515-471-3328 (volunteers) 1-800-447-1985 (equipment you can donate)
Van & Bonnie want to have a "Peel Out, Squeel Out" Day with Van & Bonnie listeners! Bring your hot car and see who can lay the longest patch of rubber! We need a place to hold it. Any ideas? Sumit here! Click here!
Ken Root will join Van & Bonnie in the Morning to chat about his food adventures while in China. To put a picture with the Chinese dish, Click Here.
Save July 8th on your calendar for a special Van & Bonnie WWII Dukw Day at Gray's Lake! See all the details under "Van & Bonnie Broadcasting Live" above.
This slate is a garden ornament at the remote home of Miss Morgan. She claims Elvis Presley's image just appeared on it. She wishes to remain anonymous so her home is not over run with Elvis fans.
DTV* (digital TV) Converter Box Coupon Requests Coupons to help pay for special converter boxes that will convert digital TV signals to old-style analog signals are now available. Viewers who have satellite or cable service will not need a box. To request a coupon, consumers can apply online at http://www.dtv2009.gov/ or call 1-888-DTV-2009.
Listener submission
From: Tom Hawbaker and Scott Bellis, Mediagraphers Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:10 AM To: Van & Bonnie Subject: Kate Shelley High Bridge (high resolution photograph)
Van and Bonnie, loyal listeners here. I have sent in a couple of photo's in the past but I think you will find this is pretty unique. My colleague and I are participating in a beta program of a robotic picture taking device that creates super high res photographs (gigapixels). The project, called the Gigapan project is a joint project between Google, Carnegie Mellon University, and NASA.
After hearing one of your callers talk about the new construction to replace the Kate Shelley High Bridge, we decided to test out our new toy by taking a "Gigapan" of the bridge.
This result is a composite, [high resolution] photo, comprised of over 50 source photographs.
If you are interested, you can see the results at:
If you look closely, you can actually see workers high up on the new concrete foundations. Hope you find this interesting.
Loyal fans,
Tom Hawbaker and Scott Bellis, Mediagraphers
*Incidentally, we're reminded that HDTV (high-definition television) is one kind of digital television, but not all digital television is high-definition. And TV's digital signals are not to be confused with Radio's. The "HD" in "HD Radio" stands for hybrid-digital, not high-definition.
ERIC LEG LAMP An employee at Anderson Erickson created this lamp using one of Eric’s damaged legs. He discovered the legs in a closet where they were being stored until repairs were finalized. Using “The Christmas Story” film as inspiration, he decided to try his hand at making a lamp.
2008 Excellence in Education Nomination Form
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