Jake

I was born in Solon, Iowa and went to Washington High School. I got into the radio world at age 17 and fell in love with it. I spend way too much time on the internet and watching movies. My favorite book is Slaughterhouse 5, and my first job was a farmhand on a horse farm. I consider myself a bit of a history buff, and Eli Young Band is my favorite band.

Nuclear Threats: These Are The Largest Targets In Illinois

Fun fact, in the 1990s a map of every state was created and shared looking at the threat level of every town, city, and area in a state.

15 Quick And Cheap Vacation Ideas Close To The Quad Cities

It's the holiday season meaning a lot of us will be traveling. Now we aren't all made of money, so we found some fun yet cost-efficient things to do this year for vacation.

Yes… Snow Fleas Are Real And In Wisconsin This Year

Snow Fleas are strange, they don't bite. They also thrive in the winter.

Win Prizes With The US 104.9 Van

Winning is easy. All you have to do is snag a pic of the US 104.9 van and send us a picture. It can be through messenger on our app, social media, or email. Once you send us a picture we will message you back what prize you won.

Meet Our US 104.9 Pet Of The Week

Another week means another great pet spotlight! We here at US 104.9 have teamed up with UScellular and the Humane Society of Scott County to bring you the pet of the week! We spotlight a different pet looking for a forever home every week.

The Most Venomous Animals In Iowa

It feels weird talking about venomous animals in Iowa seeing as though there are not a ton of them, and they are rarely talked about, but they are real, and it's important to keep an eye out.

If You Drive This Color Of Car In Iowa You Are More Likely To Be Pulled Over

Today we are looking at the most pulled-over cars in Iowa. These statistics don't fully confirm a car color bias, but they do give us a look into the rumors.

Have You Been To This Underrated Iowa Park?

Edmundson Park was built in the 1930s and has been acknowledged for its unique Depression area stone adding to it's great history.

People Are Calling This The Coolest Neighborhood In Illinois

The coolest city in Illinois and the second coolest in America is called Andersonville.

Nuclear Threats: These Are The Largest Targets In Wisconsin

Not So Fun fact: In the 1990s a map of every state was created and shared looking at the threat level of every town, city, and area in a state.