Since debuting in September 2018, The Morning Scramble is now one of the top radio morning shows in Eastern Iowa! Laugh along with the lives and experiences of Clare Duffy and Dancin’ Eric Hanson. They talk about things you want to hear about.
This week we learned the broken hearted stories of Trisha, Rebecca, Lindsay, Missy, and Kaleigh. Today we got to meet all of them, hear more about tehri stories, shower them in gifts, and let them get some anger out by smashing ceramic hearts!
Special thanks to the presenting sponsor Herteen and Stocker Jewelers in Downtown Iowa City, and HEA Book Boutique in Marion for the space and breakfast!
Imagine you’re a competitor in the Olympics and you win a gold medal! The Morning Scramble wants to know, if you won gold in the Olympics—what event did you win and what song or anthem are they playing when you take the podium?
Court is in session tomorrow morning for ‘Jury in a Hurry,’ The Morning Scramble can’t let silly debates tear families apart! Clare and Eric were contacted by a mom who has a son that works at Fareway—one of the courtesy baggers who then carries your groceries to your car for you. She wants to know: When you shop at Fareway and they help you to your car, do you just get in the car or chat the worker up at the trunk?
The Morning Scramble is preparing for their Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. 5 broken hearts are joining us for a Valentine’s Day celebration Friday morning. We’ll introduce you to another attendee and share their story through ‘The Morning Scramble Readers Theatre.’
Comedian Dane Cook is making his way to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort this Friday, February 13th. Get your tickets and tune in to hear Clare and Eric chat with Dane Cook.
The Morning Scramble needs to circle back to their Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. 5 broken hearts are joining us for a Valentine’s Day celebration Friday morning. We’ll introduce you to another attendee and share their story through ‘The Morning Scramble Readers Theatre.’
Imagine you’re a competitor in the Olympics and you win a gold medal! The Morning Scramble wants to know, if you won gold in the Olympics—what event did you win and what song or anthem are they playing when you take the podium?
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!
The Morning Scramble has exclusive access to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy with correspondent Tony Milan.
The Morning Scramble needs to circle back to their Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. 5 broken hearts are joining us for a Valentine’s Day celebration Friday morning. We’ll introduce you to each of them and bring their stories to life through ‘The Morning Scramble Readers Theatre.’
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 has exclusive access to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy with correspondent Tony Milan.
TONS of information passes through The Morning Scramble, and they keep it all. Sometimes it’s important to clear out some of the information that’s not useful. Time to blow through some fun facts and spin the ‘Wheel of Useless Knowledge.’
Consider this your summons for jury duty! The case for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ comes from the Z102.9 text line: If someone comes to service your house–like a heating repairman or plumber, do you stand and watch and make small talk or go do your own thing somewhere else in the house? A great question! Get ready to give your verdict.
Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@kzia.com.
Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@kzia.com.
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and FOOD is the number one thing on The Morning Scramble’s minds. If you get invited to a watch party, you’re expected to bring a dish…but lots of times there’s too much food at the party. Could Dancin’ Eric Hanson get away with NOT bringing a dish to the party?
The Hass Family from Cedar Rapids was featured on ‘Family Feud’ on Fox. They were also guests on The Morning Scramble and played a round of Feud with The Scramble.
Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast Presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@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 share what you did!
A Cedar Rapids family is competing on Family Feud Monday night with Steve Harvey! The Morning Scramble will introduce you to the Hass Family and play a warm-up round of the game.
Hate Valentine’s Day? The Morning Scramble has your back with our Broken Hearts Breakfast on Friday, February 13th. It’s a morning perfect for those who DREAD Valentine’s Day. We provide breakfast, great prizes, and the opportunity to take out your frustration by SMASHING a ceramic heart. If you want a seat at the table, email your story of heartbreak to scramble@kzia.com.
Producer Ben is on trial this week for ‘Jury in a Hurry.’ We were talking about the things people take from hotel rooms—coffee, pens, towels?!—and Ben revealed that he likes to take any spare toilet paper. What’s your take? Is it okay to take the spare toilet paper from a hotel?