Unusual Food Pairings with ChefBoyarBen!

Unusual Food Pairings with ChefBoyarBen!

Uber Eats released their annual Cravings Report with “unexpected food combos” that people order: Tajin and orange creamsicles; scallops and hard-boiled eggs; fajitas and French onion soup. The Morning Scramble will dispatch their buddy, Uber Driver Kevin, to pick up all of these food items and he will join The Morning Scramble in sampling these combos.

Being a parent is a difficult job, so sometimes you may hit the “easy” button. Maybe you tell a little white lie, like “if you keep making that face, your face could get stuck that way!” or even simply “it’s bedtime!” Let’s get real with this week’s ‘Momtroversy:’ What little white lies have you told your kid?

Would You Eat A Wobbly Popsicle?

Would You Eat A Wobbly Popsicle?

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! 

We did it! Thanks to everyone who voted for the names of the Marion Snow Plows. Check out the list on the Z102.9 Facebook page or at kzia.com.

The Morning Scramble is excited to announce one of their favorite holiday traditions returns for 2024: Santa Line presented by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers. Make sure you download the Z102.9 app and tune in to The Morning Scramble for more details.

Clare Can’t Do A Single Pushup!

Clare Can’t Do A Single Pushup!

Moms and Dads, get ready to chime in on this week’s Momtroversy that is ripping a family apart! Mom and Dad bought their oldest a car, then bought a car for their twins to share. The twins say, “No fair! We are two separate people. We should each get a car.” What should this family do?  

Keep those votes coming! Head to kzia.com to vote for your favorite snowplow name for the city of Marion snowplows. Choose your 7 favorite names.

Vote For The BEST DJ!

Vote For The BEST DJ!

You did it last week and The Morning Scramble is asking you to exercise your right to vote once again…on a Tuesday. But this time will be fun, we promise! Vote for your favorite names for Marion Snow Plows at kzia.com.

The magic of the holiday season is alive and well at the Paramount Theatre with Orchestra Iowa. They have a number of great festive programing for the whole family to enjoy. Maestro Tim Hankewich stops by The Morning Scramble with a full run-down of everything coming up in December.

Moms and Dads, get ready to chime in on this week’s Momtroversy that is ripping a family apart! Mom and Dad bought their oldest a car, then bought a car for their twins to share. The twins say, “No fair! We are two separate people. We should each get a car.” What should this family do?

How To Woo A Turkey..

How To Woo A Turkey..

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! 

No one is ready for the word “snow” yet, but the Marion Streets Department is already hard at work getting their plows ready for another winter season. The Morning Scramble has to get back to work naming the 8 plows in their fleet.

Z102.9 Marching Band: The Californians

Z102.9 Marching Band: The Californians

The Hawkeyes have to make the trip to California. It’s going to be a FRIDAY night game. The Hawks are on the road and will have to make a time zone adjustment. That’s tough! Luckly, the Z102.9 Marching Band has the perfect halftime performance to get us all in a California state of mind.
Our Hawkeye insider, Todd Brommelkamp from 1600ESPN, will take us inside the game as the Hawks take on U.C.L.A in the Rose Bowl for a night game!

Would You Risk Check In Chicken?

Would You Risk Check In Chicken?

Manners are so important! But when you mix technology and manners, it can get a little confusing. Which brings The Morning Scramble to a very interesting case for ‘Jury in a Hurry’ this week. Is a text message reaction an acceptable way to say “thank you?” Yes or no?

The Morning Scramble continues celebrating NoBenBer!

Eat, Drink, Get Plowed…

Eat, Drink, Get Plowed…

No one is ready for the word “snow” yet, but the Marion Department is already hard at work getting their plows ready for another winter season. The Morning Scramble wants to recognize these unsung heroes! They’ll get to work naming the plows.

Clare and Eric can be a little competitive. They’re constantly scouring the web to find the most bizarre headlines to share with you, but Producer Ben can only choose one to claim victory in a “Headline Battle.”

A Couple of Brats RAWDOGGING It!

A Couple of Brats RAWDOGGING It!

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!
Clare has the latest pop culture updates in Z’s Sleaze!