Siouxland Magazine - Volume 3 Issue 6 - version 2

Siouxland Magazine | Converse / 20
The Past and Progress
By, Tony Michaels
It really pays to listen to my lovely wife.
For the last few years, she has insisted I watch Yellowstone
on Paramount TV. She convincingly said you work in
country radio, and Kevin Costner is in most of your
favorite movies of all time, so let’s watch together. As
always, she was right on the money! It has become my
second favorite new show behind only,“Ted Lasso”. Not
to spoil anything for ya, but one of the conflicts on the
show is revering the past yet also how progress affects
traditional businesses like ranching.
I love the theme of this issue because it highlights
businesses that have a rich history but have at the same
time evolved with their industry. When you mention
“Siouxland”, you can’t help but think of those corporate
names that help define the area. For me, Palmer Candy,
Jolly Time Popcorn, and Sneaky’s Chicken hit home
because…. Well, I love to eat. I’m all for commerce when
it comes to satisfying my hunger. Civic pride one pound
at a time!
The real story behind businesses with a century of
service to the area is the dedication they show to the
betterment of this community. I was delighted to see the
warm-hearted folks of Kalin’s making that big $100,000
donation to the United Way. There are so many generous
efforts just like that, which made the tri-state area a better
place to live and grow.
In my industry, a lot of people ask me about the future
of radio stations. It would be silly to say a radio station
today operates the same way as one did in 1980. It’s a
different time. We have evolved and try our very best
to make sure the frequencies you dial in and the radio
stations apps you consume are representing your life,
your concerns, and you!
I keep thinking about the news-talk station KSCJ.
Forever just an AM station, now streaming online at kscj.
com and can be heard in the city metro area at 94.9 FM.
Launched April 4, 1927, it’s not quite in the century club
yet. When there’s a big story in town, you can call up
and continue the conversation during the early morning
show with Justin Barker and Jeff Heyer starting at 5:30
a.m. Have something bothering you about something
local? “Open Line host,” Charlie Stone will field your call
and give you a radio platform. Mark Hahn hosts a daily
Drive Time Live show from 5-6 p.m., and there’s nothing
like hearing a Sioux City X’s ballgame on the radio with
play-by-play broadcaster Connor Ryan.
Although the way you listen may have changed since
1927, I bet the topics that really stir up emotions remain
the same…how do we make this area the very best place
possible?
KSCJ transmitter.
That’s the same mission so many businesses with long
histories in Siouxland have in common.
Next time you drive by the KSCJ transmitter on Highway
75, just know that’s where history and progress meet.
Jon Dutton will tell you that’s a fight worth fighting!
Tony “Michaels” Michalski is a morning show
host on KSUX 105.7 and author.
Photos Contributed by Tony Michaels.
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