Industry News

Sioux City Talk Host Charlie Stone Dies at 76

Longtime KSCJ, Sioux City talk host Charlie Stone died recently imgat 76 after a battle with cancer. Stone hosted the station’s “Open Line” show from 8:00 am to 11:00 am daily. KSCJ program director Justin Barker tells KTIV-TV, “Charlie was always a consummate professional and did everything to the best of his ability, lit up every room and had great charisma and great talent to be able to talk to anybody, to be able to welcome anybody.” See the KTIV-TV story here.

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iHM Promotes Gerrard to Area President for Nebraska-Iowa

iHeartMedia names Rhonda Gerrard area president for the Nebraska-Iowa Area putting her in charge ofim radio stations in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City. Division president Shosh Abromovich says, “I am thrilled to announce Rhonda as our new area president. Her insightful knowledge of the industry, combined with her sharp skillsets, will undoubtedly drive our team’s growth and development throughout the Nebraska-Iowa Area and throughout iHeartMedia. Her fresh perspective and unwavering dedication to excellence will make her an invaluable asset to our community, our partners, and our listeners.”