James Patrick

Hi. I’m JP. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been rockin’ and rollin’ the radio waves in the Cedar Valley for over 20 years. The top thing that I’ve noticed about growing older is that everything starts reminding you of something. Both good and bad, but there's always a link to that memory --- and nothing does it more than music. When I’m not preoccupied with consuming delicious IPAs, you’ll find me either, 1.) Taking a nap, or 2.) Rockin’ KCRR from 3-7 every weekday. During the 5 PM hour, I’ll give you a daily dose of stupid with “What the Florida?” Crank it up!

The World’s Largest Slip ‘N Slide
I vividly remember unraveling a yellow Slip 'N Slide when I was a kid, hosing it down with freezing cold water, and counting my steps back to what seemed like a good mile to hopefully build up enough speed to cover the length of the slide. But...
Woman Drives Over Target Ball (PHOTOS)
A woman in North Carolina drove over one of those big red balls in the parking lot of a Target on Monday.
Officials said that as she was backing out her Nissan Altima, she hit the gas and ended up backing over the red ball and became stuck on top of it – perfectly wedged between the front and r…
Over 30 Tornado Warnings Issued in Iowa on Wednesday (VIDEOS)
Over 30 Tornado Warnings were issued between 3:55 PM – 10:34 PM on July 14 by the National Weather Service with at least 12 confirmed Tornadoes just by the NWS office in Des Moines. (The NWS in Des Moines oversees 51 counties in Iowa, including Black Hawk, Bremer, and Fayette)
Utah was the only other…
Airheads Released a Chicken Sandwich With A Bun Made Of Candy
On Tuesday, July 6 --- National Fried Chicken Day --- Airheads announced the arrival of the “Candy Chicken Sandy,” which features fried chicken, coleslaw, spicy mayo, pickles all sandwiched between a bun made entirely out of Airheads Xtremes.
Accordi...
Jeep Gets Hit By Multiple Lightning Strikes (VIDEO)
Dashcam video caught the exact moment a Jeep Grand Cherokee was struck by lightning multiple times while driving down a highway in Kansas.
In the 13-second video, the vehicle appears to be hit by one bolt of lightning then three or four more times in quick succession, frying the SUV's electrical…
The Definition of ‘Swamp Ass’
It’s that time of the year again. It always seems to creep up on us and then out of nowhere--- BAM! You have a terrible case of SWAMP ASS.
But what exactly is SWAMP ASS?
Dictionary.com actually has an entry for the term, stating:
Swamp ass involves a sweaty wetness in the butt crac…
Prehistoric Insects Have Begun Showing up in Iowa
For those of us living near bodies of water, the warmer weather means it’s time for the annual swarm of Mayflies. They begin hatching in May and continue to do so throughout spring and summer. I saw my first one of the season on Friday morning in Waterloo, two blocks away f…
Man Catches Rare Albino Catfish in Missouri River (PHOTO)
Kevin Markway recently caught and released an albino blue catfish on the Missouri River.
Like other albino wildlife, albino blue catfish are rare and most don’t survive because they are more noticeable to predators when they are young, according to the Missouri Department of Conservat…
Geomagnetic Storm Headed Towards Earth
On May 22nd, millions of tons of gas erupted sending solar flares hurtling into space, unlike anything we've seen in years. According to NOAA models, this energy will hit Earth's magnetic field during the late hours of Tuesday, May 25th, potentially igniting moderate ge…

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