Bring Progressive Radio to Eastern Iowa!

By Sam Garchik

This came to me from the Johnson County Dem list-serv.  It's something that could be very important for the future of Eastern Iowa Progressives.  In the interests of fairness, I worked for a year at KXIC, but that I don't know Mr. Laton.

As the election draws closer, the need for a progressive voice in eastern <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Iowa becomes more and more stark. As we try to elect Dave Loebsack in the second district and one of the fine candidates in the first district, we need to have a voice that will remind voters what progressives stand for.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />

We are working to try to convince Clear Channel that that voice in eastern Iowa should be KXIC in Iowa City. This station covers most of the second district and some of the first. We need to keep pressure on Clear Channel so they know we are serious. We are asking that John Laton, general manager for Clear Channel in eastern Iowa be the contact for your emails and phone calls.

Please mention two specific key points: 1) Eastern Iowa is predominantly a progressive area, yet there is no outlet for the progressive viewpoint. This is a great business opportunity. Iowa City is center of the progressive movement in Iowa. 2) You look forward to rewarding advertisers on progressive radio with my business.

Thank you for your help. This project will have lasting rewards for our party in Eastern Iowa.

Contact: johnlaton@clearchannel.com or mail him at: John Laton, c/o WMT Radio, 600 Old Marion Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402. Phone 319-395-0530

Online petition: http://new.petitiononline.com/icradio/petition.html