KDTH - Radio Dubuque
A Long Tradition

If you lived in Dubuque and the tri-state area anytime since 1941, AM 1370 KDTH has been an integral part of your life. Personalities like Bob Gribben, Gordon Kilgore, Red McAlleece and Betty Thomas were members of the greater Dubuque family. KDTH was always the primary source of radio news, sports and weather information and a vital and active leader in community activities. That tradition continues today under the new ownership of Radio Dubuque, a company formed in June of 2000 when long-time local broadcaster Paul Hemmer partnered with Don Rabbitt and Tom Parsley to purchase KDTH from Woodward Communications, owners of the Telegraph-Herald.

Tom Parsley, a veteran Iowa/Minnesota broadcaster is General Manager of the group which now includes KDTH, KAT-FM, KGRR and the new WVRE-FM. He says. "The Radio Dubuque stations primary goal is to be excellent local broadcasters and active citizens of the greater tri-state community."

The station slogan "Voice of the Tri-States" surely applies to Dubuque native Michael Kaye who has been morning host on KDTH from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. for almost two decades. Michael began with KDTH in 1979 in an entry level position. His early career led him to Clinton and Ames, then back to Dubuque where he spent a few years with WDBQ and KLYV. In 1988 Mike rejoined the KDTH staff and soon moved into the Early Morning Show where he's been ever since. In 1998 Mike was promoted to Program Director a job which includes scheduling and supervising virtually everything you hear on AM 1370 KDTH. If you listen, you know that he's an avid fan of both the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He loves to golf, boat and lounge around his friends swimming pool on hot summer days.

Rob Kundert has been a tri-state news voice for almost 20 years. Besides supervising the News Dept. he delivers the morning and midday newscasts on KDTH, attends all important newsworthy meetings and remains in regular contact with all the tri-state newsmakers Rob is also a talented actor who has been seen on stage in many local productions.

Tim Lary, KDTH Sports Director, joined the staff in 2002 after a number of years at KOEL in Oelwein. He's twice been awarded "The Best Play by Play" award from Associated Press. In case you didn't notice from listening - Tim's a Viking fan.

Farm Director Stephanie Schroeder is a southwest Wisconsin native who received her training in ag broadcasting at UW-Platteville. When not reporting markets and keeping listeners up to date on Ag trends, she and husband Travis keep busy caring for their 1 year old son, Trent.

Bob Welch, host of "The Good Neighbor Show," came to Dubuque from Missouri via Corpus Christi, TX in 1982. In addition to "on air" work, Bob sold radio advertising for more than 16 years. He's also a professional musician who loves to sing and play his guitar as the "Robert A" part of the popular duo "Robert A & Helen."

Afternoon news man Ed Anderson spent many years in the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids radio markets before joining the Radio Dubuque team last year. He's also an accomplished play by play announcer, stand up comedian and musician.

Tom (Mack) McDonough, returned to the Dubuque airwaves last year after an absence of more than a decade. Tom was a familiar voice on both KDTH and WDBQ in the 1970's and early 80's. A career switch to banking, marketing and now operation of a armored car company interrupted his love of radio. He still finds time to spend a few hours with KDTH listeners each evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. as well as weekend deejay and news shifts.

Another veteran broadcaster, Pat Fleming, is host of "Voices of the Tri-States" each Monday through Friday afternoon at 12:40. "Patient Pat" moderates the "rants" and "raves" of callers on this popular noontime discussion program.

On Sunday, Bill Zwack, another Dubuque native, shares his love of "old time radio" with thousands of faithful listeners since the early 1970's.

The broadcast "old-timer" of the KDTH staff is Paul Hemmer, host of "Nice & Easy" each Monday through Saturday night from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Paul began his career at WDBQ in 1960 and remained there until 1994 when he built KGRR which he operated with his son Steve and wife Jan until merging his company into Radio Dubuque in 2000. Paul has been active as a musician/composer and arranger in the tri-state area for over 40 years. He's written four musical comedies, operated the jazz club "Duke's Place," lead his own 10 piece big band for 35 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Dubuque Symphony & The Rotary Club. For those who wonder why he'd stay up so late after all these years in radio, Paul's night time show is pre-recorded so he can be "up and at 'em" for his live morning show on sister station KGRR.

KDTH listeners also hear the familiar "Voice of The Hawkeyes," Gary Dolphin. Gary spent a number of years as an announcer on KDTH before his years on TV and his career in banking.

The KDTH team is experienced, dedicated, talented and as diverse as the large audience they serve in the tri-state area.

Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
A Hillcrest Campaign for Children and Families

Hillcrest Family Services, the human services agency headquartered in Dubuque, is in the midst of a $1.8 million capital and endowment fund raising campaign in the community. It is the largest fund raising campaign in the 107 year old history of the agency. To date, $1,363,187 has been secured in gifts and pledges toward the goal.

The campaign has four objectives:

• Expand the Hillcrest school and improve residential treatment homes for children;
• Expand the Hillcrest Campus so that new programs can be added to treat families, helping them establish healthy relationships and financial stability;
• Provide a critically needed computer software system that will enable the agency to analyze its treatment models and improve the care provided to clients;
• Secure the future of the agency by growing the endowment.

Program expansion includes the acquisition and renovation of a facility (located adjacent to Hillcrest's main campus) to house a new program for homeless families in Dubuque. This program will be the only one of its kind in this part of Iowa providing such services to families with male children over 12 or fathers. In addition, the Baby Fold building, constructed in 1954, will be renovated to provide additional counseling, therapy and meeting rooms; new classrooms will be added to the lower level of the building.

Kitchen and dining facilities, originally built to serve 16 people will be renovated and updated to provide more adequately for the 125 children who are now served there daily. Other changes planned include improved access to the Hillcrest main campus, and updating of equipment used to transport children living at Hillcrest or who receive services there while living at home.

Hillcrest Family Services, founded in 1896 by Dr. Nancy M. Hill, Dubuque's first female physician, serves more than 12,000 clients each year. A mission of the United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church (USA), the agency offers more than 20 different programs for troubled adolescents, women and families, and adults with serious mental illness.

Individuals or organizations wishing to contribute to this campaign can contact Gary Gansemer, Executive Director, at 583-7357, toll free at 877-437-6333, or by e-mail at ggansemer@hillcrest-fs.org. Further information about the agency can be found at their web site, www.hillcrest-fs.org.

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