Today on the Catholic Morning Show
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Mark Amadeo has been calling football games for Dowling Catholic High School football for 4+ decades, and he stops by the studio to preview the new season, give us behind the scenes stories from the press box, and more!
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Ellen Miller and Mary Jo Harty stop by to tell us all about the upcoming Benefit Concert for Mary's Meals.
Heartland for Kids presents a benefit concert for Mary’s Meals on Thursday, August 28th from 6PM – 9PM at Jasper Winery!
Enjoy a fun evening with Nashville musicians Phoenix Mendoza, Josh Leo, and Kitty Steadman, lead singer of Drop Dead Dangerous. The event will be MCed by Des Moines native and comedian Willie Farrell.
This benefit is raising money for Mary’s Meals. Any monetary donation will help the world’s most vulnerable children receive an education and provide them with enough to eat. Bring a friend, have fun and make a difference!
Free will donation for burgers, chicken, meatballs, chips, desserts, drinks. Wine and beer will be available to purchase.
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating and get ready to jam!
August 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50321,
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