An animal sanctuary in Goldfield, Iowa that helps so many animals is now the subject of a TV show that will be released soon. Mason, Brooke and Kadence from the K97 Lunch Bunch got a chance to talk with Haley and Tyler from Lazy J's Rescue Ranch about their mission, what they love about what they do and more.

K97 Lunch Bunch Talks with Lazy J's Rescue Ranch About Sanctuary and TV Show

SPORTS TALK WITH JOE TJADEN - 5/18/24

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - THE FORT DODGE LEGENDS OF WRESTLING

This week Joe Tjaden speaks with Randy Ewing

Alpha Media Sports - The Fort Dodge Legends of Wrestling - Randy Ewing

Sports Director Joe Tjaden talks with 1974 State Champion Joe Zuspann.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - THE FORT DODGE LEGENDS OF WRESTLING: JOE ZUSPANN

This week, Joe Tjaden speaks with former State Champion, Tim Ascherl

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - THE FD LEGENDS OF WRESTLING - TIM ASCHERL

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - THE FORT DODGE LEGENDS OF WRESTLING: RANDY CLARK

The Fort Dodge Dodgers football team hosts Dallas-Center-Grimes at 7:00.  Halftime interview with Dodger boys golf coach Nick Vinson.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST: DODGERS FOOTBALL 9-13-24

This week Joe speaks with Neven Mulholland.  Grandson of the first Fort Dodge wrestling coach.

Alpha Media Sports - FD Legends of Wrestling - Ep 19

Sports Director Joe Tjaden sits down with Coach Jeff Hatcher to talk about the passing of Aaron Miller and his legacy with the Dodgers and his lasting legacy in Fort Dodge.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - REMEMBERING AARON MILLER

From this week's SPORTS TALK, Joe Tjaden speaks with Dodgers softball coach, Andi Adams about the life of Aaron Miller.  

Alpha Media Sports - Interview with Andi Adams

The South Central Calhoun girls & boys basketball teams host Manson/Northwest Webster.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - TITANS BB - 2/7/25

This week, Joe Tjaden will review Dodgers boys wrestling & also talk with Dodgers girls wrestling coach Jon Konig.  Basketball will be a topic with Dodgers boys top man Willie Williams, Iowa Central men’s general Ryan Kirsch, & St. Edmond girls coach C.J. Tracy.  Also, Iowa Central baseball top man Eric Stein.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - SPORTS TALK - 2/7/25

The 2025 Downtown Country Jam will be Saturday August 9th with Trace Adkins, the Boys, and Jared Benson! Organizers Jim Reed and Craig Schlienz came to the K97 studio to tell Mason on all about it in this behind the scenes interview!

2025 Downtown Country Jam Announcement

The South Central Calhoun boys basketball team hosts Storm Lake

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - TITANS BB - 2/13/25

The Fort Dodge Dodgers host the Class ‘3-A-4’ Meet 

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - DODGERS WRESTLING - 2/15/25

The South Central Calhoun boys basketball team defends the home court versus Pocahontas Area in a Class ‘2-A Substate 2 District 3’ First Round Game.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - TITANS BB - 2/17/25

The South Central Calhoun girls basketball visits Hinton in a Class ‘2-A’ Region 3 Quarterfinal Game

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - TITANS BB - 2/18/25

Joe Tjaden & Phil Pederson will have your play by play state wrestling coverage 

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - 2025 IHSAA State WRESTLING Day 1  pt 1

The St. Edmond boys basketball squad goes head to head with Mason City Newman Catholic in the Class ‘1-A Substate 2 District 4’ Final.  Gaels wrestling coach Kaden McClintock at halftime.  

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - GAELS BB 2/25/24

The St. Edmond boys basketball squad battles Bishop Garrigan of Algona in the Class ‘1-A Substate 2 Final

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - GAELS BB - 3/1/25

This week, Joe Tjaden will talk wrestling with Iowa Central men’s coach Luke Moffitt.  Basketball will be a topic with Gaels boys coach Adolph Kochendorfer, Dodgers girls general Scott Messerly, and Iowa Central men’s coach Ryan Kirsch.  Also Iowa Central baseball’s Eric Stein (Stine) & Iowa Central softball coach Bo Tjebben.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - SPORTS TALK - 3/8/25

The St. Edmond boys basketball squad faces Woodbine in the Class ‘1-A’ State Tournament Quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - GAELS BB STATE QUARTERFINAL - 3/12/25

The St. Edmond boys basketball squad plays Madrid in the Class ‘1-A’ State Tournament Semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS BROADCAST - GAELS BB - 3/13/25

This week, Joe Tjaden will talk wrestling with Iowa Central men’s coach Luke Moffitt and women’s general Zak Hensley.  Basketball will be a topic with Gaels boys coach Adolph Kochendorfer, Newell/Fonda girls general Dick Jungers, and Iowa Central men’s coach Ryan Kirsch.  Also Iowa Central baseball’s Eric Stein

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - SPORTS TALK - 3/15/25

This week, Joe Tjaden will talk boys basketball with Storm Lake coach Evan Franzmeier.  Track & Field will be a topic with Dodgers boys coach Nik Moser and girls general Todd Constable.  Also, St. Edmond boys top man Donn Larson and girls coach C.J. Tracy.  Joe will also talk with Iowa Central softball coach Bo Tjebben.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - SPORTS TALK - 3/22/25

In the final Sportstalk until Mid-May, Joe Tjaden will talk with the Athletic Directors.  Brandon Ruffridge from Fort Dodge, St. Edmond’s David Flattery, and Kevin Twait from Iowa Central will all talk about the state of their sports programs.  Also, Iowa Central baseball coach Eric Stein.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - SPORTS TALK 3/29/25

Heath Wright of Ricochet K97 Interview

 In the first show of the season, live from Stumpy’s Bar & Grill in Duncombe, Sports Director Joe Tjaden will talk with local and regional race track promoters and race winners.  He will talk about the latest results and give you a preview of the upcoming weekend’s races in Fort Dodge, Webster City, Humboldt, and other sites.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - THE LAST LAP RACE SHOW -  4/21/25

The Fort Dodge Legends of Wrestling returns and Joe Tjaden talks with Koy Davidson. 

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - FORT DODGE LEGENDS OF WRESTLING - KOY DAVIDSON

Sports Director Joe Tjaden will talk with local and regional race track promoters and drivers.  He will talk about the latest results and give you a preview of the upcoming weekend’s races in Fort Dodge, Webster City, Humboldt, and other sites.

ALPHA MEDIA SPORTS - LAST LAP RACE SHOW - 4/28/25

Sports Director Joe Tjaden will talk with local and regional race track promoters and drivers.  He will talk about the latest results and give you a preview of the upcoming weekend’s races in Fort Dodge, Webster City, Humboldt, and other sites.  You can re-listen to past shows at YourFortDodge.com.  Nick Hogan, Jeff Frevert, Todd Staley, Melanie Munson, Jerry Vansickel & the Gilliland boys, Brad, George, & Dave!

Your Fort Dodge

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