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Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

1/21/2026

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The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, featuring bands like Cave Band, Acoustic Groove, and The South Prairie Band.
The Floras will be honored in the Border Band Category, while Ray’s Midbell Music is recognized in the Music Store Category.
Individual inductees include Ryan Sather and Dan Cassady.
Carlos Capdivila and Bob Pace will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards, and Walter Chancellor Jr. and Clarence “Pops” Kenner will receive the Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular is set for Labor Day Weekend.

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The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, featuring bands like Cave Band, Acoustic Groove, and The South Prairie Band.
The Floras will be honored in the Border Band Category, while Ray’s Midbell Music is recognized in the Music Store Category.
Individual inductees include Ryan Sather and Dan Cassady.
Carlos Capdivila and Bob Pace will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards, and Walter Chancellor Jr. and Clarence “Pops” Kenner will receive the Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular is set for Labor Day Weekend.