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iHeartMedia Cuts Des Moines On-Air Staff, Leaves One Sports Show

6/26/2026

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iHeartMedia cut on-air staff at three Des Moines stations this week, laying off local talent.
Program director Sean Roberts (Dixon) and his co-host and producer were removed from the afternoon show.
Bo and Kaden is now the only local sports-talk show, while national programs reduce sports coverage to ten percent.
Fans say the cuts feel permanent, recalling a similar layoff six years ago that sparked outrage and led to rehiring.

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iHeartMedia cut on-air staff at three Des Moines stations this week, laying off local talent.
Program director Sean Roberts (Dixon) and his co-host and producer were removed from the afternoon show.
Bo and Kaden is now the only local sports-talk show, while national programs reduce sports coverage to ten percent.
Fans say the cuts feel permanent, recalling a similar layoff six years ago that sparked outrage and led to rehiring.