KALA Podcasts

KALA This Week: March 30, 2026

On this edition of KALA This Week, how one neighborhood is looking to attract more students to its local businesses. And gas prices are making some students think twice about Easter break travel. Plus, traffic along Gaines Street raises safety concerns for students. And in sports, results from SAU Dance and Cheer’s trip to nationals. […]

KALA This Week: March 9, 2026

On this edition of KALA This Week, program cuts at the University of Iowa are raising concerns from faculty here at St. Ambrose. And in sports, we hear reaction to the university’s jump to the Heart of America Conference and what it means for SAU athletics moving forward.

KALA This Week: March 2, 2026

On this episode of “KALA This Week,” new data from the Storm Prediction Center suggests Tornado Alley is shifting, putting the Quad Cities area directly in the crosshairs. We speak with a meteorologist about what this means for our community and how you can stay prepared. Plus, SAU’s chapter of Global Brigades are gearing up […]

KALA This Week: February 16, 2026

Catch up on the latest headlines from St. Ambrose University with KALA This Week!

What’s the Buzz?: Uncovering a Cold Case with Lindsay Schaefer

SAU Weekly's Grant Ward sits down with SAU English Instructor Lindsay Schaefer to discuss how her student's podcast brought new interest to a 45-year old Davenport cold case.

Summer Eats: Eddy’s Snack Bar

On this edition of “Summer Eats,” AJ and Michael Tappa welcome KALA’s David Baker to review Eddy’s Snack Bar, 1132 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Midweek Musings: It’s Time to Talk About Time – Revisited

In the final episode of Midweek Musings, Evie revisits the very first episode “It’s Time To Talk About Time.”

Midweek Musings: The Effects of a Musical Childhood

Much research has been done to prove that growing up playing an instrument or singing can lead to benefits throughout your entire life. As someone who can attest to this fact first hand, Evie outlines the many ways in which a musical childhood still impacts her life.

Midweek Musings: Cause of Death… Diet Coke?

On this episode of Midweek Musings, find out once and for all what’s truly worse for you: Diet Coke, with its sugar alternatives, or regular Coke, packed with grams and grams of sugar.