Pam Dixon

I am an avid listener of 93.3 KIOA.  I wake up to this station every morning and it's the primary station in my car.  I love the station for lots of reasons - mainly the genre of music that it plays (70s and 80s) and the morning show with Maxwell and Pam.  If you don't listen to them, I would encourage you to do so in about 4-6 months.

Let me explain…

Pam Dixon is one of the funniest, nicest and most genuine radio personalities that we have in the Des Moines area.  I was first introduced to her in 1989 when I was doing my student teaching in Marshalltown and I listened to her on KLYF 100.3 in the mornings on my way to school.  I got really excited when she landed back in town on KIOA a few years back, and have been listening ever since.  She and Maxwell (whom I also love to listen to) have a great rapport with each other and they together have amassed a huge following in Central Iowa and beyond.

Last Friday, Pam announced to her listeners that she has been battling breast cancer for the third time and is taking a hiatus from work to "rest, heal and kick cancer's ass".  She is planning to be back in 4-6 months time.  If you would like to hear it: Pam's Announcement

This morning, I was listening to Maxwell while I was ironing my work clothes.  He played some of the phone calls that came in for Pam on Friday and this morning.  The genuine concern, care and love for Pam from these listeners frankly, was overwhelming to me and I ironed clothes with tears streaming down my face.  And I kept thinking about the positive impact Pam has had on the listeners of Des Moines and surrounding communities and how completely cool that is.  It's not only the phone calls - if you look at KIOA's Facebook page and KIOA's home page, there are hundreds of comments and well wishes for Pam.  We only wish to make her days as bright and cheerful as she has for us over the last few years.

Pam, I dedicate today's blog to you and your positivity for your listeners in Central Iowa.  You make our days a bit better and brighter because of your attitude on life.  Praying for you.

Today I wish you a positive attitude in the face of adversity.