Tom Drake has been working in radio since 2010 in the Dubuque Market where he's been keeping people company in the afternoons and taking care of local audio production. He graduated from Wartburg College where he played Soccer and was active in music. In fact, he spent the early part of his 20’s as lead singer of the rock band Beyond The Silence; opening up for touring bands like Caroline's Spine, Royal Bliss, Saving Abel, Bobaflex, Smile Empty Soul, My Darkest Days, Sevendust, Buckcherry, Live, and many others. Tom stays active in the community by coaching youth soccer, and actively hikes with his family. He is an avid soccer fan supporting Manchester United, but also follows the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox.
Tom Drake
Iowa is Known for Its Quirky Fair Events – Here Are My 5 Favorites
Iowa fairs are truly celebrations that showcase our rich agricultural heritage, community spirit, and some of the "hillbilliest" events known to man (yes, I made up a word).
Iowa Snow Drift Busting and the Dreaded ‘S’ Belt
The thrill and peril of busting snow drifts, highlighting the danger to vehicles' serpentine belts and the potential consequences in frigid conditions.
Juvenile Charged with Arson in Peosta Dollar General Fire
Juvenile Charged with Arson in Peosta, Iowa Dollar General Fire
Expiration Of Wisconsin Road Test Waiver Program Sparks Debate On Teen Driver Licensing
Wisconsin ends pandemic-era waiver for teen drivers' road tests. 85% used the waiver; now traditional road tests are reinstated.
Iowa Brewing Co. Exploring Cannabis-Infused Brews
Iowa's 7 Hills Brewing innovates within cannabis laws, crafting THC-infused 'mocktails' and exploring cannabis brewing, navigating legal complexities.
Iowa’s Current Drought is the Longest Since the 1950’s
Iowa faces its longest drought since the 1950s, worsening in a record 188 weeks, raising concerns for water scarcity and agriculture.
AAA Combats Holiday Drunk Driving in Iowa and Wisconsin with ‘Tow to Go’
AAA Combats Drunk Driving in Iowa and Wisconsin with 'Tow to Go.'
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Crack Down On Drunk Driving for Holidays
Midwest law enforcement intensifies 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign, emphasizing the dangers, statistics, and prevention measures against impaired driving.
Iowan’s Waste 14 Hours Each Year Looking for Lost Items: Illinois and Wisconsin Search Even Longer
Iowa residents, on average, lose 58 items monthly but spend only 14 hours yearly searching, showcasing efficient forgetfulness compared to national averages.
Biologists Working to Stop the Catastrophic Spread of a Rare Strain of Rabies to Iowa & the Midwest
This discovery has triggered a rapid emergency response, with wildlife biologists converging on the Midwest from as far as Vermont and New Hampshire.