What’s Happening

The stage is set for SEMO ESPN’s 2022 Heartland Idol competition, presented by Ritter Communications! Thanks to everyone who auditioned and congratulations to those who moved on to the preliminary rounds! You’re among those with a chance to perform on the grandstand stage at the SEMO District Fair and win $1,000!

There are three preliminary rounds, with the first coming up August 4, 7pm, at the Pulaski County Fair. Here is the list of those who will perform that night:

• Cedrica Rodgers
• Joe Wilcox
• Whitley Staffen
• Alice Helle
• Paul Glass
• Terra Chantle
• Jon Medlin
• Marandia Rhodes
• Avagail Nations
• Dale Schultz

Remember – there will be TWO judges’ picks and ONE audience favorite for a total of three people that will move on to perform on the grandstand at the SEMO District Fair, so don’t forget to bring your cheering section!

Join SEMO ESPN as we continue the quest to name your 2022 Heartland Idol, presented by Ritter Communications with the Pulaski County Fair, Benton Neighbor Days, the SEMO District Fair and Randy Palen Karaoke!

The remaining preliminary rounds and contestants:

Benton Neighbor Days – Sept 3 (7p)

• Jacob Thompson
• Miranda Schlosser
• Michael Askue
• Cashae Schearf
• Iliana Zuniga
• Sarah Miller
• Taylor Brotherton
• Crystal Travelstead
• Hannah Allen
• Claire Bonner

SEMO Fair Activities Tent – Sept 10 (7p)

• Ethan Huber
• Hailey Ahlvin
• Rosaline Bailey
• Kaci Schearf
• Robbie Poley
• James Hornbuckle
• Chelsea Bannister
• Jessica Ramsey
• Tyana Amstrong
• April Creech

Congrats and good luck!

Be sure to join us for the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks Radio Coaches Show at Wings, Etc every Monday starting on August 29th!

Listen live at semoespn.com, watch the live stream via YouTube, tune in on your radio via 93.5 FM or 1220 AM, or watch the show live in person at Wings, etc. every Monday at noon.

We alternate the broadcast between Cape, Jackson and Dexter locations at Wings, Etc. Full Coaches Show schedule below.

Fall Broadcast Schedule

August 29th – Cape

September 5th – Cape
September 12th – Jackson
September 19th – Dexter
September 26th – Cape

October 3rd – Jackson
October 10th – Cape
October 17th – Cape
October 24th – Jackson
October 31st – Cape

November 7th – Cape
November 14th – Jackson
November 21st – Cape
November 28th – Cape

December 5th – Jackson
December 12th – Cape
December 19th – Cape

Join SEMO ESPN at the SEMO District Fair this September!

The 2022 Fair theme of “No Time like Fair Time” marks the end of the Summer Season with back to school, harvesting of crops, and for sure the return of the 2022 Southeast Missouri District Fair scheduled Sept 10 to 17 at the “Fairgrounds “in Cape Girardeau.

Grandstand entertainment again features national acts including contemporary Christian artist “Cain” Sept 13, “The Steel Woods” and “Casey Donahew” Sept 14, and “Blues Traveler” Sept 15. Regional favorite River Radio’s HEARTLAND IDOL Sept 12 will complete main stage activities.

New for 2022 will feature two nights of Demo Derby by Thunder Valley with opening Saturday night and again for the final night of September 17. Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Western Series will bring the big smoke on Friday September 16. Another first for the Fair.

Mouser Steel Supply Barrel Racing Extravaganza on Sunday Sept 11.

MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS again will provide both the latest in extreme carnival rides as well as everyone’s favorites such as the Ferris Wheel and Carousel.

Special promotions continue this year with the very successful “TWO FOR TUESDAY” (Sept. 13) and “THRIFTY THURSDAY” (Sept.15) promotions featuring discounts on entry gate, carnival rides, and fair foods.

The annual fair parade will be Saturday Sept.10 beginning at 9:30 am at Capaha Park. Pre-registration is open for parade entries. For additional information contact the Fair office at:
info@semofair.com, 573-334-9250 or 573-270-0898.

Tickets for all grandstand events will go on-sale July 21st at 9a. You can pick up those tickets and explore more about the SEMO District Fair at semofair.com.

Join us each Saturday as we welcome Golf with Jay Delsing to the SEMO ESPN network! JAY DELSING is a two-time All American and PGA Tour veteran, having played in nearly 700 PGA Tour events. He knows the game of golf inside and out! JAY is a seasoned broadcaster on Fox Sports’ US Open TV broadcasts, PGA Tour Live and ESPN. The show features celebrity golfers, such as Bob Costas, Jim Nantz, Wayne Gretzky, Vince Gill and many more. Golf with Jay Delsing will air Saturday mornings from 8a – 9a on SEMO ESPN!

SEMO ESPN is proud to be your home of Notre Dame Bulldogs Basketball! Join Rusty Hendricks for every free throw, block and 3 point shot live on SEMO ESPN 1220 AM and 93-5 FM, the SEMO ESPN APP and the SEMO ESPN Live Stream.

Full broadcast schedule here. *In the event that SEMO Women’s Basketball has a game at the same time, Notre Dame Bulldogs Basketball will move to 960 KZIM.