Chris Farber started in radio during the fall of 1995. After attending some college at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and NICC in Peosta, Chris settled in as the program director of Y105. There he spent 26 years, starting on overnights, before moving to nights, and later the afternoon drive. Eventually he took over the Y105 morning show where is spent 20 years "waking up" the tristates. He recently switched things up and is now the host of the "Saturday Night Mix-Tape" on Q107.5! Chris is married to his beautiful wife Lisa and they have a wonderful son named Jacob. In his spare time Chris likes watching Cubs baseball, seeing movies and fundraising for various charitable organizations, including the Children's Miracle Network. Chris loves meeting his listeners and hearing their comments, so feel free to contact him at any time at chris.farber@townsquaremedia.com
Chris Farber
The Kitchen Equivalent Of Leaving The Toilet Seat Up
I think I'm slowly turning into my father.
How Did Allison-Henderson Park In Dubuque Get Its Name?
Allison-Henderson Park is a nice hilly spot in Dubuque that you may have gone by a time or two. Maybe you stop by to play on the swings or use the hockey rink... but where did it get its name?
A Radio Guy Left Speechless: The Hawkeyes Beat Penn State!
How lucky was I to have two tickets to the Iowa/Penn State game land in my lap last Thursday? Pretty lucky I guess.
Prepping For Leaf Disposal In Dubuque
In the next few weeks, we'll be inside that 10-day window when the fall leaves look fantastic. Shortly after, they turn into that seasonal chore that most of us dread. So what do you do with all those leaves?
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Amazon Alexa This Weekend
I'm guessing some people use their Amazon Alexa devices more than others. Most of us are probably familiar with the basics, like "what's the weather" or "tell me a joke," but here are a few of my other favs you can try that you might not be familiar with.
The Final Sign Summer Is Officially Over In Dubuque
The pools close, school starts, and the leaves start to change... but the official sign that summer is done and fall has come is finally here.
Bell Tower Theater Premieres “Nobody’s Perfect” This Week
If you're looking for a reason to get out of the house this weekend, Bell Tower Theater is premiering their new show, "Nobody's Perfect," on Friday night (10/8).
Dubuque’s Kennedy Mall Breathes New Life With 6 New Stores
Last weekend I stopped through Kennedy Mall with my son to take part in their 50th-anniversary celebration. Music was pumping, people were enjoying snacks and other freebies. Everyone was smiling!
Wisconsin’s Southwest Tech In Fennimore To Host An Open House
Maybe there's a high school senior in your home, or maybe you've been thinking about continuing your education or making a career change. Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin is hosting an in-person open house event next Wednesday, October 13th.
A Special Anniversary For The Dubuque Senior High School Rams
I spoke to a gentleman yesterday named Doug Woolf, who gave me a buzz to alert me of a special anniversary that's being celebrated this year during the Senior High School Homecoming festivities. It's been 50 years since the Rams won the football championship!