From the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Facebook Page:

The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association announces 2025 Iowa Rock Hall of Fame Inductees and Award Winners

(Arnolds Park, IA) - The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This year marks the 28th year of the legacy of honoring achievements since the founding of the association. Inductees and award winners come from the following five regions in Iowa: Northwest Region, Northeast Region, Southwest Region, Southeast Region and the Central Region.

Ralph Kluseman, President of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Association stated: “The Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Celebration for this outstanding class of inductees and award winners will be held on Labor Day weekend, August 29-31. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments that have made such an impact on all our lives.”

The celebration kicks off with an Okoboji Rocks Concert on Friday evening, August 29, featuring a concert by American blues rock band and 2025 Hall of Fame border band inductee, Indigenous. The opening act will be D.A.D., a Hip-hop duo and 2025 Spirit Award Winner who offer a unique and entertaining spin on their genre. The Opening Ceremony is on Saturday morning and the Inductee Meet & Greet will all be on Saturday evening, August 30. Also, on Saturday afternoon, there will be the finals of the statewide Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. This contest is for the youth of Iowa ages 21 and younger to compete in a live performance environment. The winners will open the Hall of Fame Induction Concert on Sunday evening in the Roof Garden Ballroom. The weekend culminates with the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Induction Ceremony and Concert and autograph party on Sunday, August 31.

2025 Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees:
Band Category: Galaxy, WitcHazel, Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls, Kory & the Fireflys, Sons of Gladys Kravitz, The Chevrons, Homegrown Band and Mirage
Border Band Category: Skuddur, Indigenous
Venue Category: The Depot in Shenandoah, Ia., Ollinger Ballroom in Pocahontas, Ia.
Individual Category: Gary Lambert, Tory Stoffregen, Kenny Kugel (deceased), Mark Doyle, Dick Howard,
Scott Moore, Stacy Peterson, Chad Elliott, Tim Miller and Larry Hrubes
Promoter Category: Jimmy Thomas
DJ Category: Harry O’Neil
Radio Station Category: KGLI KG95 in Sioux City, Iowa
Support Person Category: John O’Connell (deceased), Mark Lage, Bill Julius
Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award: Luann Reid Lyell
Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award: Jamie Poulsen
2025 Special Achievement Awards:
Spirit Award: Casey Freemyer,
Ric Jensen,
D.A.D. (Hip-hop duo featuring Jason Reinert and Mark Koenig, with DJ Brandon Stowe)
John Senn Legacy Award: Barb Lancaster

About:
​The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms, promoters, inventors and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa. Since incorporation in 1997, more than 550 entities and over 2,000 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum of 25 years of experience in the music industry.

The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association welcomes nominations through the website: www.iowarocknroll.com/nominate. Nominations that have been brought forward on or before September 15, 2025, will be considered for the Induction Class of 2026.

Details on the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular Weekend schedule and ticket information will be forthcoming at www.iowarocknroll.com and on the social media website: Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association.

The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association exists to preserve the legacy of rock and roll music in Iowa by honoring achievements, educating youth, and inspiring artists. Established in 1997, as a 501(c)(3) non- profit statewide organization.

Link to announcement HERE.

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