KZIA (Z102.9)/Cedar Rapids, IA Vet Ric Swann Passes At 62

Ric Swann

RIC SWANN, former morning show host and Music Director at KZIA, INC. Top 40 KZIA (Z102.9), CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 62. RIC worked as a PD, MD and on-air host in the market since 1988 and as part of the popular morning show “SCHULTE & SWANN.”  

RIC was with Z102.9 from its first day on the air back in 1998, but also worked on 102.9FM in the '90s on both Q103/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, and MAX 102.9/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. 

VP Programming/OM CHRIS JACKSON wrote on FACEBOOK, "RIC was loved for his kind heart, beautiful voice and his outstanding sense of humor. He made us laugh on a daily basis! But RIC was more than just a radio DJ. He served as a PD and MD on many radio stations and was also a major part in launching our sister station Adult Oldies SMART-FM back in 2017. Many also remember him for his time in theater and also every CHRISTMAS when he would dress up as SANTA (or "SWANNY CLAUSE" as we'd call him) and visit children all over the corridor."

He had no immediate survivors as family.

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