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Dina Michaels

Dina Michaels

Photo: 103.7 WDBR


How it all started (radio)

1998 in Columbia Mo after graduating from Mizzou. My first gig was as a night time request and dedication dj.

How it’s going

Great! I love thinking about all the fun things I’ve gotten to do in this business over the years and I’ve been a part of the Dave & Dina show since 2002 (20 years!).

My favorite local hobby

Thrifting and antiquing!

My favorite local event

Old Capitol Farmer’s Markets

My family My husband and two boys live in Springfield with our adorable rescue mutt Roxy

Where I came from

I grew up in St.Louis and lived in Columbia Mo and Rockford Il before moving to Springfield

My hidden talent or claim to fame

I can juggle. Not with fire yet…I’m working on it.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters

The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.

4 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks Thursday, August 6, at the Illinois State Fair Press Preview Day.

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

4 days ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National

Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership

Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL.

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.