The new issue of the Polka Times newspaper is now in the making. If you are a subscriber to this colorful, informative newspaper, you should find it in your mailbox some time after November 10.

Some headlines from the October 2011 issue of the Polka Times:

• Three new members added to the Iowa Polka Music Hall of Fame
• Tony Petkovsek marks 50 years on the air
• Joey Miskulin joined by Cleveland area musicians at Lakeside
• An interview with RFD TV’s Mollie Busta
• Polish Center of Discovery and Learning to honor Jimmy Sturr
• Ron Pivovar’s ongoing series of the Top 10 Recordings
• John Stanky has been performing for 65 years
• Photo gallery from Slovenefest XXX
• Carl Rohwetter, publisher of the former Polka News, passes
• Polish polka music is stronger than ever
• Celebrating Jimmy K’s 40 years in polka
• Rock and polka cruise with Jimmy Sturr and Bobby Rydell
• IPA honors Gora, Jasiewicz, Krizancic and Peachey
• Fred Ziwich releases new CD
• Full Circle announces “Polka Cruise with the Stars”
• Polka Connection by Carl Simchena
• “Reflections” by Kathrine Seufert
• And articles by our regular columnists – Mary Lou Downs and Charlie Tomecek, Ryan Krygier, Kathy Paulenich, Mike Kristof, Lorraine Mellentine, Joe Pokorski, Don Haderle, Rachel Hurtig and others

Kim Rodick on drums - photo courtesy of Mary Ann Downs

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