Longtime KNOD sportscaster Ron Novotny has passed away recently at his home in Harlan. Ron was long known as the voice of the Harlan Community Cyclones, calling games for the station’s hometown team along with other area schools.

Ron broadcasted sports for 53 years on the radio. He had scaled back his work the past year or so and just recently fully stepped away from the mic with a retirement party earlier this year.

Ron was known for his unique broadcast style and catchphrases. Such as “The sow is out of the barn” when a game was in control by a team late in the contest.

We send our thoughts to all associated with Ron and our colleagues at our sister station KNOD. Rest in Peace Rockin’ Ron.