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It doesn’t matter what team you prefer Vikings vs Packers, Iowa or Iowa State or if you’re just a diehard collectible fan – Ryan Schmidt has Okoboji Sports and Collectibles
At Kemna Okoboji Motorcars/AutoSmart and is ready to TRADE! Sports Cards, Autographs and anything tradable will be on the table for the 1st Trade Night on Sat. March 26th. Ryan also is ready to go with a monthly event with new inventory on a large selection of teams arriving daily. He also reveals the Card he would never part with?
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/EY87h88t0T0
Spirit Lake High School Band Director, Tyler Pedersen is getting students prepped for the Iowa High School Music Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 26th. But the former Spirit Lake student turned instructor tells how the discipline of practice is an essential lesson for any facet in life. And how you volunteering your valuable time can assist students on a very important day for them.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/LpLhejLo8fo
WHO WILL MAKE THE SPARKLING 16?
You have until noon TOMORROW to get your bracket ready. Not that other bracket but the Boji’s Booming Bracket Battle. A lot of familiar faces all deserving the eventual pie in their very own face. Blain Andera, CEO/President of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber breaks it down.
On YouTube at https://youtu.be/uoiclGekvKU
Snows melting and time to start thinking Gardening! And gardening for our kids. Sue Boettcher of the Dickinson County ISU Extension office has sign ups ready for Day Care workers wishing to make gardening part of the world they provide. Plus Master Gardener sign up for elementary age students as well as adults who make gardening a major part of their lives. Sue has the sign up details for you to cultivate your lifestyle.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/qo8ZbyXuA3E
A twist on our Women of Action series, Dr. Kiana Hiemstra is neither a locally born or long time resident of the Iowa Great Lakes. Dr. Hiemstra is a Dentist at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry along with Dr. Brandy Lancaster and as an Iowa Lake raised girl that is busy making waves while giving you a robust smile you can be proud of.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/JzZfpCf03sA
Less than 3 months away…Lake Street is on the fast track to completion and the new stage at Arnolds Park Amusement Park is making big league progress. Marketing Director, Paul Plumb talks about new acts and returning favorites to the Preservation Plaza. And additional National Acts are still to be revealed. Don’t forget to get your Season Passes to the Park in March and receive an additional bonus!
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/_WJ31X0xVNM
We all have something to give! Our Women of Action series puts the spotlight on Jill Harms, owner of Blink Marketing. Though not originally from Okoboji, Jill left the corporate world to start her business in an effort to get to know the people of our area and compliment the many gifts and talents that they offer and makes the Iowa Great Lakes a very special place to call home indeed. This is her story and what makes her a true Woman of Action.
YouTube link available https://youtu.be/MwpCJBYs1yI
Being a pioneer as a woman in business in the Lakes Region Kris Walker, the focus of this week’s “Women of Action” purchased what is now Walker Insurance Agency, Inc. at a time when most business was owned and operated by men. Kris’s story is one of hard work, professionalism and a drive to give back to a community in many shapes and forms. Being a pioneer as a Lakes area business woman has paid dividends to those she helped pave the way for.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/Wyuh_FQ4aiE
It’s History Wednesday from the Dickinson County Museum. What’s one of the best kept secrets about our museum? RESEARCH. The Dickinson County Museum is full to the rafters with information about your family, where they lived, what their farm was accessed at. And maybe someone you knew checked into a local hotel 100 years ago and signed the registry. Mary Dreier has endless avenues for your local research.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/v2coE7kzAOw
It’s all about supporting community, supporting small business and of course…MEAT! Ruthven Meat Processing is expanding their footprint into Spencer with “Butchery on Grand”. Suzie Kraft gives background on the how and why, as well as the major introduction of Boar’s Head Brand into their carnivore favorites of vendors. Don’t miss the major Open House approaching on Feb. 26th.
Teresa Beck is our “Women of Action” show today. When you travel around the Lakes Region, Teresa’s handiwork can be found in many places. From her involvement with Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis, the construction of the Splash Pad in Memorial Park and throughout the Spirit Lake School System as a member of the school board. Doing all this while being a Mom and a huge part of the ever growing Beck Engineering, Inc. Just try to keep up with this Woman of Action!
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/cXFiepL2Zes
CLUES...HINTS....They're scattered all through this episode! The Dickinson County Museum is hosting their first WINTER GAMES event this Saturday with a SCAVENGER HUNT. Watch today's show and Mary Dreier indicates what could get you first in line for the Grand Prize this Winter Games weekend.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/e3G5JwFtWYU
With the Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association's 2022 inductees being announced, Executive Director Clay Norris gives insight on such names as Tommy Bolin with Deep Purple and inspired the great Joe Walsh. And Iowa Idol, Maddie Poppe will be honored this September along with a great slate of inductees for the Class of '22!
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/uAXG6wa0u1I
Over 30 years of Winter Games Cheerleaders were on hand last night at Snappers on Turtle Bay for the annual Alumni Dinner. U of O Winter Games Co-Chair (and 2021 Cheerleader) Michael Meyers discussed plans and predictions for the event as we are less than a week away. Michael says you can have as much fun in the Iowa Great Lakes in the Winter as you can in the Summer. He couldn't be more right!
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/VXBacaCXr54
How many of you have a connection to Dawn’s Dance Connection. Dawn Fisher is our “Women of Action” participant today and reflects on going from never owned a business to now 30 years of dance students, dance teachers that have joined her and 3 decades of students. Each with their own special memories and areas of growth they gained while reaping the benefits of Dawn’s passion.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FMgfLHJhxCc
Imagine a mighty Toboggan ride in the Iowa Great Lakes that not only entertained children and adults during the Winter, that a Heavy Weight Champion of the World came to behold it. Mary Dreier, Director of the Dickinson County Museum takes us on a bumpy ride…hand made by locals and enjoyed by the thousands in the late 1930’s. Where was it? Where did it go and what did kids do to make it just a little more dangerous?
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/zSLGu8T1AsY
The Winter Games Locals Party and Battle of the Bartenders is just over a week away and all the Parks Marina properties have their usual “Over Abundance” of concert (Johnny Holm anyone?) and activities. Marketing Specialist, Trevor Johnson joins me with a breakdown of Winter Games favorites and new activities ON and OFF the ice. Brrrrr..The shenanigans won’t stop at Parks Marina properties for the 42nd U of O Winter Games.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/Kz9s6dsf9TE
The Grape Escape is much more than a night out with great wine & bourban tasting. Avera Lakes Regional Healthcare has made it a night of community where scholarships for local students with an interest in a career of healthcare are secured. Foundation Executive Director, Sonja Hamm explains how this giving today can become the healthcare providers in Dickinson County of tomorrow. How you can get involved in securing healthcare workers for the next generation is as easy as hitting "play"!
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/yASFLJYESs0
The Winter Games Cheerleaders are announced...so time is running out to get signed up for Winter Games activities. Kiley Zankowski has updates on Games Apparel, hotel availability and kicking off the games with the Battle of the Bartenders. Plus this weekend it's a Free Concert at the Roof Garden Ballroom. Kiley knows all!
YouTube video https://youtu.be/G7RHeIxqGDg
Snow's coming!! Better have a snowmobile event! Stephanie Parks, our Woman of Action this week, along with the Dickinson County Snowhawks is busy organizing the "Okoboji 100". Steph has the details on the race that begins at it's host - Parks Marina and promises a great spectacal around East Lake Okoboji.
YouTube video at https://youtu.be/0HXZoz8b1XY
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