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The Northside Business Association is asking residents to choose community over convenience when shopping this holiday season through a new “Get On Living Safely” campaign. The countywide effort puts forth actions everyday people can take to help battle the current health and economic crisis. “We’re here to help restore hope, jobs, families, and dreams because […]
In the season of giving, the Iowa State 4-H Council asks community members to help with a statewide food drive to help the hungry during the holidays. Among the 40 State 4-H Council members leading the effort is Holly Schmitt of Winneshiek County. She said their goal is to collect 10,000 items for Iowa 4-H […]
The Coronavirus pandemic poses yet another concern for the homeless community. Registered Nurse Katie Kramer helps with the medical specialty unit in La Crosse that serves many of the homeless population, people with behavioral health concerns, or those struggling with addiction. “Most of our shelters here in town are only able to operate at a […]
Adding a virtual trophy to his shelf, Jacob Simmons of Holmen is the Grand Prize winner of KQ98’s Fair on the Air! He’ll also likely be a big winner at home. Beyond bragging rights, he earns a $200 gift certificate for Stinson’s Country Style Meats. That will fill a freezer! Jacob was one of four […]
To help battle record-high unemployment levels, the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and Wisconsin Workforce Development Association teamed up to form a statewide Drive Thru Job Fair. Inspired by a similar event in Lincoln, Neb., the job fair will have locations stretched across the state including at Logan High School in La Crosse Wednesday, July 15 […]
Friday morning, the Country Boom Team made the difficult announcement on KQ98 to postpone the 2020 celebration until 2021. “We would love nothing more than to enjoy a weekend of country music and cold beer with each of you. The community and our great team work 365 days a year to plan for three magical […]
The re-scheduled Summerfest that was set for Sept. 3-19 in Milwaukee is officially canceled. The Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Board of Directors made that decision Thursday because of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding large gatherings because of COVID-19. “It is our honor to be responsible for such a storied tradition,” Don Smiley, President & CEO of […]
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