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Volunteer emergency services in small communities rely on fundraisers and charitable contributions. They are used to buy anything from safety equipment to fire trucks and ambulances. KQ98 Cares along with WinnMed donated $500 to the Ridgeway, Iowa Fire Department so they can purchase air packs. These will help them safely battle fires and protect their […]
For me, Christmas is my favorite time to decorate for a holiday! I put up lights and inflatables in the yard and make it look as close to the North Pole as possible. I have to admit I get a little jealous of those that can decorate at an epic level for Halloween. Some people […]
Mike Tornstrom joins me to discuss the struggles local small towns have with staffing their emergency services. He tells you what you can do if you want to volunteer in your community.
Everyone has fears. Whether they let you know it or not even the bravest person has something that makes them shake in their boots a bit. Heights, spider, snakes, speed, flying … you name it, there are people afraid of anything you can come up with. For me it isn’t height but the not having […]
Nature has it’s moments of pure joy and beauty. Times where we see it in action and realize that without its natural course that the world would be in a bad place. Nature can also be brutally frightening and catch us off guard. Yup, animals attack other animals and not every cuddly creature makes it. […]
To say Vincent Dransfield is defying aging is a bit of an understatement. I’ve seen people much younger than him look like and act like they should be 109 years old (he had a birthday in March). But here he is still driving, has a sharp wit, and even helps with the fire department he […]
This time of year there are a few things we’re reminded of weather-wise: slow down in bad weather, make sure your cell phone is charged, wear a warm coat, and stay off the ice when it’s not safe. Every year you see a picture or news story of someone going through the ice with a […]
Bonfires at homecoming football games have been a long time tradition. Usually there is a rally associated with it to start the game. It was made up of spare materials from constructing the homecoming floats and a collection of cardboard and wood from local sources. When I was kid the team used to run out […]
THE WILSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH THE JORDAN MURPHY FFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE HOSTING A FUNDRAISER APRIL 9TH AT THE WITOKA TAVERN. A PORK CHOP DINER AND MUSIC FROM TROUBLE SHOOTER WILL FOLLOW. IT’S THE CHOP HOP! CLICK THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Let’s start this out the right way: thank God people were smart enough to call 911. It’s exactly what they should do! The best part is that in the end the call wasn’t for what they thought it was for. These Tulsa, Oklahoma fire and rescue squads were called out for what folks thought was […]
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