Plenty of confusion out there on availability of COVID-19 Booster shots, but  no doubts on getting your flu shot or the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dickinson County Public Health Director Katy Burke addresses all of these important health issues today!

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If you are charged with hiring for local Lakes Area Businesses, Spirit Lake High School has a Career Fair approaching in November. Director of District Office Special Events, Angela Olsen says it is a huge benefit for businesses and students alike at a time when hiring has been so challenging. Showcase career paths for your business for the upcoming J-Term, and internship or job shadow or a specific project. Angela has the details on enriching your future staff with local Spirit Lake students. 

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Direct from the Man Cave with my dog Molly taking center stage.. Kiley Zankowski has the skinny on events this weekend. From last gasps of local golf and Oktoberfest at Round Lake to upcoming Bridal Shows and Fall Fest next weekend at Camp Foster. Check out the Chamber's updated website with easy to access events and members.

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The Grove has already provided smiles and laughter for families this Fall, and owner Taryn Kurpgeweit is ready to spread a smile on your face too. Or Face Paint as well as games and food, petting zoo and don't forget to pick your own pumpkin for Halloween this year.

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Have you experienced Postpartum Depression? "Women of Action Thursday" applauds the Cherish Center's Shantel Pausley, who as a Board Member of  PostPartum Support International is an advocate for the importance of Mental Health for new Mother's. Additionally as a member of the Okoboji High School Booster Club, Shantel is fired up for Pioneer Homecoming this week!

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A sporting legend who's story is as big as any contemporary sports hero, raised right in Spirit Lake. Fred Gilbert was a World Famous Trap Shooter and John Seltzer joins us on History Wednesday to tell us that he is much more than a name on a Hill Avenue Park. His folklore spawned other renowned names in trap shooting that also have ties to the Iowa Great Lakes. 

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The 5th Annual Joy of Life Foundation Concert, remembering Joy Walz is coming up this Saturday. Partnering with Scott Trautman and Trautman State Farm Agency in Spirit Lake to not only celebrate Joy's life and legacy but as a reminder to get checked regularly for Melanoma. It's a family fun affair with food, kids games, silent auction and music by Galaxy! John Walz & Scott Trautman give the details.

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Grab your Boo and enjoy a night of frights at Arnolds Park Amusement Park with "Boji Scare!" Paul Plumb has all the gory details for the fun and fangs. Plus updates on upcoming concerts at the Roof Garden Ballroom like Quiet Riot, Artimus Pyle and The Trip.

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Women of Action Thursday introduces us to local women who are active in many capacities like Sasha Grahm. Sasha has partnered with Deb Vogel to make "House of Colour in NW Iowa and Okoboji. Imagine finding the colors that best suit you! Including makeup & hair colors that go best with colors rated for so you feel AMAZING in your own skin.

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Many of our school day memories ring with memories of the Bell going off when the school day started. But long before electronic bells or other modern versions was the authentic "SCHOOL BELL" Carlton Mitchell and Jim Fliss join me at the Dickinson County Museum with contributions they have made of Three iconic bells that tolled at schools long passed into Lakes Area History!

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