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Okoboji Broadcast with Jeff Thee
by Jeff Thee
Daily updates on happening in Okoboji
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Episode #511 Okoboji Sports and Collectibles - Ryan Schmidt
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...
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Episode #509 - Iowa High School Music Solo & Ensemble Contest
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...
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Episode #508 Vote now for Boji's Booming Bracket Battle
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…
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Episode #502 - Gardening for Day Care Workers and Master Gardner sign ups
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...
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Episode #503 Women of Action - Dr. Kiana Hiemstra
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…
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Episode #504 - Summer Concerts on the Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park Amusement Park
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…
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Okoboji Broadcast #498 Women of Action - Jill Harms
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…
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Episode #493 Women of Action - Kris Walker
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...
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Episode #492 History Wednesday - Research your own history
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…
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Episode #491 Suzie Kraft - The Butchery on Grand
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…
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Episode #488 WINTER GAMES IS HERE
Enough hoopla...it's time for Winter Games. With a great kickoff at the Battle of the Bartender's last night...the 42nd University of Winter Games is happening NOW! Kiley Zankowski of the Chamber has answers to your questions from the Chili Cook off tonight to the closing ceremonies on Saturday...
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Episode #487 Women of Action - Teresa Beck
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…
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Episode #487 CLUES CLUES CLUES
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....
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Episode #486 Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
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…
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Episode #485 - University of Okoboji Winter Games Co-Chair Michael Meyers
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...
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Episode #484 Women of Action - Dawn Fisher, Dawn's Dance Connection
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...
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Episode #483 - History Wednesday - The Great Toboggan Ride
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...
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Episode #482 Winter Games Concerts and Activities
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…
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Episode #481 - What is the Grape Escape? Sonja Hamm - Avera Lakes Regional Healthcare
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...
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Episode #480 Kiley Zankowski
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...
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Episode #479 Women of Action - Steph Parks- Okoboji 100
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...
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Episode #474 - Performing Arts Schedule for the Pearson Lakes Art Center
The 2022 Performing Arts Schedule for the Pearson Lakes Art Center is officially. Performing Arts Director, Rachelle Fratzke is proud to divulge some new and some favorites on stage this year. Rachelle has the dates and information on how to save on ticket prices. YouTube video at...
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Episode #473 State Representative John Wills
The session begins in one week for the Iowa Legislature and State Representative John Wills of Spirit Lake. John talks about some legislative priorities including taxation and how Iowa can compete better in the future. Also in an election year how preparing for re-election with new districts...
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Episode #472 One last task for 2021
One last task for you in 2021 and that is to nominate someone you know to be a Cheerleader for the 42nd University of Okoboji Winter Games. Blain Andera from the Chamber says you have until 5 pm today to honor a Dickinson County resident. Here's how to do that and get signed up for the events and...
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Episode #471 Women of Action - Cathy Thee - Be Radiant Laser Skin Studio
Women of Action Thursday brings a focus on Cathy Thee, owner of Be Radiant Laser Skin Studio in Okoboji. Cathy talks about her early career as a hair stylist and how the drive to have people feel better about their appearance makes a logical transition from hair to healthy looking skin as we age....
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Episode #470 History Wednesday - Toys of the early 1900's in Okoboji
The week between Christmas & the New Year has always been an evaluation of gifts of toys. Imagine the toys given to Dickinson County children in the early 1900's. Maybe a different look but given for the same reasons! Mary Dreier of the Dickinson County Museum has several samples. YouTube video…
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Episode #469 Paul Plumb Arnolds Park Amusement Park
2022 starts out HOT at Arnolds Park Amusement Park & the Roof Garden Ballroom. Paul Plumb takes us through the line up and ticket information, complete with Winter Games shows like Pet Rock and the Pork Tornadoes! YouTube video at https://youtu.be/ztRPsXQE2I8
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Episode #469 Jessica Amendt - The Discovery House
Women of Action Thursday features Jessica Amendt the new director of Discovery House in Spirit Lake. Just as the Discovery House has a unique approach to Substance Abuse, Jessica's experience brings her in with fresh eyes and experience with her own touch and mission to combat substance abuse in...
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Episode #466 Governor's Lifesaving Award to Calvin Grosvenor
An exceptional young man recieving the Governor's Lifesaving Award. You may have heard or read part of Calvin Grosvenor's Lifesaving story of a scuba diver on West Lake Okoboji. This is the full story, as told by Calvin of how circumstances in life can fall in to place on one fateful day that...
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Episode #465 - 2021 Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Citizens of the Year - Chuck & Elsie Wetzler
Chuck and Elsie Wetzler came to Spirit Lake in 1964 and became pillars of our community. Besides owning The State Bank, they raised their family and made themselves available for a great many community organizations. The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis has honored their many contributions to the Iowa...
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Episode #462 Lexi Duffy - Women of Action - Delegate to U.S. Senate Youth Program
Young Women of Action - Lexi Duffy is an Okoboji High School Senior just selected to the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program in March. Lexi is just one of two students by the Iowa Board of Education in our entire state. Lexi tells us about the process for being selected and her...
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Episode #461 - Municipal Christmas Tree in Spirit Lake 1915
Colored Christmas lights on a large tree..singing choirs, toys & bags of candies for every Spirit Lake boy and girl and of course an appearance by Santa Clause. Sounds familar but this happend on December 15, 1915 in downtown Spirit Lake. 1,000 children were given a Merry Christmas on that day...
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Episode #459 Santa's Village Spirit Lake Chamber
Walking in a Winter Wonderland. Snow today...Santa's Village tomorrow. Regina Reed with the Spirit Lake Chamber has it all mapped out with cookie decorating, Pic's with SANTA, Live Reindeer and all the elements of Christmas for you and your family. Memories to be made that last a lifetime!…
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Episode #457 State Senate Candidate Mark Lemke
Mark Lemke is the Democratic Candidate for State Senate in the special election on Tuesday. Mark explains why he believes voters should choose him and what his experience would mean to them as a State Senator in Des Moines. YouTube video at https://youtu.be/2Rq8uLO0uXg
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Episode #456 History Wednesday Snowstorms and Snowplows
History Wednesday prepares us for SNOWSTORMS! Just the thought makes you want to run to the grocery store and hunker in. Dewey Grothaus and Lyle Daburn spent decades for the DOT in the worst of winters wrath clearing roads, finding lost motorists, delivering babies, re establishing electricity…
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Episode #454 Informational meeting on proposed CO2 pipeline in Dickinson County
Yesterday the Iowa Utilities Board and Heartland Greenway presented an informational meeting on a 2nd proposed CO2 Pipeline that would go through Dickinson County. Many issues including Eminent Domain, safety issues, tiling issues and more concerns were voiced. Here is the entire meeting. Also on...
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Episode #453 Women of Action -- Tina Vande Hoef
Women of Action Thursday turns to Foster Parents, Foster & Adoptive Children. Action was what was needed and accomplished by Tina Vande Hoef. Tina's family saw the need in Iowa for these children and transplanted the idea of Kaden's Kloset/Kings and Queens Local for that purpose. Over time and…
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Episode #453 - EXIT Realty Toy Drive for Christmas - Brad Sanderson
EXIT Realty knows the importance of supporting local businesses and giving back to a thriving community like ours. Brad Sanderson, Realtor Owner emphasizes it with action - Charity Feud team competing for Arnolds Park passes for kids, sponsoring Local Motive for the Spirit Lake Chamber and now...
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Episode #452 Ring in the Season Concert at Iowa Lakes Community College
There may be no better way to Ring in the Season than at the brand new Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center at Iowa Lakes Community College. Music Professor, Carol Ayres sets the mood with students eager to transport you to that Christmas feeling with a wide selection of new renditions of…
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Episode #451 Okoboji Ice Fishing musts with John Grosvenor
With Ice Fishing in Okoboji becoming more of a destination year by year, don't you want to have the ultimate rod for pan fishing. Local guide John Grosvenor has worked for years with Eyeconic Fishing to provide a signature series of 25 inch and 41 inch telescopic hole hopping rod with sensitivity...
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Episode #449 Women of Action - Dr. Chrissy Soole
Happy Thanksgiving to all. For this holiday "Women of Action" Thursday we turn our attention to Dr. Chrissy Soole owner of Synergy Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Okoboji. Dr. Soole knew from a young age she wanted to be a Chiropractor. This is the story of a young woman from Spirit Lake that after...
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Episode #448 History Wednesday - The Flood of 1993
The Flood of 1993. On this History Wednesday it's a discussion of memories of a summer we thought would never end. Dickinson County Museum Director Mary Dreier and Sue Haburn bring back the images into our minds and I add some of my memories as we covered the ongoing story at KUOO Radio. YouTube...
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Episode #447 Johnny Holm Band and other Roof Garden Activities
Get your Turkey Day visitors out tomorrow night with the return of The Johnny Holm Band to the Roof Garden Ballroom while there is ticket availability. Marketing Director, Paul Plumb has a sleigh full of entertainment for December with Jazzed Up Big Band and Tonic Sol-Fa. Plus Black Friday &…
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Episode #446 Women of Action - Amanda Olson Champion State of Mind
Women of Action Thursday turns it's focus on Mental Health and who provides it in the Lakes Region. Amanda Olson, CEO & Mental Health Therapist at Champion State of Mind had a nurturing demeanor as young girl and has carried that through in her passion for others. How did she begin a new business…
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Episode #444 Screaming Burro serves up Free Meals for First Responders+
FIRST RESPONDERS...ALL OF YOU!! Tomorrow the SCREAMING BURRO in Arnolds Park is saying THANK YOU with a free meal and drink all day long. Why? Because you deserve it! Shift Manager, Taylor Van De Streek and Screaming Burro staff will serve you with a big ol smile all day long. And what's the #1...
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Episode #442 Okoboji High School Musical "Into the Woods"
Overture, curtain, lights...This is it, the night of nights. Okoboji High School Seniors dropped into the Man Cave to talk about the musical "Into the Woods". These OHS students are excited about the cast, crew, pit band and the unique story of characters we all know....with twists and turns you...
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Episode #441 Katt Flockhart - Christmas for Critters fundraiser
Women of Action Thursday checks in with Katt Flockhart of Arnolds Barkery. Katt is a woman of passion for dogs & cats in the Lakes area. She often spends her own time and money helping lost pets or feral cats. The Annual "Christmas for Critters" fundraiser comes up on Nov. 27 at Smiles for Miles...
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Episode #439 Spirit Lake High School Production of "A Christmas Carol"
God Bless us...everyone. Immortal words written by Charles Dickens and brought to life this weekend by Spirit Lake music students. Seniors Sydney Fredrickson and Liz Schacherer join us to share how this Spirit Lake High School musical will warm the heart of Ebenezer Scrooge and everyone who...
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Episode #438 State Representative John Wills
Following the delayed 2020 census, the Iowa Legislature has passed the new district maps for the Iowa Legislature and Congress. State Representative John Wills will be saying goodbye in the former 1st Legislative District and hello into the new 10th Iowa Legislative District. Just how will this...
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Episode #437 Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - Blain Andera
The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their Annual Meeting Monday evening at the Roof Garden. CEO, Blain Andera has details on the meal, awards to be handed out to local business winners and the debut of apparel for the 2022 University of Okoboji Winter Games. Time for Okoboji...
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