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Avoiding Overeating During The Holidays

Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday eating season.  We’ll be practically surrounded by food at holiday gatherings and parties from now through New Year’s. According to the Calorie Control Council, between the stuffing, gravy and pie the typical Thanksgiving meal gives us 3000 calories and 159 grams of fat.  And that’s not counting…
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November 24, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting. One thing the Win-E-Mac School has been working on is their 5 year strategic plan and Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says the school board approved a new plan.   Bruer says that there was also a lot of talk about the two newest extracurricular activities…
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November 23, 2023 0

REACH Spirit of Giving Update 

The Spirit of Giving of Giving Program is starting to wrap up but REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck says there are still opportunities for people who are interested in helping a child receive Christmas gifts.  Schenck shares some more information on REACH’s spirit of giving program as well as how it works for people who…
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November 23, 2023 0

Football All-Section Teams

Sections 4-player, 4A, 6A, 6AA, 8AA, 8AAA All-Section Teams Section 8A All-Section Team 8A


November 23, 2023 0

Food for Thought –  Ryan Solee (Clearbrook Police Department)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought program with Clearbrook Police Chief Solee from 11-22-2023


November 22, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Darin Halverson (Clearwater County Sheriff)

Lisen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson from 11-21-2023.


November 22, 2023 0

St Joseph hosting Community Thanksgiving Meal 

St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ada is hosting this year’s Community Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00. St Joseph’s Administrator Terry Steen shares more details.  The meal is free will offering and all money raised during the event will go back to the St Vincent De Paul Food Shelf.


November 22, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 11-22-23

Jackpot Winner Sues Ex-Girlfriend For Disclosing Win:— A man who won the one-point-35-billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot is suing his ex-girlfriend for telling his family members about the lottery win. The Maine resident who anonymously claimed the jackpot earlier this year filed a lawsuit claiming that his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his child,…
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November 22, 2023 0

Hillsboro Schools Fall Food Drive Back on the Table

Just in time for the holiday season, Hillsboro Public Schools is bringing back a pre-COVID tradition: holding a fall food drive. Third Grade Teacher, and food drive spokesperson, Kael Elliot tells R & J News the drive started off slow but she’s hoping the kids will be more eager to participate after an assembly today. …
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November 22, 2023 0

Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 11-22-23

Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, reminds us of the need for volunteers to help in their current build projects, as well as volunteers needed for pickups and salvages. We also provide information about their ReStore retail space and updated hours for the Thanksgiving weekend.


November 22, 2023 0