Breast cancer walk: A show of support
MASON CITY - There were plenty of different sayings on T-shirts at the third annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of North Iowa walk on Saturday.
"Walking for Our Girls," "Pink Angels," "Love Pink," and "Fight Like a Girl" were just a few.
But for LeAnn Thompson of Mason City, one word said it all.
Thompson wore a tag that said, simply, "Kyra."
"She is a friend of mine who just finished her (breast cancer) treatments," said Thompson. "This is for her. It's a way to get together to let people know they are not alone."
Hundreds came to East Park to walk and to show people just that.
The color pink - the color signifying breast cancer awareness - was highlighted on most outfits.
"This is about a community that comes together to show support of its people," said American Cancer Society Staff Partner Andrea Goedderz, who helped to oversee and organize the event.
Pledges and a silent auction raised funds at the event, as teams walked the course at East Park.
KHOI radio station
KHOI is a community radio station that is striving to get on air within the year, with help from the community and its passionate volunteers. The station, located on Main Street, will showcase local programs and music centered on central Iowa.
"On KHOI, we want to hear the voice of Story County; everyone is unique and we love that. People are all strange and interesting. We want to hear what they have to say," said Ursula Ruedenberg, KHOI's board chairwoman.
Community radio is not commercial broadcasting and differs from public radio in several ways. Unlike public radio, KHOI welcomes all voices from the community and will give anyone the chance to be heard on air. The local radio station prides itself on keeping no separation from the community to the airwaves. This means virtually anyone can come volunteer, whether it be on air, producing or technical support. Everyone is welcome.
KHOI was granted its frequency in 2009 and was given three years to get on air, making its deadline August 2012. If KHOI doesn't have the funds to get on air by this time, it will lose its frequency. Funds are needed to purchase radio equipment necessary to produce shows, and the station has set a goal of $100,000 to get on air; as of now it is at $15,000.
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