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Tim McGraw to Give Away More Homes to Veterans on Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Christina Vinson — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:53 +0000

Tim McGraw continues to demonstrate his big-hearted generosity through big gifts. Really big gifts. On his 2013 Two Lanes of Freedom Tour, he will once again partner with Chase and Operation Homefront to give away more mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families. This is the second year McGraw has done Operation Homefront after successfully launching [...]

A Collection of Dogs Reuniting With Veterans Returning From War — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5022145"] By now you’ve probably seen at least one video of a soldier or Marine returning home and seeing his dog for the first time. It’s one of the things the Internet does that really, genuinely tugs at your heartstrings. Watching how the dog can take a moment or two at first to recognize his [...]

Wal-Mart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:45 +0000

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American servicemembers. Today, though, Wal-Mart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

Show Me Honor Flight Fundraiser Raises $19,000

Denny — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:35:35 +0000

Townsquare Media’s 7th fundraiser for the Show Me Honor Flight raised $19,000, making it our most successful fundraiser to date. Twenty-five area Casey’s locations and Freddy’s Frozen Custard stores in Sedalia and Jefferson City collected funds throughout the month of November. WK Chevy, Bryant Motors and several other local businesses and individuals helped make the [...]

Come Join Us for a Field Day at Clover Dell Park

Huntin' Harry — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:28:43 +0000

Bow season is here and I’m lovin' the weather. I got a call this week from Harold Ray and he has something for you to win. Stop into Ray’s Custom Butchery 7 miles East of Sedalia on 50 Hwy during bow season and register to win a $100 gift certificate towards deer processing for gun season. Two certificates will be given away and I’ll get to announce the winners November 2.

Cross-Country Wagon Ride Honoring Veterans Passes Through Sedalia

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:22:57 +0000

Motorists may have seen a large covered wagon drawn by two horses traveling southbound on South Limit this morning (September 19). The wagon was passing though Sedalia on a journey across the country known as the Freedom Trail Ride, honoring the fallen members of the military and supporting children with disabilities. According to their Facebook [...]

Beat the Heat, Fish With a Veteran and Enjoy a Night at the Races

Huntin' Harry — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:00:53 +0000

It's hot outside, and Huntin' and Fishin with Harry is all about the outdoors. Be careful with that high heat index, and make sure you stay hydrated. That means WATER. Same goes for your pets, they can't tell when they're to hot, so take care of them.

Look Out Lucas Oil Speedway! KIX 105.7 Night is Saturday!

Bruce — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:36 +0000

I'm REALLY looking forward to KIX 105.7 night at the races this Saturday (June 30) at Lucas Oil Speedway. This is an annual event. Many members of the station will be there to greet you, hand out T-shirts and enjoy the races. Huntin' Harry will be there with an archery game as well. You'll see (and hear) our display when you arrive.

Show-Me Honor Flight

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:20:53 +0000

Support our veterans by donating to the Show-Me Honor Flight. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, [...]

May Fundraising Raises $13,000 for Show-Me Honor Flight Veterans

Sam Schleicher — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:00:46 +0000

Townsquare Media in conjunction with Casey’s General Stores and Sedalia’s new car dealers successfully raised $13,000 in May to support the 2012 Show-Me Honor Flight, which provides veterans a trip to Washington DC to visit war memorials for the wars they served in. Casey’s General Stores raised $8600 for the Honor Flight. Community members also [...]