Tag: Mount Vernon

United Way of Knox County’s 2022 Campaign is Going On Now!

The Morning Thing has the privilege of speak with representatives of United Way of Knox County about their ongoing 2022 fundraising campaign.

United Way serves Knox County by connecting residents with agencies and resources and providing local organizations with grant funds to aid and enhance their service to Knox County. Their goal for the 2022 Campaign is $1.1 million.

WNZR spoke with United Way’s Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman, Program Director, Halle Krajenski, and Resource Navigator Walt Lewis. These individuals shared about their roles in United Way, their excitement for the 2022 Campaign, how donations can be made, how funds will be used, the Campaign Calendar, programs that United Way offers, how community partners can get connected with United Way, and more.

You can listen to all three conversations HERE. To learn more about the mission and outreach of United Way, visit their website, uwayknox.org. To support their 2022 Campaign, click HERE.

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WNZR Presents the October MVNU Presidential Update

The Morning Thing brings you the MVNU Presidential Update on the first Friday of each month. We talk with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding about what is happening on campus.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

This month, Dr. Spaulding shares about these topics:

  • How God is moving on campus
  • The importance of engaging with students
  • The University’s plan for its ongoing Strategic Investment Initiatives
  • The recent campus water line break
  • An update on MVNU Giving Day 2022
  • Upcoming events on campus
  • Messages for students, staff, and faculty
  • How we can pray for the university and for him.

To stay up to date on MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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Tonight is the Second Annual Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest in Downtown Mount Vernon!

WNZR is honored to partner with Experience Mount Vernon for some amazing community events.

Tonight is the Johnny Appleseed Apple Fest – an amazing night of fun for everyone!

Experience Mount Vernon Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal talked with The Morning Thing about this wonderful event and how your visit to downtown greatly impacts our city!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Anthony shared:

  • Why Johnny Appleseed was chosen to be honored with the downtown fall event
  • Activities and performances happening at the Apple Fest for everyone to enjoy
  • What food is on the menu at tonight’s event
  • What comes next in the Downtown Event Calendar and more!

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon online at https://www.experiencemv.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon

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Starting Point Ministry Updates with Abbey Ernst and Heather Lanzer

WNZR continues their update on the ministry of Starting Point by speaking with Abbey Ernst, Client Services Director, and Heather Lanzer, Ultrasound Technician.
Abbey shares how Starting Point is a community of support for clients and talks about outreaches like the Mom’s Group. Heather talks about the power of ultrasounds and how Starting Point supports dads as well as moms. Both of them also gave information on the upcoming Family Day and 5K event happening this Saturday! You can hear both conversations HERE.

Click HERE for all the details and to get registered for the Family Day and 5K.

Click HERE to stay connected with Knox Starting Point.

And you can learn more about how you can celebrate WNZR’s 36th Anniversary at the Starting Point Family Day and 5K HERE!

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It’s a special day at MVNU- New Student Move In!

It is time once again to welcome new students to the campus of MVNU! That’s right, today is New Student Move Day, a very special time for the university. The campus is buzzing with excitement and hopping with activity.

We had the chance to speak with many of the individuals who have been working hard to make this day possible: Haley Conrad, Resident Director of Pioneer Hall, Hank Spaulding, Associate Campus Pastor, Justin Nowicki, VP of Enrollment, and Tiffany Van Dame Director of Campus Life. You can hear all of the conversations HERE.

WNZR is excited to welcome the new students who are beginning their MVNU journey today. Please join us in praying for them as they embark on this new stage of life!

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Activities To Get You And Your Children Excited For The School Year

School is starting in Knox County, and we want to help you celebrate and get ready to go back to school! We shared some fun activities from iMom.com that will help the whole family get excited about the new school year.

Here are links to some of the resources we shared today:

Back to School Party Ideas for a Family Celebration

Back to School Treasure Hunt for Kids

Role Swap Back to School Game

Back-to-School Games

Our Best Back-to-School Organization Tips

Lunchbox Notes

Back to School Home Organization Ideas

2022-2023 Printable Calendars for Kids

Screen Time Tracker

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Back To School Q&A

This time of year is full of transition for families with children heading back to school. Asking the right questions to your kids can help you understand their goals, worries, and excitement for the upcoming school year. imom.com shares a list of questions that you can ask your kids to get some good conversation going.

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WNZR Talks with Zach Green, the new Knox County Health Commissioner!

WNZR talked with Zach Green his new roll as Knox County Health Commissioner on the Morning Thing.

Zach shared information about COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Lyme disease and how they affect Knox County residents.

He also told us more about himself and how people can stay connected with Knox Public Health.

Click HERE to hear Zach Green’s conversation.

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WNZR Talks with Gracie Slone about Gracie’s Helpful Hands!

WNZR talked with Gracie Slone about Gracie’s Helpful Hands, a back-to-school outreach, on the Morning Thing.

Gracie shared information about what inspired her to start Gracie’s Helpful Hands.

She also gave ways people can get involved with Gracie’s Helpful Hands and how they can stay connected and learn more about this outreach.

Click HERE to hear Gracie Slone’s conversation.

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The Morning Thing Talks with Knox County Junior Fair 2022 Ambassadors!

WNZR talked with several Ambassadors from this year’s Knox County Junior Fair! They shared their different projects, how they have grown by being a part of the Junior Fair, why they encourage other kids to get involved, the great memories they have made, and more!

Ansley Daubenmier – Senior Swine Ambassador
Ashlyn Lust – Senior Goat Ambassador
Ashley Smith – Senior Sheep Ambassador
Brookelyn Yoder – Senior Rabbit Ambassador
Charley Beheler – Senior Beef Ambassador
Kaden Sanders – Junior Swine Ambassador
Kathryn Ramseyer – Senior Canine Ambassador
Reagan Ward – Senior Poultry Ambassador
Taylor Grossman – Senior Dairy Ambassador

Listen to these great conversations by clicking HERE.

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