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Shenandoah CSD provides Athletic Conference Change Update and Status Mascot Discussion

Shenandoah CSD provides Athletic Conference Change Update and Status Mascot Discussion

Shenandoah CSD provides Athletic Conference Change Update and Status Mascot Discussion     During a work session of the Shenandoah […]

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The Shenandoah CSD approves the addition of E-Sports for the 26-27 School Year

The Shenandoah CSD approves the addition of E-Sports for the 26-27 School Year

The Shenandoah CSD approves the addition of E-Sports for the 26-27 School Year      

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Emma Kroll with Four Oaks Foster and Adoptive Family Connections says there is a need for foster families in our area

Emma Kroll with Four Oaks Foster and Adoptive Family Connections says there is a need for foster families in our area

Emma Kroll with Four Oaks Foster and Adoptive Family Connections says there is a need for foster families in our […]

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Southwest Valley Superintendent Joe Erickson: Big crowds, big seasons—and big questions at the Capitol

Southwest Valley Superintendent Joe Erickson: Big crowds, big seasons—and big questions at the Capitol

Southwest Valley Superintendent Joe Erickson: Big crowds, big seasons—and big questions at the Capitol     Southwest Valley Superintendent Joe […]

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Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is accepting nominations for its DAISY and PETAL Awards

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is accepting nominations for its DAISY and PETAL Awards

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is accepting nominations for its DAISY and PETAL Awards     Chief Nursing Executive […]

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Red Oak Jr./Sr. High Principal Nate Perrien: Conferences This Week, Winter Activities Wrap Up, and College Credit Opportunities

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High Principal Nate Perrien: Conferences This Week, Winter Activities Wrap Up, and College Credit Opportunities

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High Principal Nate Perrien joined us on Sunshine Country with a reminder that parent-teacher conferences are happening […]

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Nunn touts child care investment, biofuels push, and rural health priorities during Red Oak stop

Nunn touts child care investment, biofuels push, and rural health priorities during Red Oak stop

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn stopped in Red Oak during a swing through Iowa’s Third Congressional District and highlighted a mix […]

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Clarinda Regional Health Center's Foundation, Partners in Exceptional Care, is excited to host the 14th Annual Platinum Ball in support of CRHC's vision and goals

Clarinda Regional Health Center’s Foundation, Partners in Exceptional Care, is excited to host the 14th Annual Platinum Ball in support of CRHC’s vision and goals

  Clarinda Regional Health Center’s Foundation, Partners in Exceptional Care, is excited to host the 14th Annual Platinum Ball in […]

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ISU Extension Shares Busy Spring Lineup in Montgomery County: Ag Conference, Women’s Event, Grain Marketing, ServSafe, and Free Tax Help

ISU Extension Shares Busy Spring Lineup in Montgomery County: Ag Conference, Women’s Event, Grain Marketing, ServSafe, and Free Tax Help

ISU Extension Shares Busy Spring Lineup in Montgomery County: Ag Conference, Women’s Event, Grain Marketing, ServSafe, and Free Tax Help […]

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Stanton Community School District Principal Katie Elwood says the district is at the midterm point of third quarter and is already preparing for Iowa Statewide Assessments in March

Stanton Community School District Principal Katie Elwood says the district is at the midterm point of third quarter and is already preparing for Iowa Statewide Assessments in March

Stanton Community School District Principal Katie Elwood says the district is at the midterm point of third quarter and is […]

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Red Oak Jr. / Sr. High School Students of the Month

Red Oak Jr. / Sr. High School Students of the Month

11/12th grade L-R: Jared Scriver, Jaela Leuschen, Rowyn Rigby, Dillan Rydberg, Anabel DeCesare Not Pictured: Mykinzie Magill     7/8th […]

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Montgomery County EMA: Call Dispatch Before Burning; Watch Brush Piles as Fire Risk Rises

Montgomery County EMA: Call Dispatch Before Burning; Watch Brush Piles as Fire Risk Rises

    With a dry stretch and warmer temperatures returning, Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman is reminding residents […]

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Defrosted fundraiser set for Feb. 15 to support Wilson scholarships and Frozen Jr. Camp

Defrosted fundraiser set for Feb. 15 to support Wilson scholarships and Frozen Jr. Camp

Defrosted fundraiser set for Feb. 15 to support Wilson scholarships and Frozen Jr. Camp     The Wilson Performing Arts […]

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Girls State Wrestling ~ 2026

Girls State Wrestling ~ 2026

Friday February 6 Lily Weinreich (Clarinda) Semi-Final Girls State Wrestling ~ Thursday February 5   Kylar Downing (Clarinda) – Round […]

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Griswold schools highlight Teammates mentoring, counselors week, and upcoming D.C. trip

Griswold schools highlight Teammates mentoring, counselors week, and upcoming D.C. trip

Griswold Middle/High School Principal Seth Lembke and Teammates Program Coordinator Charity Mundorf stopped by KCSI to share updates on student […]

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Officials Ask for Help Identifying Ice Fisherman After Equipment Found at Prairie Rose State Park

Officials Ask for Help Identifying Ice Fisherman After Equipment Found at Prairie Rose State Park

Officials Ask for Help Identifying Ice Fisherman After Equipment Found at Prairie Rose State Park   Emergency crews responded Tuesday […]

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KCSI's Valentine Shopping & Dining Guide

KCSI’s Valentine Shopping & Dining Guide

KCSI’s Valentine Shopping & Dining Guide Aaron & Melannie’s Valentine’s Day Buying Guide “PICKS” ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- JMercantile 304 East Coolbaugh Street […]

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Vision Shenandoah sets Feb. 25 roundtable on building new $200,000 starter homes

Vision Shenandoah sets Feb. 25 roundtable on building new $200,000 starter homes

Vision Shenandoah’s Dr. Margaret Brady is inviting area communities to a roundtable discussion aimed at answering one question many small […]

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Red Oak Mayor Tim Fridolph reviewed highlights from the Monday, February 2, 2026 Red Oak City Council meeting

Red Oak Mayor Tim Fridolph reviewed highlights from the Monday, February 2, 2026 Red Oak City Council meeting

Red Oak Mayor Tim Fridolph reviewed highlights from the Monday, February 2, 2026 Red Oak City Council meeting     […]

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Switch Center rebrands as Switch Lakin Foundation Training Hub; partners expand training options in Southwest Iowa

Switch Center rebrands as Switch Lakin Foundation Training Hub; partners expand training options in Southwest Iowa

  The Switch Center Campus in the East Mills area has rebranded as the Switch Lakin Foundation Training Hub, located […]

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Southwest Valley Schools: Big Week Ahead with No-School PD Day, Red Oak at Villisca Basketball, Shoe Drive, Iowa Wolves Trip, and Junior High Wrestling

Southwest Valley Schools: Big Week Ahead with No-School PD Day, Red Oak at Villisca Basketball, Shoe Drive, Iowa Wolves Trip, and Junior High Wrestling

Southwest Valley Schools: Big Week Ahead with No-School PD Day, Red Oak at Villisca Basketball, Shoe Drive, Iowa Wolves Trip, […]

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Red Oak After Prom organizers are inviting the community to a Valentine’s Day cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, February 14 at the Red Oak Elks Lodge

Red Oak After Prom organizers are inviting the community to a Valentine’s Day cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, February 14 at the Red Oak Elks Lodge

  Red Oak After Prom organizers are inviting the community to a Valentine’s Day cornhole tournament fundraiser on Saturday, February 14 at […]

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Food for Thought series continues Feb. 12 at MCMH with rural healthcare outlook from CEO Ron Kloewer

Food for Thought series continues Feb. 12 at MCMH with rural healthcare outlook from CEO Ron Kloewer

Food for Thought series continues Feb. 12 at MCMH with rural healthcare outlook from CEO Ron Kloewer Red Oak’s “Food […]

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Red Oak Superintendent Ron Lorenz: AI, the 2026–27 School Calendar, and Key Issues at the Capitol

Red Oak Superintendent Ron Lorenz: AI, the 2026–27 School Calendar, and Key Issues at the Capitol

Red Oak Superintendent Ron Lorenz joined KCSI to talk through a wide-ranging set of topics—from the rapid growth of artificial […]

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Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen Banquet set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at White Fair Building

Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen Banquet set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at White Fair Building

  Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen Banquet set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at White Fair Building   Event: Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen Annual Banquet […]

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Stanton FFA Toy Show returns Saturday in Red Oak; students also headed to state speech

Stanton FFA Toy Show returns Saturday in Red Oak; students also headed to state speech

Stanton FFA Toy Show returns Saturday in Red Oak; students also headed to state speech     15th Annual Stanton […]

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Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics prepares for CEO transition; shares strategic plan, Medicaid funding update, and new surgical technology goals

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics prepares for CEO transition; shares strategic plan, Medicaid funding update, and new surgical technology goals

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics prepares for CEO transition; shares strategic plan, Medicaid funding update, and new surgical technology […]

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Congressman Zach Nunn on KCSI

Congressman Zach Nunn on KCSI

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Learn more about Flux Core Data Systems who visited

Learn more about Flux Core Data Systems who visited “Sunshine Country” this week

Learn more about Flux Core Data Systems who visited “Sunshine Country” this week       Reginald York (Co-Founder Flux […]

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19 year old Shenandoah resident victim in fatality accident on 1-80 Saturday

19 year old Shenandoah resident victim in fatality accident on 1-80 Saturday

  From the Council Bluffs Police Department UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Aliyah Parker of Shenandoah, IA. […]

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Mills County Chamber outlines 2026 plans: tourism video grant, community betterment momentum, and a busy events calendar

Mills County Chamber outlines 2026 plans: tourism video grant, community betterment momentum, and a busy events calendar

  Mills County Chamber Executive Director Gitzy Loder shared what’s ahead for 2026, including a $10,000 Travel Iowa grant supporting […]

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Red Oak Chamber debuts new “Red Oak Living” magazine, shares 2026 events and new members

Red Oak Chamber debuts new “Red Oak Living” magazine, shares 2026 events and new members

  Red Oak Chamber Executive Director Elaine Carlson joined us Monday morning to share what’s new for 2026. The brand-new […]

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Inman Elementary: Regular Schedule Monday, Virtual Learning Packets Due, Preschool Intent Form Coming Today, FAST Testing Underway

Inman Elementary: Regular Schedule Monday, Virtual Learning Packets Due, Preschool Intent Form Coming Today, FAST Testing Underway

  Inman Elementary Principal Dr. Jane Chaillie joined KCSI this morning with several reminders for families. School is on a […]

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Red Oak Grand Theatre hosts 4th Annual Big Game Party Feb. 8 to support volunteer-run theatre

Red Oak Grand Theatre hosts 4th Annual Big Game Party Feb. 8 to support volunteer-run theatre

  The Red Oak Grand Theatre will host its 4th Annual Big Game Party on Sunday, February 8, 2026, inviting the community to […]

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CRHC, CEO Chuck Nordyke with a look back at 2025 accomplishments and what's ahead for 2026

CRHC, CEO Chuck Nordyke with a look back at 2025 accomplishments and what’s ahead for 2026

CRHC, CEO Chuck Nordyke with a look back at 2025 accomplishments and what’s ahead for 2026    

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Stanton CSD: Virtual learning day details, key winter dates, and upcoming events

Stanton CSD: Virtual learning day details, key winter dates, and upcoming events

  Stanton is on a virtual learning day. K–5 students should complete their paper packets. Middle school and high school […]

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Clarinda Youth Theatre to Present Disney’s Descendants Feb. 13–15

Clarinda Youth Theatre to Present Disney’s Descendants Feb. 13–15

Clarinda Youth Theatre to Present Disney’s Descendants Feb. 13–15 Clarinda Community School District’s youth theatre program will present Disney’s Descendants at […]

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Stanton is staying busy this winter, with downtown shopping, youth sports, library activities, and Valentine’s Day plans all coming together in the weeks ahead

Stanton is staying busy this winter, with downtown shopping, youth sports, library activities, and Valentine’s Day plans all coming together in the weeks ahead

Stanton is staying busy this winter, with downtown shopping, youth sports, library activities, and Valentine’s Day plans all coming together […]

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Red Oak City Council highlights: cemetery report, airport appointment, website redesign, EMS funding updates

Red Oak City Council highlights: cemetery report, airport appointment, website redesign, EMS funding updates

Red Oak City Council met Monday night and Mayor Tim Fridolph shared highlights from the meeting. Cemetery Report: Appointment to […]

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Healthy Tails’ Dr. Margaret Brady: Keeping pets lean can reduce osteoarthritis risk and improve quality of life

Healthy Tails’ Dr. Margaret Brady: Keeping pets lean can reduce osteoarthritis risk and improve quality of life

Dr. Margaret Brady from Healthy Tails Retreat says one of the best ways to protect your dog’s joints long-term is […]

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East Mills Community School District is growing its TeamMates mentoring program, and coordinator Lindsey Franklin says the program has seen a big increase in interest in year two

East Mills Community School District is growing its TeamMates mentoring program, and coordinator Lindsey Franklin says the program has seen a big increase in interest in year two

East Mills Community School District is growing its TeamMates mentoring program, and coordinator Lindsey Franklin says the program has seen […]

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Red Oak Activities Director Mark Erickson: Honor Band tonight, busy winter schedule, and a big push for student involvement

Red Oak Activities Director Mark Erickson: Honor Band tonight, busy winter schedule, and a big push for student involvement

Red Oak Activities Director Mark Erickson: Honor Band tonight, busy winter schedule, and a big push for student involvement Red […]

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NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTHWEST IOWA RESIDENTS AGE 55 OR BETTER

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTHWEST IOWA RESIDENTS AGE 55 OR BETTER

    If you are age 55 plus and are looking to make a difference in Mills, Montgomery, Page or […]

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Stanton CSD Update: National Mentoring Month, Pink Out details, FFA Toy Show, and busy winter activities

Stanton CSD Update: National Mentoring Month, Pink Out details, FFA Toy Show, and busy winter activities

  Thanks for the poem this morning too!!!     Stanton Community School District shared a full update with KCSI, […]

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December Red Oak Jr. Sr. High School, Students of the Month

December Red Oak Jr. Sr. High School, Students of the Month

11/12th Grade: L-R: Ethan Strunk, Owen Blystone, Kaden Conn, Anna Butz, Audrina Johnson & Guadalupe Ramos Not Pictured: Brooklyn Gilleland, […]

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Griswold Elementary Recognizes Artist of the Month, Prepares for FAST Testing, Shares Activities Update

Griswold Elementary Recognizes Artist of the Month, Prepares for FAST Testing, Shares Activities Update

Griswold Elementary Principal Nigel Horton stopped by KCSI to share a mid-winter update that included student recognition, upcoming assessments, winter […]

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Senator Joni Ernst talks federal waste, alleged Minnesota fraud, and recognizes LeRette Funeral Chapel as Small Business of the Week

Senator Joni Ernst talks federal waste, alleged Minnesota fraud, and recognizes LeRette Funeral Chapel as Small Business of the Week

  U.S. Senator Joni Ernst joined us on-air to discuss efforts to reduce federal fraud, waste, and abuse, including concerns […]

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Farm Bureau’s Role Beyond Insurance: Connor Hultman Discusses 2026 Priorities for Iowa Agriculture and Rural Communities

Farm Bureau’s Role Beyond Insurance: Connor Hultman Discusses 2026 Priorities for Iowa Agriculture and Rural Communities

Connor Hultman from Montgomery County Farm Bureau joined us this morning to explain what Farm Bureau is beyond insurance, how […]

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Clarinda Lutheran School German Dinner and Silent Auction, Sunday February 1

Clarinda Lutheran School German Dinner and Silent Auction, Sunday February 1

Clarinda Lutheran School German Dinner and Silent Auction, Sunday February 1      

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MCMH Foundation launches first-ever “Trivia Through the Decades” fundraiser Feb. 21 in Red Oak

MCMH Foundation launches first-ever “Trivia Through the Decades” fundraiser Feb. 21 in Red Oak

    MCMH Foundation launches first-ever “Trivia Through the Decades” fundraiser Feb. 21 in Red Oak Red Oak area residents […]

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Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen to Host First Annual Beef Symposium Jan. 22 in Red Oak

Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen to Host First Annual Beef Symposium Jan. 22 in Red Oak

Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen to Host First Annual Beef Symposium Jan. 22 in Red Oak The Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen are launching […]

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