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A bike-centered program at NWACC, Wild Prairie Winds visits Folk School

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis, Randy Wilburn

Published January 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM CST

On today's show, the coordinators for the Northwest Arkansas Community College trail technician program are looking to put new students to work. Plus, Wild Prairie Winds will unite for a pair of concerts this weekend specifically designed for northwest Arkansas. Also, we meet chef Maudie Schmidt who brought her love of New Orleans cuisine to the region.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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