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A series of state athletic championships will take place in northwest Arkansas later this year.

Cold water plunges can be a family activity– at least, that’s what the Dollars think. Whitney and Lillyan Dollar have participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge for years now. They spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about their experience and how they approach fundraising.

Stephanie Price is tougher than most. She’s a multi-sport athlete for the Arkansas Special Olympics and participates in the organization’s Polar Plunge every year. This February, she, along with many other brave souls, will leap into the Creekmore Park Pool.

Steve Schlanger’s career takes him around the world. He’s a sportscaster who covers the Olympics, ESPN, and FIFA, the governing body of international soccer. This fall, he dropped by the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio.

On today's show, a years-long restoration process in the Ouachita National Forest produces unexpected results, like finding a remnant population of rare woodpeckers. Also, Steve Schlanger explains the multitasking required to broadcast sports. Plus, Two Friends Books in Bentonville begins a nonprofit venture.

In today's show, we discuss a new public-private partnership in Fayetteville aimed at collecting food waste for composting. We also explore Steve Clark's career in Little Rock and Fayetteville. Additionally, the Bentonville Bulletin provides updates on a current issue facing the Bentonville School District.

Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams takes some time to remember longtime contributor and Razorback journalism legend Bob Holt, who passed away earlier this week.

On today’s show, a conversation with Pastor Steve Sheely from Rolling Hills Baptist Church about the annual candlelight service for parents who have lost a child. Plus, sharing a love for the Little Missouri River. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics explains what change on the Fort Smith Board of Directors could mean.

Very soon, thousands of people will leap into freezing cold water across the state during Special Olympics Arkansas’ annual Polar Plunge. The event, hosted by Law Enforcement Torch Run, helps keep Special Olympics Arkansas cost-free for athletes. Justin Tate is a special Olympian and veteran plunger. The Elkins resident jumps into Beaver Lake every winter and visited with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the event.

On today’s show, a conversation with Zach Arns from ESPN Arkansas about bowl games and the Razorbacks’ chances of playing in one. Also, the latest episode of "Ozarks ri-Ṃajeļ". Plus, we hear about the latest news in the River Valley from Michael Tilley and weekend events from April Wallace.