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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 8-11-26

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Special Olympics, Take Time to Be, Rally on the Reeds, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Read Ottawa.

Special Olympics Michigan recently hosted a Women's Sports Day to grow participation of female athletes in the SO Michigan program. The roving mic was on site to capture voices and passion.

Nathan Hickman joins in, founder of a movement Take Time to Be, helping people discover the value of gratitude. Much of the mission is dedicated to Nathan's late brother Chad, who made the impossible seems ordinary. We talk about Nathan's life dedication, including the Chad Hickman Bridge of Hope.

The annual Rally on Reeds 2026 Volleyball game happens under the lights in East GR tomorrow night. We talk to Coach Bruce Hungerford and players about the rally, outdoor volleyball venue, and participating teams.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is committed to helping military personnel transition into the transportation workforce through programs that make it easier, faster, and more affordable. We talk to Cicely Waters, Director of Communications.

Read Ottawa is a nonprofit helping over 120 adults learn to speak, write and read English in Ottawa County. One to one tutoring is offered for free. Richelle Hofman talks about this and overcoming tremendous hardships.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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