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Spring Stories, Big Milestones, and One Simple Question: What Do You Want to Hear?
Randy Wilburn
April 09, 2025
Hey Folks,
Spring is blooming here in Northwest Arkansas, and while the world’s spinning fast—from NWA to D.C. to everywhere in between—I’ve been keeping my focus on what matters: telling stories that lift people up.
This month marks 6 years of I Am Northwest Arkansas®—can you believe it? On April 1st, we quietly hit our anniversary, and I just want to say thank you. Whether you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning or just tuned in, I’m grateful you’re here.
🎧 This Week’s Episode: Why Public Radio Still Matters
I sat down with my good friend Clint Schaff, the new General Manager of KUAF 91.3 FM, for a deep conversation about the future of public radio in our region.
We talked about KUAF’s legacy, why it still matters, and how we can all help keep it going—for our kids and their kids. If you’ve ever listened to NPR or had your worldview shaped by it (like I did growing up with Sesame Street and Morning Edition), this one’s for you.
👉 Listen now → Episode 311
A few weeks back, I featured a group of locals teaching Mahjong to a whole new generation in NWA. It’s about more than just tiles—it’s community, strategy, and connection.
I also sat down with two of the Lewis brothers from Lewis Automotive Group. We talked about the challenges of running a multi-generational business (and yes, I asked if they all get free cars—spoiler: they don’t).
☕ We Had Coffee — And You’re Invited to the Next One
We held our very first I Am Northwest Arkansas® Coffee Meetup at Ozark Natural Foods on April 4th, and it was a hit! Great people, good vibes, real conversations.
Missed it? No worries. We’re doing another one this summer. Stay tuned for details!
🧭 FindItNWA.com Is Live 🎉
We officially launched FindItNWA.com—our hyper-local business directory with nearly 2,000 listings and more being added daily. If you own or love a local business, this is where you want to be.
➡️ List your business or explore local gems → FindItNWA.com
🗣️ Tell Us What You Want to Hear
To celebrate our 6th year and keep improving, we’re asking you to help shape the future of the show.
It only takes a few minutes, and your input will help us craft the kind of stories you want more of.
📝 Take the Listener Survey → Click HERE
Thanks again for being part of the journey. Here’s to sharing more positive stories—one voice at a time.
Talk soon,
Randy Wilburn
Host of I Am Northwest Arkansas®