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Spencer Dirks

Program Director

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KNIA/KRLS Radio

Preston's Summary

Spencer Dirks is the Program Director at KNIA/KRLS Radio. He focuses on a variety of topics including local news, community events, and public affairs, bringing a comprehensive perspective to the airwaves. Spencer has been featured in KNIA/KRLS Radio, where he shares his insights and expertise with the audience.

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Geo Focus

Knoxville, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 26 %
Events: 26 %
Event Coverage: 25 %
Seasonal: 16 %
Private Sector Announcements: 1 %

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Pitching Insights

Spencer Dirks' coverage predominantly focuses on obituaries and memorials, with a significant emphasis on family and relationships. When reaching out to Spencer, consider offering human-interest stories or personal accounts that celebrate the lives of individuals. Personalities and unique life experiences are likely to resonate well with this audience.

His work also includes event coverage and seasonal content, so when pitching, it may be beneficial to tie your story into current events or relevant occasions. If you have heartwarming tales about individuals or families that could serve as meaningful tributes, these would likely align with Spencer's interests in memorializing people's lives.

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Articles

KNIA/KRLS Radio

Joan Van Klootwyk

By: Spencer Dirks

A celebration of life service for Joan “Jo” Van Klootwyk, will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Gosport Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Humane Society in Jo’s memory.

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Mary Lowe

By: Spencer Dirks

Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Lowe, 93, of Chariton, will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be considered for Evelyn to the Chariton Public Library and / or Pin Oak Marsh.

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Keith Kent

Keith Kent

By: Spencer Dirks

Keith E. Kent, 95 of Lucas, services will be as as follows: Visitation from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Funeral service to be held Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00 am at Pierschbacher Funeral Home.

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Kay Terpstra

By: Spencer Dirks

Funeral services for Kay Terpstra, age 85 will be held at 1:30pm, Friday, August 22nd at Otley Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00pm, Thursday at the church. The Garden Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Max Smith

Max Smith

By: Spencer Dirks

Funeral services for Max Smith age 72, CEO of Smith Fertilizer and Grain, will be held Friday, August 22nd at 10:00am at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery. Following the service, there will be a gathering at the funeral home to celebrate Max’s life by sharing stories and fellowship. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Memorials in Max’s name may be made in care of his family and will be designated to some of Max’s many passions.

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Janet French

By: Spencer Dirks

Funeral services for Janet French, 84, of Bussey, will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville (corner of Main and Harlan).

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Steven Miller

Steven Miller

By: Spencer Dirks

Memorial services for Steven Miller, 63, of Newton, will be held, at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Pence Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday. Memorials may be designated in Steve’s name and left at the funeral home. Please make check payable to Nancy Miller.

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Lois Schmelzle

Lois Schmelzle

Graveside services for Lois Schmelzle, age 90, will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, August 23rd at the Sully Cemetery. The Garden Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Tweet Share Email

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Kenneth Lundy

Kenneth Lundy

Funeral services for Kenneth Lundy, age 77 of Knoxville, will be held Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00am at the First United Methodist Church. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends

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Jenifer Widner

By: Spencer Dirks

Funeral Services for Jenifer Widner age 51, of Newton, will be held at 1:30pm Sunday, August 31st at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family will greet guestsprior to services from 12:30-1:30pm. Memorials may be directed to her daughter, Cassie Fortune, to help with funeral expenses, or given through her GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/920a44f4.

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