Full Circle by Christian Wingire
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The James River Valley Library System (JRVLS) holds numerous books, sharing stories from around the world.
And some of these stories come from our area.
Christian W. Wingire was born and raised in North Dakota, growing up in Woodworth and Medina. He left the state when he was nineteen years old to serve in the U.S. Navy.
Library Director Joe Rector says Wingire wrote the book to help deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
Wingire served as a Navy corpsman with the Marines. Originally, he was supposed to be in 6 months of combat and 6 months in a supporting role, but that didn’t happen.
Rector adds that the story also shares the disrespect from demonstrators that many such as Wingire experienced when they arrived back in the U.S. from Vietnam. The story truly comes “full circle” when he returns home to Medina and has an emotional reunion with his parents.
Rector says Wingire’s story Full Circle can be checked out at either the Alfred Dickey Library or Stutsman County Library. His other book Winds Across the Northern Prairie is also available and centers on his growing up in the Woodworth and Medina areas of Stutsman County.
In other Library news, Rector says they have had great success with the newly installed Little Free Libraries in the area.
After school classes and partnerships also continue at the JRVLS. For more information, visit jrvls.org or call either Alfred Dickey Library at 701-252-2990 or Stutsman County Library at 701-252-1531.
Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Joe Rector below:
-
1/29/26 - Let's Talk About It - Giving Hearts Day: Dakota Children's Advocacy Center
-
1/20/26 - Let's Talk About It: Hot Rod Junkies Car Show
-
11/24/25 Let's Talk About It: Jamestown Community Thanksgiving Dinner
-
11/19/25 - Let's Talk About It: Upcoming Victory Lutheran Church Concert
-
11/13/25 - Let's Talk About It: Jamestown Parks & Rec
-
11/11/25 - Let's Talk About It: 2025 UJ Christmas Concert
-
10/28/25 - Let's Talk About It: Victory Lutheran Church Trunk Or Treat
-
10/22/25 - Let's Talk About It: James Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet
-
10/9/25 - Let's Talk About It: The Latest At Jamestown Parks And Recreation
-
9/4/25 - Let's Talk About Sports - UJ Football HC Brian Mistro
-
8/28/25 - Let's Talk About Sports - JHS Football HC Bill Nelson
-
Nurse Honor Guard; Robin Iszler and Sydney Johnson
-
8/6/25 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC Pillars Of Giving Gala
-
8/1/25 - Let's Talk About It - Fishing For A Cause
-
8/1/25 - Let's Talk About It - Raising Hell For ALS Awareness
-
7/31/25 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Spencer Arndt
-
6/16/25 - Gospel Artist Ben Rutabara
-
Let's Talk About it: JRMC's 15th Annual Golf Fore Good
-
4/23/25 - Let's Talk About It - Bees & Brews - Stutsman County Conservation District
-
4-8-25 - Let's Talk About It - Deidre Hillman
KQDJ Podcast
The KQDJ Podcast is your direct link to the latest local information from Jamestown and the surrounding area including Blue Jay and Jimmie Sports and Local News and Events. Catch local sports with Jarin Matheny as he chats with local coaches and players. You can also hear previous game broadcasts and interviews. Listen to Let's Talk About It, a community focused show highlighting area events and non-profits in Jamestown and Stutsman County. Let's Talk About It can be heard every Monday through Friday at 6:30 AM on Jamestown 107.1 FM.