In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are four talented young ladies from the Mower County CEO program. They stopped by to fill us in on a very special concert coming up in two weeks: Local Legends; featuring Martin Zellar, Molly Kate Kestner, and Riley Olson. We also take some time to learn about the businesses these young people have created..

Then I’ll stop out at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and talk with Luke Reese about the Winter Survival classes that are being taught to area eighth graders.

And finally a conversation with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk a little about the upcoming For The Love of Austin event and also the importance of audits.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. This week we talk about love and an awesome event coming up on Thursday February 13th.

Then I’ll check in at the Austin Public Library and visit with the library’s Technology Director about some upcoming events and special help with your technology, should you need it.

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This week's recap includes an interesting art opening and an opportunity for musicians, artists, and vendors to be part of the Taste of Nations slated for Saturday May 17 at Bandshell Community Park. Plus a rundown of the week in sports.

Then I get the chance to visit with Mower County's Engineer Mitch Wenum and Assistant County Engineer Denny Zwiener. If you have ever wondered what county engineers do, I think we get the answers for you.

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What do Austin Parks, Bird Flu, the music of CCR and Chicago, and Broadway all have in common? These are the subjects we get into in this episode.
First I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. As many of you know, bringing in tourists to Austin, whether it is individuals, families, or groups, is what Discover Austin is focused on. The job is a bit easier because Austin has some incredible facilities that groups, organizations, and teams are looking for to hold their events. Many of those amenities are overseen by the Austin Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. We get the chance to visit with Jason Sehon, Parks and Recreation and Forestry Director about his role in keeping these facilities in top condition.

Then I’ll check in at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and talk with Luke Reese about the current outbreak of avian flu and the precautions being taken by the Nature Center Staff.

And finally, a conversation with Tom Robbins, Executive Director at Austin Area Arts. We’ll talk about the renovation project now underway at the Paramount Theater and a series of concerts that are scheduled around Austin over the next few months. If you like the music of Chicago, CCR, and even Broadway, you’ll want to listen and get ready to get your tickets. These shows are going to be great.
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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk about some of the many new books coming out in the next few weeks and some very unique gifts that are available as well.

Then I’ll check in at the Austin Public Library for a conversation with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll recap last weekend’s puzzle-palooza and also look forward to a number of very special events coming up in the next few weeks.

And finally, a conversation with Melissa Swenson at Austin Utilities. There are some changes coming to some of the rebate programs in the Austin Utilities Conserve and Save program. We’ll also talk about some new rebate opportunities that will be available very soon.

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A quick update on news and sports from the past week and then a conversation with Micah Peterson from the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District about their annual tree program.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Luke Reese at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. We talk a little about the Friends of the Nature Center Annual Meeting, which is taking place this weekend, and also about the impacts of the emerald ash borer infestation, both at the Nature Center and across the city, and what actions are being taken to mitigate the damage and remove dead trees.

Then a visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We have more information about the For The Love Of Austin event and also talk about partnerships that help the Foundation continue to grow.

And finally, a conversation with Nancy Schnable and her special guest Jamey Helgeson from Life Mower County. We will share information about three large fundraising events coming up in the near future that help keep Life Mower County running and serving their clients in Austin and Mower County.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore in Downtown Austin. With spring just around the corner, many of your favorite authors are coming out with new material. Now would be a great time to stop in and pre-order the next book from your favorite author.

Then a visit with Julie Clinfelter at the Austin Public Library. The last couple of weeks the library has hosted some very large events and this weekend the Friends of the Library will be holding their second annual puzzle-palooza. This year’s event will feature two sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. We’ll hear all about.

And finally, a very special conversation. I had the honor of visiting with the 2025 Paint The Town Pink Ambassador Breanna Bortner at the Hormel Institute. She will share with us her cancer journey. And we’ll talk with Brenna Gerhart, Development Administrative Manager, about events coming up that you can get involved with and help accelerate the answers to cancer.

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