Monmouth Monthly
A peek inside what's new in Monmouth, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Coast, an hour from the Cascades, and in the heart of the Willamette Valley; Monmouth is a place where great things grow. Join us as we talk to Monmouth's movers and shakers.
Episodes
Join us this month as we share a mega-episode with an interview with Ed Propst. Ed has been a music teacher with the Central School District since 2005 and a music performer since he was very young. He shares his road to music education, his philosophy of teaching, and some of his favorite local bands. Hear some tracks from DTW and get ready to rock at Music in the Park!
Join us this month as we celebrate Public Works Week! This month our guests are David Karr, City Engineer at the City of Monmouth, and Darin Dornbusch who is the Wastewater specialist at Monmouth Public Works. They share with us some of the projects that have been working on; from rapid flashing beams to help folks cross Highway 99 to sidewalks to the newest gadget - the Sewer Camera Trailer! Learn how you can make a ...
This month we chat with Melody Barrett and Sharon Oberst from the Monmouth Arts and Culture Commission (MAC) and Dena Jones from the Monmouth Public Library to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month. Sharon and Melody share with us all about the new rotating art exhibits at Monmouth City Hall. Want to join the commission or learn more about how to be a featured artist? Follow the link below! Next, Dena tells us all th...
Join us this month as we talk to Roxanne Beltz, the President of the Monmouth Business Association (MBA). Roxanne shares with us ways to get involved with great community events - even if you are not a business owner! From Monmouth Music in the Park to Making Spirits Bright, there are lots of events to enjoy. Roxanne also shares information about our upcoming event - the 2nd Annual Dress Like Fred Day! Come ride the M...
This month we are excited to welcome Western University President, Jesse Peters and Vice President of Development | Executive Director of the Western Oregon University Foundation, Katie Wojke. Dr. Peters shares his favorite pieces of literature and what he says is the quintessential American novel (we’ve linked to it in the show notes!). Katie shares her road to WOU, what makes WOU special, and how you can impact the ...
This month we hear from Monmouth Power and Light Director, Wade Carey. Wade shares with us his road to working in the industry, his insights on hot topics in power, and how customers can save money on their utility bill. Wade also shares how someone can have a career in Power and Light. Any guesses on what he listens to on his commute? You’ll find out this month!
Join us as we look back on Monmouth 2024 with Mayor Cec Koontz and City Manager Rochelle Roaden. They also talk about their vision for the future of Monmouth, the impact of Mayor John McArdle on the entire state of Oregon, and what we can expect as we enter 2025.
Director of the Veterans Resource Center at WOU, Logan Doerfler and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Zach Hammerle join the pod this month to chat about Veterans Day activities as Western Oregon University which include the return of the Ruck N’ Run around Downtown Monmouth. Also featured, Zach talks about the many ways Campus Recreation serves the entire community.
This month we chat with Dave Beasley from Western Oregon University. Dave chats with us about all things Smith Fine Arts, WOU Fall sports, and strangely enough, 18th Century British Literature.
- To learn more about Smith Fine Arts, go HERE
- To learn more about Wolves fall sports, go HERE
- To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE
Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE. Thanks for listening!
Join us this month for a two-part episode featuring Amy Lemco and Marilyn Morton to talk about the spooky activities happening in Monmouth and Independence on October 4th (History and Mystery in Monmouth) and 5th (Ghost Walk in Independence); and we also have Dave Morin from the Independence Grocery Outlet to chat about their latest philanthropic effort to help support the Monmouth Senior Community Center.
Join us this month as we welcome Monmouth Police Chief Isaiah Haines and Finance Director Susie Marston to chat about public safety fees in Monmouth. Hear from them why these are needed and what they will include. We also share ways folks can get involved in the process - from the budget committee, boards and commissions, and attending city council meetings.
- For a transcript of this episode, go HERE
- To watch City C...
Join us this month as we welcome the House Band of Monmouth - Tuesday String Band! The local trio talks about their influences, how they came together, and what they do when they aren’t entertaining the masses. You can hear Tuesday Sting Band for free in Monmouth on August 14th at Monmouth Music in the Park and on July 4th at the 4th of July festival in Main Street Park.
- To learn more Tuesday String Band, go HERE
- F...
This month we welcome PJ Armstrong and Miriam Haugen who are here to talk about Monmouth Music in the Park! They dish about their favorite returning acts and we get excited about the entire lineup. Join us for Music in the Park Wednesdays in July and August starting on July 10th. This free concert series is brought to you by the Monmouth MBA and our amazing community sponsors.
This month we are joined by Amy Lemco and Logan Doerfler. Amy is a member of the Historic Commission at the City of Monmouth and she is sharing about the cool things happening including their newest venture, Listen to a Legacy. Logan is the Director at the Veterans Resource Center at Western Oregon University (WOU). Logan shares with us why the resource center is so important to our veteran population at WOU and some ...
Talking Trash with Josh Brandt! Listen this month as we hear about this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to our area. Josh tells us about growing up in Monmouth, his family’s love for Central High and Western Oregon sports, and how he came to be the head of Brandt’s Sanitary Service. Josh also talks about how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost.
This month we are excited to chat with Eden Olsen and Lindsay Darling. Eden and Lindsay are the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares with us the benefits of a CSA and Lindsay gets us excited for the Supper Club's return March 28th.
This month we are joined by Suzanne Dufner, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Monmouth. She talks about the return of the Love Local program, what it means to shop small this time of year, and some things she is looking forward to in 2024.
To learn more about Love Local, go HERE
To sign up for the City's e-newsletter, go HERE
We welcome Monmouth, Oregon Mayor Cec Koontz to the podcast. She shares with us her volunteerism through the years from her time on Boards and Commissions to becoming the Mayor of Monmouth. She also talks about some of the great things that happened in Monmouth in 2023 and what she hopes to see in the future.
- To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE
- To subscribe to Monmouth's e-newsletter to sta...
The Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts comes to the pod to talk about Monmouth's results in the Arts and Economic Prosperity survey (AEP6), his new love of knitting, and how we can unite our communities and enhance our economies through support of the arts. Randy joins us from Washington, D.C. on his road tour through Oregon visiting the 19 cities who participated in the AEP6.
This month we get to talk about our two annual December events, Making Spirits Bright and the Tree Lighting and light parade at Western Oregon University. Join guests Megan Habermann-Guthrie, Katelyn Grainger, and Emily McNulty as they talk about the history of these events and what makes them so special that people return year after year.
- To learn more about Making Spirits Bright, visit HERE
- To learn more about th...
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