Talk Ottumwa!

Talk Ottumwa!

Talk Ottumwa is a podcast focused on businesses and topical economic development issues in and around Ottumwa, IA. Hosted by Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, the program promotes area businesses, and aims to educate listeners.

Episodes

September 27, 2024 41 mins

In the final episode of the series Arts in Ottumwa, we sit down with Scott Hallgren, Executive Director of Bridge View Center.  He talks about the facility, the activities, and the value of the center for Ottumwa.

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In this episode, we continue the discussion on the arts in Ottumwa by sitting down with Insane Mike Saunders and Jason Bolinger. These two guys have been independent filmmakers for 24 years with their company, Prescribed Films. They've also been running a film festival called Halloweenapalooza right here in Ottumwa for 14 years. They share how filmmaking is one of the most creative art forms while announcing Ottumwa's sec...

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September 6, 2024 20 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Holly Berg, Board Chair of Ottumwa Area Arts Council. We discuss all things physical art in Ottumwa, from the Main Street District to Church Street to reasons why beautification is important to community identity.

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In this episode, we talk with the Chief of Police for the City of Ottumwa, Chad Farrington.  He gives us an inside look at the Ottumwa Police Department, its initiatives, and the challenges they face in ensuring a safe community.

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February 16, 2024 33 mins

In this episode we speak with Greg Hanshaw, CEO of Community 1st Credit Union, headquartered in Ottumwa, IA.  Greg gives the history of the institution, plans for the future, and even tells us about the differences between credit unions and traditional banks.

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To explore the current state and plans for economic development in the Ottumwa region, we talk with Zach Simonson, Community Development Director for the City of Ottumwa.  This is an all-inclusive conversation, touching on virtually every aspect of development in Ottumwa.

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In this episode of Talk Ottumwa!, we sit down with William Kiefer, CEO of Ottumwa Regional Health Center.  William gives an in-depth update on the hospital, future plans and their involvement in the Greater Ottumwa region.

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In this episode, we have a great conversation Iowa House District 25 Representative Hans Wilz.  Rep. Wilz discusses a wide array of topics that are at the top of the minds of the people of Wapello County and offers insight into the general health and direction of the State of Iowa.

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In this episode of Talk Ottumwa, we sit down with Ottumwa Community School District Superintendent Mike McGrory.  Mike discusses expansion of the buildings, security, staffing and much more!

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September 18, 2023 41 mins

In this final episode in the Mental Health series, we have a conversation with Christina Schark, CEO of Southern Iowa Mental Health and member of the Board of Education for Ottumwa Community Schools.  Christina lends her expertise in the area of mental health to discuss the current trends, how the community is working with mental health, and advocacy around the topic.

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September 15, 2023 11 mins

In this episode of Talk Ottumwa!, we sit down with Ottumwa High School Junior Zoe Kloppenberg.  She tells us about “Stomp Out Stigma”, a program designed to destigmatize the topic of mental health among today’s youth.

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September 13, 2023 34 mins

In this episode, we sit with Amy Nossaman of the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation.  Amy discusses the Legacy Youth Alliance, mental health, and how the community can become involved.  

Information regarding the Legacy Youth Alliance can be found at www.ottumwalegacy.org

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September 11, 2023 23 mins

In this episode, we sit with Kolby Streeby, with American Home Finding.  She talks about the counseling side of youth mental health from the inside. 

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September 7, 2023 26 mins

In the second installment of this series about Mental Health in Ottumwa and Southeast Iowa, we sit down with Abby Jager, a Senior at EBF High School.  She talks about mental health from a student perspective, and also sheds light upon the Legacy Youth Alliance.  

As an addition, it should be noted that Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Schools has increased their number of school counsellors for the 2023-2024 school year.
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September 5, 2023 40 mins

To kick off this mini series on Mental Health Awareness, we sit down with Susan Woodford, the CEO of First Resources Corp.  She discusses mental health and substance abuse in Ottumwa and Southeast Iowa.  She also talks about possible solutions to the problems that we are battling today.

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September 1, 2023 1 min

Get ready for a new 6-part series focusing on mental health and our youth in the Ottumwa region. Not only are we excited because of the diversity of the guests, but we believe that the more we bring awareness, the more we can unite and help end the stigma attached to it. Let's talk Ottumwa!

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December 16, 2022 46 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Garrett Ross, CEO and Executive Director of the Ottumwa YMCA to discuss the improvements to programming and facilities for the organization.

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November 10, 2022 23 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Sandra McReynolds, who tells us everything Food Bank of Iowa.

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October 14, 2022 34 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Shiloh Seim from the Ottumwa Job Corps Center.  We talk about the programming, community involvement of the students, and much more!

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August 5, 2022 47 mins

In this episode, we sit with Laura Carrell, Executive Director of Meet Ottumwa.  She tells us about the organization, its impact to Wapello County, and what the future holds.

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