Episodes
31
Latest episode
Sep 2024
Language
EN-US
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.
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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 second film fest, the Ottumwa International Film Festival.https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/https://www.gopip.org/events/ottumwa-international-film-festivalListen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #ottumwa #iowa #wapellocounty #district25 #HansWilz Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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!Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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.Listen at: https://www.gopip.org/news/podcasts or wherever to get your podcasts!#gopip #talkottumwa #podcast #ottumwa #ottumwaiowa #iowa #midwest #economicdevelopment #chamberofcommerce #communitydevelopment
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