Ignite Sparks City of Sparks, Nevada

In this episode, we talk to City of Sparks Housing Specialist Amy Jones and Katie Coleman, Nevada Rural Housing Communications Director about all things housing. The City of Sparks has some great programs including our Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Repair Grant, and Deferred Payment Loan programs. We also discuss utilizing Home Means Nevada funds to purchase two parcels for affordable housing. Sparks is considered rural as we have less than $150,000 residents, so Katie talks a...

Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth was recently appointed as Interim City Manager by Mayor Lawson and the Sparks City Council. Listen as he talks about some great new technology at the Sparks Police Department and how he plans to rebuild trust and bring stability as he steps into managing the City for the next six to nine months while we search for a new City Manager. Lots of great stuff #happeninghere! #sparksproud#IgniteSparks

Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) recently held its 40th Anniversary Celebration. What started as Sparks Family Medicine, a small hospital on the hill below the S in Sparks, has now expanded to two hospitals, free-standing ERs and so much more. In this episode of Ignite Sparks, Community Relations Manager Julie Duewel talks with NNMC's CEO Helen Lidholm and Chief of Staff Dr. Travis Keickbusch. #IgniteSparks

We are excited to introduce you to our new Fire Chief Walt White. In this episode of the Ignite Sparks podcast, Chief White will talk about some of his new initiatives, some new things coming to the department -- including two ambulances--and the building of Fire Station 6. Take a listen!#IgniteSparks

In this episode of the Ignite Sparks podcast, Community Relations Manager Julie Duewel talks with outgoing Parks and Recreation Director Tony Pehle. Listen as he talks about his career path, his favorite moments, and what he'll miss most. All of us at the City will greatly miss him! #SparksProud#IgniteSparks

In this episode of the Ignite Sparks Podcast we talk with our new Community Services Director Michael Drinkwater. He talks about his great staff and all the amazing things they do each day. Check it out!#IgniteSparks