Out And About With Jamie Grout

Jamie Grout
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A podcast with veteran broadcaster Jamie Grout having conversations with various folks around Central Iowa

  1. 5h ago

    Newtons Franchise Fee Podcast with Mayor Randy Ervin and Mary Watters

    The proposed franchise fee for the city of Newton has become a highly emotional issue for many in Newton. This is understandibly so in that property taxes are already high and now the city wants to tack on what is conisdered another tax to the citizens that many feel is unfair. However the city counters that by saying that because their hands are tied because of the state legislature they are going to have to find other sources for revenue otherwise they are going to have to cut city services if more funding isn't available. The 3rd reading of the proposed franchise fee is coming up at Monday's Newton City Council meeting and the City Council chambers once again will no doubt have overflow crowds of folks venting their frustrations. Because of this I brought two people together on both sides of the issue to discuss the franchise fees. Mayor Randy Ervin who is a proponent of the fees and Mary Watters who is against the fees. At my suggestion Mary asked for questions on Facebook to ask the Mayor for this podcast. Normally my podcast will go no longer than 30 minutes but the entire length of the interview went just over 50 minutes. We not only discussed the franchise fees but also got into the lawsuits the city has had to deal with and the AU chemical plant which at one point had thought to be a sure thing but now seems to be somewhat in jepordy. The Mayor also teases us with some good news coming for the Newton City Council meeting for Monday night in this podcast. Normally I would also have a video attached to my podcast but because of the length of the podcast I skipped the video this time.

    Newtons Franchise Fee Podcast with Mayor Randy Ervin and Mary Watters

  2. 1d ago

    Empowerment Center Grinnell Podcast

    In this podcast I had a nice conversation with Derice Aragon who is The Program Manager for The Empowerment Command Center (ECC) in Grinnell. This is an organization that mainly tries to help the homeless but can help anyone going through a crisis situation. It's located next to the Medicap Pharmacy in Grinnell. In the podcast you will hear Derice talk about all the services they offer. It's a sattlite location for the main organization located in Des Moines. I think the Empowerment Center deserves out total support for folks who are in desperate need of help. The good news that that in this podcast you will hear Derice tell of some success stories of how The Empowerment Command Center has had many success stories.

    Empowerment Center Grinnell Podcast

  3. 3d ago

    Inspiration Garden Podcast with Mark Monroe and Carol Camp

    The Inspiration Gardens at DMACC in Newton are growing and are having a big event this Saturday morning. I talk about this with Master Gardners Mark Monroe and Carol Camp on this edition of Out And About With Jamie Grout

    Inspiration Garden Podcast with Mark Monroe and Carol Camp

  4. Jul 24

    Jasper County Fair Report & Podcast 7-24

    This a combination podcast for the final day of The Jasper County Fair and I wrap up the Fair reports with an interview with The Jasper County Fair Queen and Princess. I want to personally thank ISU Extension Youth Coordinator Stacy Wilson the her interns for all help she and they have given me for the results of the projects the kids in 4-H and FFA have done. The results are great but what you don't see is all the hard work these kids put in every year with their projects. They deserve to be in the spotlight and that's why I do these reports. I could not do these reports without the help of the fine sponsors I have that support this podcast including the presenting sponsor Timberline East Campground and Johnson Aviation, Inc., Lonnie Portner - State Farm Insurance Agent, Brookwood Inc, and Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Ia.Thanks also to Little Red, Lynette Neubauer Baker, my podcast and video podcast partner who I could not do these without.

    Jasper County Fair Report & Podcast 7-24

  5. Jul 23

    There are many things going on in Grinnell in the next few days. Find out what's happening with my newest Grinnell Happenings Podcast

    Everything from Art In The Park to Farmers Markets to Music In The Park coming up in the next few days in Grinnell. Find out what's going on with my Grinnell Happenings Podcast.

    There are many things going on in Grinnell in the next few days. Find out what's happening with my newest Grinnell Happenings Podcast

  6. Jul 23

    Jasper County Fair Results For 7-22 With Stacy Wilson

    Here are more results from this years Jasper County Fair with ISU Estenson Youth Coordinator Stacy Wilson on what happened with the 4-H and FFA kids at the fair for 7-21 and 7-22.

    Jasper County Fair Results For 7-22 With Stacy Wilson

  7. Jul 22

    Jasper County Fair Report 7-21 for Tuesday with Stacy Wilson

    More results on what happened with the 4-H and FFA kids at this year's Jasper County Fair with ISU Youth Coordinator Stacy Wilson for Tuesday. Let's give these kids a pat on the back by putting a spotlight on their acomplishments.

    Jasper County Fair Report 7-21 for Tuesday with Stacy Wilson

  8. Jul 21

    Speed "The Sauce Man" Herrig Of Cookies BBQ Sauce Podcast

    Since I'll be busy this week at The Jasper County Fairgrounds with Stacy Wilson compiling reports on what the 4-H and FFA youngsters are doing I'll be replaying some of the best interviews I've had in the past year. In this podcast I interviewiewed Speed Herrig who is know for his Cookies BBQ Sauce. I'm sure you've seen is catchy commercials over the years and if you go to this years Iowa State Fair you'll see his rib wagon. His story if getting into the BBQ Sauce business is very interesting. As you'll hear he was in the automotive and auto parts business and stumbled into the BBQ Sauce business through a lawsuit. Enjoy this best of podcast with Speed "the sauceman" Herrig.

    Speed "The Sauce Man" Herrig Of Cookies BBQ Sauce Podcast
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A podcast with veteran broadcaster Jamie Grout having conversations with various folks around Central Iowa

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