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Grow Clinton Podcast
The Grow Clinton Podcast
Welcome to the Grow Clinton Podcast!
Do you have an idea for a special guest or topic we should cover? Email podcast@growclinton.com.
Get ready for an exciting journey into the heart of the Greater Clinton Region! We’re diving into the vibrant stories of the people, projects, and partnerships that are sparking innovation and driving progress right here.
This podcast, brought to you by Grow Clinton, a lively 501(c)(6) nonprofit based in Clinton, Iowa, serves as your…
Episodes
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GCP281 - Meet Randy Meier, Candidate for Iowa House District 69
Who represents our region in Des Moines matters to the businesses, families, and communities that call the Clinton area home. Getting to know the people…
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GCP282 - Susie Mesecher and Andy Green Talk Rotary's 2026 Boo Bash
Halloween fun meets community connection on Episode 282 of the Grow Clinton Podcast! Susie Mesecher and Andy Green, representing Clinton's Rotary Club, join us…
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GCP280 - A Conversation with Iowa State Senator Mike Zimmer (District 35)
What’s ahead for Iowa Senate District 35? In Episode 280 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we welcome Mike Zimmer, the district’s incumbent state senator, who is…
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GCP279 - Building Steamer Success with Superintendent Kelli Parsons
Great things are happening at River Bend Schools, and episode 279 of the Grow Clinton Podcast spotlights the people, projects, and priorities moving the…
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GCP278 - A Conversation with Clinton County Treasurer Dustin Johnson
What does it mean to steward taxpayer dollars? In episode 278 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we welcome Dustin Johnson, the incumbent running for Treasurer of…
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GCP277 - Meet Iowa State Representative Norlin Mommsen
Election conversations offer an opportunity to learn more about the people seeking to represent our communities. In Episode 277 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we…
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GCP276 - Meet Iowa Senate Candidate Joe Stutting
Who is seeking to represent our region in Des Moines, and what priorities are shaping their campaigns? Episode 276 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Joe…
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GCP275 - Half Off Savings, and Community Giving with Necker’s Jewelers
Beautiful jewelry. Incredible savings. A commitment to giving back! Episode 275 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Savannah Necker-Levesque of Necker’s…
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GCP273 - A Conversation with Iowa House District 70 Candidate George Pickup
What does a stronger Iowa economy look like, and how can state policy support the schools and communities that help it grow? In Episode 273 of the Grow Clinton…
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GCP274 - Meet James McHugh, Candidate for Clinton County Attorney
What does the next chapter look like for the Clinton County Attorney's Office? In Episode 274 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we sit down with James McHugh, the…
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GCP272 - A New School Year & Bright Future for Clinton Students w/Dr. Wes Golden
A new school year brings new opportunities, and plenty to talk about! In Episode 272 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we welcome Dr. Wes Golden, Superintendent of…
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GCP271 - Designed to Withstand Nature's Extremes w/Ryan & William of Atlas Roofing Corporation
The Grow Clinton Podcast is pleased to welcome Ryan Larkin and William Fairman of Atlas Roofing Corporation for Episode 271. Listen in as they discuss Atlas…
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GCP269 - Quality Flooring at Carpetland USA w/Doug Bertrand & Brooke Ottens
The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Doug Bertrand and Brooke Ottens of Carpetland USA in Clinton, Iowa. They join us to discuss the…
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GCP270 - Christ Focused Education at Unity Christian Schools w/Dr. Jessica
Grow Clinton is proud to welcome Dr. Jessica Hollewell, Superintendent of Unity Christian Schools, for Episode 270 of the Grow Clinton Podcast. Download the…
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GCP267 - Pathway Living Center, Inc. w/Chris Evans, Associate Day Hab Director
Episode 267 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Chris Evans, Day Hab Associate Director at Pathway Living Center, Inc. in Clinton, Iowa. Chris joins the…
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GCP268 - Shattering Stigma & Breaking the Silence w/Shawn Hickey of Speak Out Against Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to share resources, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and remind people…
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GCP266 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Supporting Youth Literacy w/Tammy McClimon
The Grow Clinton Podcast returns with Episode 266, featuring Tammy McClimon of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Clinton County, Iowa. Tammy joins us to…
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GCP265 - Great Products @ Even Better Prices! The Deal Pit w/Maria Crooks
Episode 265 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Maria Crooks, owner of The Deal Pit—Clinton, Iowa's newest destination for value-minded shoppers looking for…
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GCP264 - Northeast Community School District w/Alicia Christiansen, Superintendent
The Grow Clinton Podcast is pleased to welcome Alicia Christiansen, superintendent of the Northeast Community School District, for Episode 264.As the 2026/2027…
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GCP263 - Powering Growth in the Greater Clinton Region w/Cheri Monahan of ITC Midwest
Episode 263 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Cheri Monahan, Director of Customer & Business Solutions for ITC Midwest, for an important conversation about…
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GCP262 - Partnering for Progress w/AJ Martin, General Manager at Burlington Junction Railway
Grow Clinton is pleased to welcome AJ Martin of Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) to Episode 262 of the Grow Clinton Podcast.In this episode, AJ discusses…
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GCP261 - Well-Rounded Medical Services w/Tom & Ellie of Community Health Care, Inc.
In this episode, we welcome Tom Bowman and Ellie Kenney of Community Health Care (CHC), Inc. to discuss the organization's work, current updates, and its…
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GCP260 - The Sticky Stuff w/3M Cordova, IL's Eric Funk & Briana Davis
The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Eric Funk, Site Director at 3M in Cordova, Illinois, and Administrative Assistant Briana Davis. Listen…
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GCP259 - Camanche Community School District w/Justin Shaffer, Superintendent
In Episode 259 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we welcome Justin Shaffer, superintendent of the Camanche Community School District, for a timely conversation…
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GCP258 - QTS Data Centers: Exploring Opportunity in Clinton, Iowa w/Travis Wright & Bill Micheel
Grow Clinton Podcast Episode 258 features Travis Wright, CEM, and Bill Micheel of QTS for a discussion about QTS’s proposed data center campus in Clinton…
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GCP257 - Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! Celebrate Oktoberfest w/Grow Clinton on September 18th
Get ready to raise a glass, enjoy great food, and celebrate German tradition right here in Clinton!In episode 257 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Grow Clinton’s…
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GCP256 - Bethany for Childrfen & Families w/Renee Snyder, Director of Behavioral Health
Grow Clinton is pleased to welcome Renee Snyder of Bethany for Children & Families Behavioral Health to episode 256 of the Grow Clinton Podcast!During the…
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GCP255 - The YWCA Clinton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Weekend! September 12th-13th
The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast puts the spotlight on one of Clinton’s premier annual events: the 15th Annual Clinton Half Marathon. Shannon…
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GCP254 - From Setback to Finish Line: Heather Carlson's IRONMAN Journey
Grow Clinton is proud to bring you episode 254 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, featuring Clinton's own Heather Carlson—wife, mom, professor, counselor, and…
Grow Clinton PodcastGCP253 - A Look Inside the Economic Development Process w/Andy Sokolovich & Matt Parbs
Economic development projects often generate questions long before a public announcement is possible. How are projects identified? Why are some details…
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GCP252 - 5th Annual Bound for the Kingdom Music Festival w/John Dail & Kate Stoecker
Grab your lawn chair and mark your calendar — the Grow Clinton Podcast is back with Episode 252, and this one is a can't-miss for anyone who loves live music…
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GCP251- Addicted to Perfection! w/Josh Mussmann of JT Concrete Contractors
Episode 251 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features a conversation with Josh Mussmann, Owner of JT Concrete Contractors, a trusted name in construction and…
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GCP248 - Celebrating 250 Years! w/Clinton, Iowa 4th of July Festival (2026)
Grow Clinton Podcast Episode 248 highlights one of the community’s most anticipated summer traditions—the Clinton 4th of July Festival. In this episode, we sit…
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GCP249 - The Clinton Woman's Club & George Curtis Mansion w/Dr. Angela Gabel
Episode 249 of the Grow Clinton Podcast shines a spotlight on one of our community’s most treasured historic assets—the Clinton Woman’s Club—and the dedicated…
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GCP250 - 65 Years of Professional Summer Stock Theatre w/Timber Lake Playhouse
The Grow Clinton Podcast proudly celebrates its 250th episode by spotlighting Timber Lake Playhouse, a cornerstone of arts, culture, and tourism in the Greater…
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GCP247 - Save Money on Electric! w/yellowblue LED feat. John Hutchcroft & Mark Dann
Episode 247 of the Grow Clinton Podcast spotlights how yellowblue LED helps businesses cut energy costs and modernize facilities with turnkey LED lighting…
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GCP245 - Livin' It Up At Clinton, Iowa's Legends Draft Haus & The Yard w/Hillary & LeAnn
Episode 245 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features an exciting conversation with Hillary Karben and LeAnn Schaefer of Legends Draft Haus, one of Clinton’s most…
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GCP246 - Leveraging AI in Healthcare w/Dr. Yeager & Mick Wedling of Morrison Community Hospital
In Episode 246 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Yeager and Mick Welding of Morrison Community Hospital to explore how innovation is…
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GCP244 - Educating A Future Generation! w/Lee & Hannah of the Goose Lake Learning Center
High-quality childcare is one of the most important, and often overlooked, drivers of economic development in any community. In Episode 244 of the Grow Clinton…
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GCP242 - Building a Kinder World! w/Clinton, Iowa's The Arch
In episode 242 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we’re proud to spotlight an organization that embodies the very best of community, inclusion, and long-term impact…
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GCP243 - Rockin' the Riverfront w/Lori & Barb of Finally Friday in Clinton, Iowa
Episode 243 of the Grow Clinton Podcast highlights one of the community’s favorite summer traditions—Finally Friday! Andy and Jenny sit down with Lori, Susie…
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GCP241 - Everything You Need! w/Darrick Bickford of Bickford's Hometown Store
Grow Clinton is proud to highlight the people and businesses driving our local economy forward, and Episode 241 of the Grow Clinton Podcast does exactly that…