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Parlor City Voice
Parlor City Voice is the official podcast of Bluffton, Indiana, offering residents a clear and direct look at the projects, people, and progress shaping our community. Hosted by Councilman Rick Elwell and featuring Mayor Scott Mentzer, each episode highlights city initiatives, local stories, upcoming developments, and behind-the-scenes conversations about how Bluffton continues to grow and thrive.
Episodes
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Parlor City Voice Episode 32 - City Updates
It's spooky season! 👻 Tune into this week's Parlor City Voice to learn all about Boo in Bluffton as well as every other fright filled event happening this…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #31 - Bluffton Fire Chief Don Craig
This week we sat down with Bluffton Fire Department's Fire Chief, Don Craig! 🚒 Watch along to see a day in the life of a firefighter, how he became chief, and…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #30 - City Updates
Parlor City Voice is all about gratitude this week 🤝 From winning an award to celebrating businesses that have stepped up recently, we're here to spotlight…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #27 - Nathan Stauffer, Free Bluffton Street Fair
Still up? 👀 We've got a late night episode of Parlor City Voice with the one and only, Nathan Stauffer 🎉 Hear about all of the spots you should hit at this…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #29 - Wells County Sheriff Scott Holliday and Jennifer Rohlf, YWCA
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to tell us a little bit of what that looks like in our own community, we spoke with Wells County Sheriff Scott…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #28 - City Updates
VERY late to debut, but episode 28 of Parlor City Voice is here to cap off the work week 🥳 To view the slides from this podcast, click the link below…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #27 - Mark Reinhard, Foundations of Truth
🎙️ Parlor City Voice Episode #27 is live In this episode, Bluffton Mayor Scott Mentzer and Councilman Rick Elwell sit down with Mark Reinhard — Vice President…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #26 - City Updates
We're gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year! 🎡 Street Fair will be here in no time and we've got all kinds of updates for you in this weeks…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #25 - Todd Reimschisel, Family Ford of Bluffton
On a Saturday morning episode of Parlor City Voice, we've got Todd Reimschisel from Family Ford of Bluffton! 🚗 He tells us how he got started in the automotive…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #24-City Updates
In this episode, Rick talks about how much he hates fun. Just despises it. No light behind those eyes whatsoever... Alright maybe I'm slightly overreacting How…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #18- City Updates
In this week's episode of Parlor City Voice, we shine a light on various food assistance programs for local families, recap the 4th of July festivities…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #23 - City Updates
Alright seriously... Is the state park pronounced "Oh-bosh-ee" or "Wabash" 🤔 A new episode of Parlor City Voice starts now 🍿 To view the slides from this…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #22 - Andy Yergler, Tri-Recovery
Tonight we are joined by Tri-Recovery's own, Andy Yergler! He tells us his incredible story of recovery and how he uses fitness to inspire others to do the…
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Bluffton Projection Mapping Project
Bluffton is making headlines! Mayor Mentzer and Park Superintendent Brandy Fiechter recently had the opportunity to join 21Alive to talk about an exciting new…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #20 - Prentis Moore
This week on Parlor City Voice, we're all about the arts! Who better to lead the conversation than the Executive Director of Creative Arts Council of Wells…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #18 - City Updates
In this week's episode of Parlor City Voice, we shine a light on various food assistance programs for local families, recap the 4th of July festivities…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #17 - Jim Bowman
July 4th is going to be a celebration for the ages right here in Bluffton! 🎆 This week on Parlor City Voice, Jim Bowman is here to give us a rundown on some of…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #16- City Updates
Dive into this week's episode of Parlor City Voice! 🥽 We go over two different ribbon cuttings for two VERY different city projects, an update on the OOR grant…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #15 - James S Jackson Company
This week on Parlor City Voice, we sit down with the team behind the construction of our new Aquatic Center! 🛟 James S Jackson Company are responsible for…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #15 - City Updates
Wabash? Ouabache? Quabache? What do you call our State Park? 🤔 We talk about certain "blights" in our community, brighten things back up with some upcoming…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #14 - City Updates
Downtown Iris Day ✅ New Wells Community Aquatic Park Opening ✅ Mayor Mentzer falling off of a rock wall ✅ This week's episode of Parlor City Voice has it all…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #14 - Joey Mossburg and Nate Dirig - Bourbon MD
This week on Parlor City Voice, we chat with Nate and Joey from Bourbon MD! 🍸 If you haven't met these two yet, their story is a wild ride! 😮 Learn who they…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #13- LifeWise Program Director Sarah Corkwell
On a special Saturday episode of Parlor City Voice, we sit down with LifeWise Program Director, Sarah Corkwell! Learn how the program started, how it operates…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #13- City Updates
We're at a baker's dozen! 🥳 From Iris day to Survivor night, we've got a jam packed episode of Parlor City Voice for you this week 📽️ To view the slides from…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #12- Brad Yates- Bluffton Harrison MSD
This week, Dr Brad Yates of Bluffton-Harrison MSD joins us to talk about his history in Bluffton, how he got the job of superintendent, and the Walk & Roll to…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #12- Rick Johnson, Habitat for Humanity
We speak with Rick Johnson from Habitat for Humanity! 🏠 After all of the garage sales this weekend throughout Wells County, we're sure you've got plenty of…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #12- City Updates
This week on Parlor City Voice, we cover everything from garage sales to ballet! 🔊 A baffling update on the OOR grant leads into an even more confusing…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #11- Whitley Yates
In a very special episode of Parlor City Voice, we sit down with Whitley Yates to share her incredible story. Whitley has overcome significant adversity to…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #11- City Updates
After an incredibly busy week, we keep it light as we run through some updates on various projects throughout the city, pick our favorite martial arts movie…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #10- Kylie Tomlin Interview, Helping Hands
This week we are joined by Kylie Tomlin of Helping Hands to learn about how she got involved and what the future looks like for their organization! 🎥 Podcast…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #10- City Updates
Episode #10 of Parlor City Voice is here and we've got plenty of projects to update you on this week. Scott and Rick go over the lead line replacement program…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #9 - Nick Huffman, BlufftonNOW and BrrFest! 🍻
This week, Nick Huffman joins Scott and Rick to talk all about downtown revitalization. They go over various events held over the years and take a deep dive…
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Parlor City Voice - Episode 8 State of the City Preview
This week on Parlor City Voice, we discuss everything from the upcoming State of the City address, plans for the big 4th of July celebration, and are YOU the…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #7 - Guest 911 Director Mike Miller
This week we are joined by our 911 Director, Mike Miller, to learn about emergency services in Bluffton and beyond! 🚨…
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Parlor City Voice Episode #7 - City Budget 101
We are trying something a little different this week 👀 Instead of hitting you with a 70 minute long podcast, we are splitting this episode into two parts! 🎥…
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Parlor City Voice Episode 6: Meet Bluffton's Street Commissioner Tim Simpson
Bluffton's Street Commissioner Tim Simpson discusses snow plowing, street and sidewalk projects. Hear about upcoming public meetings and check out the new…
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Parlor City Voice: Episode 5 - Meet Utility Office Manager Michelle Collins
📊 Slides & visuals referenced in this episode (PDF): 👉 http://bit.ly/49AXfOu This week we take a deep dive into the city's new utility software with the help…
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Parlor City Voice Episode 4: Meet Oscar from the Bluffton Animal Shelter
Happy Holidays! 🥳 While you are buying last second stocking stuffers, learn more about one of our largest trails projects AND how you can adopt a new furry…
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Parlor City Voice Episode 3 - Welcome to Parlor City Christmas
Mayor Scott Mentzer and Councilman Rick Elwell join with the Executive Director of the Wells County Chamber, Erin Prible to talk about the upcoming Parlor City…
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Downtown Christmas and Upcoming Project Updates - Parlor City Voice Episode #2 - 11/26/25
Mayor Scott Mentzer and Tim McCormick talk about the planning of the upcoming Christmas lighting celebration happening on Novermber 28 at the Parlor City Plaza…
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Episode 1: Welcome to Parlor City Voice
In the first episode of Parlor City Voice, Councilman Rick Elwell and Mayor Scott Mentzer introduce Bluffton’s new official podcast. They discuss the show’s…