On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Marta McDowell - Author and Gardener

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Author and Gardener Marta McDowell about her new book, "Gardening Can Be Murder," why the garden is such a fertile location for authors and more!

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Lowell Baier - Author, Environmental Historian and Attorney

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Author, Environmental Historian, and Attorney Lowell Baier concerning his books, "The Codex of the Endangered Species Act Vol. 1 and 2," the history of nature conservation in the United States, animals, life, and more!

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Tina Prather - The United Way of Central Illinois

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tina Prather of The United Way of Central Illinois regarding 211, mental health, and how the United Way works to improve the community each and everyday!

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Dr. Vickie Cook - UIS

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Retention at UIS, Dr. Vickie Cook, regarding what sort of opportunities the college offers the greater community, the fun of learning, and so much more!

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Lou Bart - YMCA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children!

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Betsy Dollar - Springfield Art Association

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Springfield Art Association Executive Director Betsy Dollar regarding the upcoming schedule of events for the SAA and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community!

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Ryan McCrady - SSGA
• Cinda Klickna - SCHS

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Chris Wills - SSGA
• Tiara Standage- Intricate Minds
• Professor Beverly Bunch - UIS and Citizens Club of Springfield

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• The Southern Illinois University System office has moved into space above Resource One at the corner of Fourth and Adams Streets.

   

• A ribbon cutting and open house will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m. for Tax Partners Holdings, 2060 W. Monroe St. Emmanuel "Manny" Davis, 24, has acquired the tax preparation and bookkeeping business founded by the late Don Fuener.

   

• The Filling Station in Rochester is now open, with food service scheduled to begin on Feb. 27.

   

• Two familiar names in the area construction industry, Matt Williams and Aaron Gorbett, are opening a Springfield office for CAD Construction Inc.

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ICYMI: Monday Mike returned to discuss folks using AI to flirt on dating apps, an individual at the Orlando airport that had things to say to anyone who would listen and the perils of birds hovering over fallen food in Disney World. 

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