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This month we are excited to welcome Western University President, Jesse Peters and Vice President of Development | Executive Director of the Western Oregon University Foundation, Katie Wojke. Dr. Peters shares his favorite pieces of literature and what he says is the quintessential American novel (we’ve linked to it in the show notes!). Katie shares her road to WOU, what makes WOU special, and how you can impact the lives of the amazing WOU students. 

• To learn more about Giving Day, go HERE
• To read Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, go HERE
• To connect with the team at the WOU Foundation, go HERE

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This month we hear from Monmouth Power and Light Director, Wade Carey. Wade shares with us his road to working in the industry, his insights on hot topics in power, and how customers can save money on their utility bill. Wade also shares how someone can have a career in Power and Light. Any guesses on what he listens to on his commute? You’ll find out this month! 

• To learn more about Monmouth Power and Light’s energy efficiently programs, go HERE
• For a transcript of this episode, go HERE
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Join us as we look back on Monmouth 2024 with Mayor Cec Koontz and City Manager Rochelle Roaden. They also talk about their vision for the future of Monmouth, the impact of Mayor John McArdle on the entire state of Oregon, and what we can expect as we enter 2025. 

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• To learn more about Board and Commissions for the City of Monmouth, go HERE

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Director of the Veterans Resource Center at WOU, Logan Doerfler and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Zach Hammerle join the pod this month to chat about Veterans Day activities as Western Oregon University which include the return of the Ruck N’ Run around Downtown Monmouth. Also featured, Zach talks about the many ways Campus Recreation serves the entire community. 

• To learn more about Veterans Services at WOU, go HERE
• To learn more about WOU Campus recreation, go HERE
• For a transcript of this episode, go HERE

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This month we chat with Dave Beasley from Western Oregon University. Dave chats with us about all things Smith Fine Arts, WOU Fall sports, and strangely enough, 18th Century British Literature. 

• To learn more about Smith Fine Arts, go HERE
• To learn more about Wolves fall sports, go HERE
• To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE

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Join us this month for a two-part episode featuring Amy Lemco and Marilyn Morton to talk about the spooky activities happening in Monmouth and Independence on October 4th (History and Mystery in Monmouth) and 5th (Ghost Walk in Independence); and we also have Dave Morin from the Independence Grocery Outlet to chat about their latest philanthropic effort to help support the Monmouth Senior Community Center.

• To find out more about History and Mystery, go HERE
• To find out more about the Ghost Walk, go HERE
• To find out more about the Monmouth Senior Community Center, go HERE

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Join us this month as we welcome Monmouth Police Chief Isaiah Haines and Finance Director Susie Marston to chat about public safety fees in Monmouth. Hear from them why these are needed and what they will include. We also share ways folks can get involved in the process - from the budget committee, boards and commissions, and attending city council meetings. 

• For a transcript of this episode, go HERE
• To watch City Council meetings, work sessions, and Town Halls, visit our YouTube channel HERE

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Join us this month as we welcome the House Band of Monmouth - Tuesday String Band! The local trio talks about their influences, how they came together, and what they do when they aren’t entertaining the masses. You can hear Tuesday Sting Band for free in Monmouth on August 14th at Monmouth Music in the Park and on July 4th at the 4th of July festival in Main Street Park. 

• To learn more Tuesday String Band, go HERE
• For a transcript of this episode, go HERE

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This month we welcome PJ Armstrong and Miriam Haugen who are here to talk about Monmouth Music in the Park! They dish about their favorite returning acts and we get excited about the entire lineup. Join us for Music in the Park Wednesdays in July and August starting on July 10th. This free concert series is brought to you by the Monmouth MBA and our amazing community sponsors. 

• To learn more about the Music in the Park Series, go HERE
• For a transcript of this episode, go HERE
• To learn more about MINET, go HERE
• To learn about Haugen's Galleri, go HERE

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This month we are joined by Amy Lemco and Logan Doerfler. Amy is a member of the Historic Commission at the City of Monmouth and she is sharing about the cool things happening including their newest venture, Listen to a Legacy. Logan is the Director at the Veterans Resource Center at Western Oregon University (WOU). Logan shares with us why the resource center is so important to our veteran population at WOU and some of the things they have planned for Memorial Day. 

• To read a transcript of this episode, go HERE
• To learn about the Monmouth Historic Commission, go HERE
• To learn about the Veteran’s Resource Center at WOU, go HERE

Learn more about the City of Monmouth by visiting HERE. Thanks for listening!