This podcast is about Park Centre's Purple Powder 5k Run/Walk on Saturday June 27th. They will have: Purple color powder stations- Walk, jog, or run ? your pace, your way- Music, snacks, and photo ops- Community, connection, and a cause that mattersFind out more by listening to the podcast

There are many things going on in Grinnell just for today, Thursday, June 11th! A Farmers Market, Music In The Park and Art In The Park. Listen up for in this edition of Out And About With Jamie Grout. If you'd like more information on events happening in Grinnell go to The Grinnell Chamber Of Commerce website.

This podcast is about all the activities going on this weekend for Newton Fest. If you would like more information go to newtonfest.org

In this "best of" podcast I speak with Ella White who is the fairly new Director Of The Newton Chamber OF Commerce. She is a busy lady with many events coming up including Newton Fest. In the podcast we talk about her history, the events she has taken part in and the events she will be involved in in the future. She also talks about her goals for the Newton Chamber Of Commerce.

In this podcast I speak with Grinnell Mayor Sam Cox. We talk about a wide variety of issues. We talk about housing availability and ask about development projects. I also ask the Mayor about developmental projects in downtown Grinnell and talk about the new thrift store. We also discuss staffing levels at Public Safety and Emergency Services in Grinnell. I want to thank our fine sponsors including Grinnell State Bank, B. Nichole Salon and Saints Rest Coffee House.

In this podcast I speak with Newton School's Superentendent Tom Messinger in a wide ranging interview. Parents are concerned about school safety and in the past school year the school system has had to enact a couple of "soft lockdowns." In this podcast Tom tells us what the difference is between a soft lockdown and a normal lockdown and what Newton Schools does to keep our schools safe. He also discusses the issue of bullying and how the schools system deals with that issue. He announces who the new Berg Middle School Principal will be. He also talks about how the Iowa Legislature's Property Tax bill effects the school system. If you desire a shorter version of this podcast make sure you check out the shortcast video where we talk specifically about school safety and bullying. Just click on the link below or go to my YouTube channel or outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com

This is a "best of" podcast with Chris from The Newton News. Since this was recorded Chris has been promoted to Editor of the Newspaper. As I mentioned to his boss as she announced his promotion as Newton Rotary, it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. In this podcast we talk about both of our passions, me for radio and his for the newspaper business. His surprise at all the newsmaking things going on in and around Newton when he came to town. And his feelings about the newspaper business ove all.

3 BIG THINGS going on in one day for Thursday 5/28 in Grinnell. This is a Grinnell Happenings podcast where I talk about what's going on in Grinnell. For more information about what' happening in Grinning Google the Grinnell Chamber Of Commerce website. The crew at The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce does a great job of letting you know what's going on in Grinnell. Just click on "events' and you'll be informed.

In this "best of" Out And About With Jamie Grout podcast I speak with long time WHO Farm Broadcaster Bob Quinn. Bob has been on WHO since the early 80.s but before that he was on the air in Ottumwa, Fairfield and at The Iowa State station WOI. Bob and I talk about his history not only at WHO but also his radio history in general. Farmers around the state and the midwest have grown to trust Bob and all the other farm broadcasters over the years at WHO. Someone said to me the other day "Bob seems like such a nice guy!" And I told that person to rest assured that Bob was every bit the sae nice guy off the air as he is on the air. Enjoy this podcast with Bob Quinn and have a great Memorial Day Holiday Weekend!!!!

If you are looking for things to do in Grinnell and are complaining that you can't find anything to do you aren't looking hard enough. Thanks to The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce's web site here's an audio listing of events going on through May 25th. From run-walks to farmers markets to pottery making there's plenty going on in "Grin City." Check it out in this edition of Out And About With Jamie Grout.