Plenty is happening across Central Iowa this week! Leisa Fox and Chris Nelson kick things off with "Around Here," sharing a few events and activities worth adding to your plans. From Sample Urbandale to the Fly Iowa Festival in Winterset and more happening throughout the area, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy what's happening around Central Iowa.

Then, Scoop the Urban Loop host Tiffany Menke sits down with Samantha Howell, CEO of the Johnston Chamber of Commerce, to talk all things Johnston! Samantha shares what's happening throughout the area, what the community has to offer, and how the Chamber works to keep local businesses and residents connected. From events and new opportunities to the people and businesses helping Johnston grow, their conversation gives you a closer look at everything happening throughout the community and the connections that bring it all together. Tune in and get the scoop on Johnston!

The Urban Loop is officially here, and there's plenty to get the scoop on! Leisa Fox and Chris Nelson kick off the very first episode with "Around Here," sharing some of the fun events and entertainment happening across Central Iowa. From live music at Getting Down on the Farm Music Fest in Pella to Church of Cash bringing the legendary sound and songs of Johnny Cash to the stage, they're giving you a few more reasons to get out, make some plans, and see what's happening around the area.

Then, Scoop the Urban Loop host Tiffany Menke sits down with Kelly Troxel, Marketing and Event Coordinator for the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, to talk all things Sample Urbandale! Kelly gives listeners a look at what the event is all about, what's planned for this year, and what people can look forward to when they walk through the doors. It's a chance to experience more of what Urbandale has to offer, connect with the local businesses and organizations that make up the community, and enjoy an event designed to bring it all together. Whether Sample Urbandale is already on your calendar or you're hearing about it for the first time, tune in and get the scoop on what you can expect this year!