Where We Landed

In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education.

BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out!

Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor. 

Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”

Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less.

Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden.

Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA.  She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, and tutor a student.

Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat!  Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County.

Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer.  Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale.  Dr. Farmer's passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation!

Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life.

Today, we've got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we've got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick!  Recorded during Melody's visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live!