Spencer Weekly
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Spencer Weekly is a new way to plug in to the Spencer, Iowa, community. Once a week, we'll sit down with awesome people who are doing awesome things right here in Spencer. We will also include a lightning-fast rundown of news and events happening in the area.
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Tim Wiedeman
November 27, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis is a milestone episode. Not only are we completing our Get to Know Your Host series with Tim Wiedeman, but Andy is moving and Kevin is getting a new job! We talk with Tim about sports, podcasts, and what Hogwarts house he is in. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt
October 08, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we sat down with Joe Wiegand and David and Jane Kruse to talk about the upcoming An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt, from the Clay County Heritage Center. Joe is world's premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. We talk about how Joe got started as Teddy, and David's Winchester Museum. An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt will be October 9th at the event center. Information can be found at the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-teddy-roosevelt-tickets-165147439437 ...
Donna Call- United Way of Spencer
August 27, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we sat down with Donna Call of the Spencer United Way. We talk about what the United Way does in Spencer, teaching, and antique tractors. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Gayle Brandt- Spencer Municipal Airport
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week we went to the Spencer Municipal Airport to sit down with Gayle Brandt! We talk with Gayle about the in's and out's of the airport, her career with the airport, and her families love of golf! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Arla Kintigh
July 23, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week we sat down with Arla Kintigh, author of The Tangney Hotel: An Upscale Hotel for an Upscale Iowa Town. We were able to record this episode in the Tangney Hotel itself! We talk with Arla about her journey writing the book, being a teacher, and some of the cool history of the Hotel. https://gacoutreach.com/book Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Kevin Brown
July 16, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to a new Get to Know Your Host episode. This week Andy talks with Kevin about what brought him to the Spencer Signal, the Grand Avenue Community Outreach, and his love of Spencer. https://gacoutreach.com/ Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Mary Faber- Iowa Lakes Community College
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week Spencer Weekly welcomes Mary Faber! Mary is the Director of the Spencer and Spirit Lake Campuses of Iowa Lakes Community College. We talk with Mary about the ins and out of Iowa Lakes Community College, the Soccer team, and living in downtown Spencer! https://iowalakes.edu/ Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Jared Elbert- Spencer Parks and Recreation
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week Spencer Weekly welcomes Jared Elbert with Spencer Parks and Recreation! Jared is the Recreation Director. We talk with Jared about everything Spencer Parks, including the trail system, the master plan, and of course, THE ROCKET SLIDE! http://spenceriowacity.com/government/recreation-and-leisure/parks-recreation/ Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Eric Meter- The Loft by Pressed
June 25, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSpencer Weekly welcomes back Eric Meter to talk about The Loft by Pressed! Eric shares the story about how The Loft came into existence, what The Loft provides, and even gives an audio tour. The Loft by Pressed: https://www.theloftbypressed.com/ Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Amanda Mack- The Exit Interview
June 05, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSpencer Weekly is sad to see Amanda Mack leave Spencer for a new opportunity in Watertown, South Dakota. Amanda sat down with Kevin and Andy at The Loft by Pressed to talk about her time in Spencer, loving where you live, and what she is looking forward to in Watertown. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Susan Zulk – Spencer Hospital
April 08, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBSpencer Weekly is now officially in Season 2! First up this season is a chat with Susan Zulk of Spencer Hospital. Susan shared a local covid-19 update for a look at how Spencer and Clay County are doing at this stage of the pandemic, announced an upcoming vaccination clinic which will now be this Saturday at Spencer High School and more about the hospital. Thank you for listening! And thank you to The Loft by Pressed for letting us record in their new studio space! State Farm Agent Craig N...
Brian Dalziel – Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
March 11, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to Episode 30 (whoa!) of Spencer Weekly. For this episode, we brought in Brian Dalziel, interim president and CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor, to talk about what's going on in economic development, entrepreneurship and business attraction across the corridor's region, which includes Clay County and Spencer. State Farm Agent Craig Neiderheiser State Farm Agent Craig Neiderheiser educates and protects customers like they are our own family. Support the show
Bob Rose – "Mr. Spencer"
February 18, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWell, Spencer Weekly has finally made it. That's right, we landed the guest of all guests for this episode – "Mr. Spencer" himself, Bob Rose. Bob is the former executive director of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce and Spencer Main Street, but he's also been involved in so much more in the community – too much to list here. So, here is Bob Rose, a.k.a. "Mr. Spencer," on how he arrived in Spencer, why he loves the community, what in his eyes makes Spencer special and more. Enjoy! Support the ...
Episode 28 - State Rep. Megan Jones
January 21, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIt's the first Spencer Weekly episode of 2021! For this week's episode, we're featuring an interview with State Rep. Megan Jones that dives a little into what to expect from this year's legislative session. Thank you for listening to Spencer Weekly! State Farm Agent Craig Neiderheiser State Farm Agent Craig Neiderheiser educates and protects customers like they are our own family. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Rev. Beth Preston, The Way Station
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week on Spencer Weekly, we spoke with Rev. Beth Preston of The Way Station in Spencer, a mission outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. Rev. Beth shared what The Way Station is all about, how it is serving the community, how her family arrived in Spencer and more. Thanks for listening! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Kipp Davis, Artist
November 25, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWho's ready for the return of Spencer Weekly? We sure are! After some time off, we are releasing an episode we recorded a while back with Spencer artist Kipp Davis. You might know Kipp for his mural work around town. We spoke with Kipp about his work around town and the local art scene. Enjoy the show! And get ready for more great episodes in the near future... Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Mayor Kevin Robinson
October 03, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe brought in the mayor of Spencer himself, Kevin Robinson, for Episode 25 of Spencer Weekly and, wow, we covered a lot of ground. We touched a lot on his official duties, of course, but we also dove into how he came to Spencer, a story that begins at the UNI Dome. From there, we spoke with him more about his personal life, including special moments enjoying the outdoors with his daughter and what it was like to lose his father to cancer during the pandemic. Thanks for listening! Support th...
Jeremy Parsons, Clay County Fair and Events CEO/Manager
September 18, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn a normal year, this would have been the busiest week in Spencer – fair week. As everyone knows, 2020 is anything but normal. The Clay County Fair was postponed until 2021. This week, we talked to the man in charge of Clay County Fair and Events, Jeremy Parsons, to get some insight on what went into that decision, the impacts of that decision and much more. Thanks for listening! Support the show
Andy Green, Spencer Weekly Co-Host
September 17, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHey, Spencer Weekly is back and we've got some great shows lined up. We're starting off with something a little different, though. This week, we interviewed our very own Andy Green. Aside from being a talented podcast host, Andy works for Boy Scouts of America, a job that brought him to town. We spoke to Andy about how that's been going lately during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus a ton of other amazing things he does to keep himself busy, like traveling to all 48 lower states and now setting...
Kevin Rohan – Game State
August 22, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week's guest is owner of a business that's making a big move and has big plans to go with it! We spoke with Kevin Rohan from Game State, a table top game store that has carved out quite the niche for itself not only in Spencer, but in the region, too. In case you missed the news, Game State is moving to the old Hallmark building on Grand Avenue. Kevin's got great plans for the space, so asked him to share more about those, as well as talk board, table top and card games in general. Tha...
Jeff Messerole – Spencer Hospital & Clay County Public Health
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBFlattening the curve of COVID-19 in Clay County has been a team effort. This week's guest, Jeff Messerole with Spencer Hospital and Clay County Public Health helped establish a unified command group of leaders from Spencer, Clay County and other county communities that has met Monday through Friday for months to make sure communities and organizations are all on the same page as they battle the novel coronavirus. We spoke with Messerole about that group and its efforts. Support the show (htt...
Episode 20 - Tom Nelson, Nelson Jewelry & Spencer City Council
August 09, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThis past week we caught up with Tom Nelson, owner of Nelson Jewelry on Grand Avenue in Spencer and Ward 1 city council member. You can bet we covered those topics, but we'd be willing to bet you didn't expect us to talk about Tom's adventures in Canada, including a cabin-invading bear! Thanks for listening! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 19 - Colette Rossiter, Clay County Public Health
July 27, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBCOVID-19 hasn't gone anywhere. In fact, Clay County and Spencer saw a significant jump in cases in June. The county had its first death due to COVID-19 earlier this month. So, this week on Spencer Weekly, we caught up with Colette Rossiter from Clay County Public Health and talked about where the area is at in managing COVID-19 locally, why it's still important to social distance/wear a mask and more. Thank you to our show's sponsor, State Farm Insurance Agent Craig Neiderheiser in Spencer...
Episode 18 - Will Dible, Spencer Community School District
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBYou're getting TWO episodes of Spencer Weekly this week! First up is Will Dible with Spencer Community School District. Will fills us in on the school district's Return to Learn plan and where that's at. We also dove into Will's non-COVID duties, primarily as a leader of the high school's No Boundaries program. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 17 - Stephanie Horsley, Clay County Heritage
July 11, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, we spoke with Stephanie Horsley, director of Clay County Heritage, about all the great happenings that organization has going on, including the upcoming Soiree en Blanc. Stephanie and her team are a wealth of knowledge on all things historical about Spencer and Clay County. Enjoy the show – and then head down to 7 Grand Avenue to visit when you get a chance. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 16 - Mandie Muehlhausen, Spencer Public Library Director
July 03, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week on Spencer Weekly, we talked to Spencer Public Library Director Mandie Muehlhausen about her role at the library, what services the library is providing during the pandemic, how she arrived in Spencer – and a whole lot more. We covered a ton of ground and we hope you enjoy the episode! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 15 - Spencer Sports Cards & Comics
June 27, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOur guests this week are Brandon Edmonds and Wayne Koppen, co-owners of Spencer Sports Cards and Comics, a new store at 313 Grand Avenue. Brandon and Wayne own a wealth of knowledge on all things collectible. If you’re a collector or a sports fan – or both – then this episode is for you! Even if you aren’t, we promise you will be blown away by these guys’ passion for what they do. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 14 - Nancy Naeve, Spencer Main Street
June 20, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBEverybody likes to keep an eye on what's happening along Grand Avenue in Spencer. It's the heart of the community. The downtown area had really built up some momentum before COVID-19 hit. Now, as businesses open back up to full operations, will it bounce back? We spoke to Spencer Main Street Executive Director Nancy Naeve to find out. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 13 - Madeline Knapp, Posh Salon
June 13, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBOur hosts need haircuts and salons and barber shops across Iowa are now open for business – with a few social distancing regulations in place. So, with that in mind, we spoke with Madeline Knapp, owner of Posh Salon in downtown Spencer, to see what it's been like navigating those regulations. We also wanted to chat with Madeline about her experience as a young business owner here in Spencer. Hope you enjoy the show! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 12 - Ty Rushing
June 06, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 18 MBNote to listeners: This episode contains some strong language. This week we talked with Ty Rushing (@Rushthewriter on Twitter), managing editor for Iowa Information in Sheldon. Ty attended and spoke at the March for Justice for George Floyd protest Thursday in Spencer. Ty shared some of his personal story and discussed with us the value of having an event calling for justice and pointing out racism in the community. Then we switched things up a bit to chat journalism and small town life. ...
Episode 11 - Century Farms Distillery
May 29, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBCentury Farms Distillery, 2304 Hwy Blvd. in Spencer, opened its tasting room for the first time Thursday after being limited to drinks to-go orders for the last couple of months due to COVID-19 restrictions set by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. Distillery owners Ryan and Amanda Bare are this week’s guests on the Spencer Weekly podcast. We spoke to them about how their business has navigated the pandemic, including their partnership with West O Beer to make hand sanitizer. Support the show (https://...
Episode 10 - Sheriffa Jones, Spencer Chamber of Commerce
May 22, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSpencer Weekly is kicking off a series of episodes that will feature Spencer area business owners and leaders from the business community. We'll be asking how they have been adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and overcoming the different challenges it presents. Starting us out is Sheriffa Jones, director of the Spencer Area Chamber of Commerce. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 9 - Kevin Tlam, more 104.9
May 15, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIf you've been thinking to yourself, "These guys are OK at this podcast, but they need some help from a pro," then we couldn't agree more! This episode is for you! Our hosts welcome a well-known voice in the Spencer community, more104.9 FM morning show co-host Kevin Tlam. Kevin and the Spencer Weekly crew talk radio in a small market and how he feels so much like a part of the community. Oh, Kevin gives us some tips on our radio voices, too! Enjoy the show. Support the show (https://spencers...
Episode 8 - Ryan and Beth Odor
May 09, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBThis week, we feature a couple of guests who know all about getting connected to the Spencer community. Ladies and gentlemen, here is our interview with Ryan and Beth Odor. These two are highly active in Spencer, especially within the arts community. We go over why they love Spencer, why they value being connected to the community and how others can also get involve. Thanks for listening! Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 7 - Dr. David Keith, Clay County Public Health Medical Director
May 01, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis one's a timely episode. Dr. David Keith, Clay County Public Health Medical Director, joined our hosts to discuss COVID-19, how the disease is affecting and will continue to affect Clay County, why testing is key — and how he plays video games to handle stress. Read more COVID-19 news for Spencer and Clay County at spencersignal.com/covid19. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)
Episode 6 - Nathan Prenzlow, Spencer Family YMCA
April 24, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this week's episode of Spencer Weekly, our hosts talked with Nathan Prenzlow, CEO of Spencer Family YMCA. Nathan shared how the Y - which has been in Spencer for 70 years - is so much more than a workout facility. It's a true community resource. He also shared how the Y is adapting to operations during a pandemic. As far as normal operations, they're only allowed to continue providing childcare - an example of how the Y is such a great resource for Spencer. On top of that, though, they're...
Episode 5 - Lakes Area Game Fest
April 17, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBKevin and Andy are joined by Joe Weber, Kyle Schubert and Joel Rauch, three guys from Spencer who are part of the group that started Lakes Area Game Fest up in Okoboji. They talked about how they started out as a bunch of guys getting together to play board games and turned that into an annual 24-hour board game festival and a community for a niche interest. Learn more about Lakes Area Game Fest (lakesareagamefest.com) and be sure to visit Kyle's website and podcast (hexandcube.com). Suppor...
Episode 4 - Pressed
April 10, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCOVID-19 has affected many businesses in Spencer. In this week's episode, Kevin, Andy and Tim talked to Kristen and Eric Meeter, the owners of Pressed. Their brand is all about hope. Pressed creates hand-pressed jewelry, apparel and paper to deliver its positive and motivational messages. Kristen and Eric talked about how they are dealing with COVID-19 on a personal level, as well as from their perspectives as small business owners. Thanks for listening. Support the show (https://spencersi...
Episode 3 - Rainbow Hunts for Kids
April 03, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIt's the first Spencer Weekly podcast episode ever recorded while social distancing! We made it work, though. This week, Kevin, Andy and Tim were joined by Rachel Meyer, a Spencer mom who started the popular Facebook group Rainbow Hunts for Kids. Meyer started the group as a way to help her daughter regain a little bit of connection with her friends while still practicing social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, the group has over 38,000 members. You read that right. 38,000. Enjo...
Episode 2 - Amanda Mack
March 27, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAmanda Mack loves Spencer. She’s been Spencer city manager for three years now. We sat down with Amanda and covered a lot of ground. In Episode 2 of Spencer Weekly, Kevin and Tim talked with Amanda about what brought her and her family to Spencer, how she’s come to care deeply for our community, the economic direction of the city and how much there is to love about Spencer. To catch up on news and events happening in Spencer, visit spencersignal.com. Support the show (https://spencersignal...
Episode 1 - The Iowa Project Brewing Company
March 20, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSpencer is getting a brewery! Nick Applegate and Lucas Kline are the guys behind a Grand Avenue project that everyone is watching closely - The Iowa Project Brewing Company. In Spencer Weekly's first episode (woohoo!), Andy, Kevin and Tim spoke with Applegate and Kline about their backgrounds and plans for the new brewery. Read more about The Iowa Project Brewing Company. To catch up on news and events happening in Spencer, visit spencersignal.com. Thank you! Support the show (https://spe...
Launching soon: Spencer Weekly
February 14, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBComing soon – A news podcast that's all about Spencer, Iowa. Each week, Spencer Weekly will feature interviews with awesome people doing awesome things in our community. We'll wrap up each show with quick rundowns of news and events happening in the area. Sign up for show updates and search for Spencer Weekly on your favorite podcast platform. Support the show (https://spencersignal.com/support-the-spencer-signal/)