Latest Councilbluffs Podcast Episodes
On First with Elizabeth Hunter and Vincent Martorello
On First - December 15, 2022 17:13 - 29 minutesIn this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Elizabeth Hunter from Snyder & Associates and Vincent Martorello from the Parks and Recreation Department about the FIRST AVE trail design and construction process.
On First at The Laurels Awards
On First - November 21, 2022 19:06 - 7 minutesOn November 10, 2022, FIRST AVE received a Laurels Award from Omaha By Design for Access and Mobility. We recorded some sound bites from the ceremony including our co-host and Chief of Staff, Brandon Garrett's acceptance speech. Enjoy!
On First with Deb Lewis
On First - October 31, 2022 14:58 - 18 minutesIn this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Deb Lewis, Trails & Guest Services Specialist with the City of Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau.
On First with Chris Gibbons
On First - October 04, 2022 16:52 - 25 minutesBrandon and Ashley talk with Chris Gibbons about the West Broadway Corridor Plan and First Ave.
On First with Scott Dobbe
On First - May 26, 2022 17:16 - 32 minutesBrandon and Ashley talk with Scott Dobbe, Executive Director of Omaha by Design, about people-centered design and the future of First Ave.
On First in Indiana
On First - May 05, 2022 19:55 - 28 minutesIn this episode, Brandon travels to Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana with Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) and about 30ish Omaha-area experts. While experiencing the local transportation infrastructure, Brandon talked with several of our local experts about their takeaways and the future...
On First with Stephen Osberg
On First - March 28, 2022 12:25 - 29 minutesIn this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Stephen Osberg, Director of Transportation & Urban Development at the Greater Omaha Chamber.
Season 2 Begins!
On First - January 27, 2022 14:40 - 16 minutesFor the first episode of On First Season 2, Ashley and Brandon recap Season 1 and provide a preview of what's to come in Season 2.
On First with Mike Helgerson
On First - October 25, 2021 15:29 - 24 minutesIn this episode of On First, Brandon and Ashley talk with Mike Helgerson, Executive Director of Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) about First Ave.
On First with Dr Warner
On First - August 16, 2021 18:48 - 24 minutesIn this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with local historian, Dr Richard Warner, about the good ole days along Lincoln Highway and West Broadway.
On First with Mike Wolf
On First - July 20, 2021 19:38 - 25 minutesIn this episode of On First, Brandon and Ashley talk with Council Bluffs City Council Member, Mike Wolf about First Ave
On First with Kevin Belanger
On First - June 25, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutesIn this episode of On First, Brandon and Ashley talk with Kevin Belanger from Rails to Trails. Did you know the First Ave trail will be part of the Great American Rail Trail?
On First with Haley Weber
On First - June 01, 2021 13:29 - 17 minutesHaley Weber is a Planner for the City of Council Bluffs Community Development Department. In this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Haley about the First Ave project.
Mini Episode: Groundbreaking Ceremony
On First - May 06, 2021 20:41 - 5 minutesThis mini-episode takes place at the First Avenue Groundbreaking ceremony and features remarks from Brandon Garrett, Mayor Matt Walsh, and President and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation, Brenda Mainwaring.
On First with Dr. Freudenburg
On First - April 02, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutesBrandon and Ashley take a trip to Thomas Jefferson High School to talk with Principal, Dr. Dania Freudenburg about First Ave.
On First with Brenda Mainwaring
On First - March 09, 2021 16:31 - 26 minutesBrenda Mainwaring, President, and CEO of Iowa West Foundation talks with Brandon and Ashley about First Ave and some history behind the railroad.
On First with Brenda Mainwaring
On First - March 09, 2021 16:31 - 26 minutesBrenda Mainwaring, President, and CEO of Iowa West Foundation talks with Brandon and Ashley about First Ave and some history behind the railroad.
On First with Adam Wood
On First - February 17, 2021 21:24 - 30 minutesAdam Wood, a Senior Planner at Toole Design, talks with Brandon and Ashley about the Transit Alternative Analysis for First Ave.
On First with Chad Hannan
On First - January 28, 2021 20:52 - 22 minutesCity Council Member Chad Hannan joins us to talk about First Ave.
On First with Vincent Martorello
On First - January 08, 2021 21:23 - 22 minutesVincent Martorello, Parks and Recreation Director, talks with us about the trail and what First Ave means to the CB Parks Department.
On First with Drew Kamp
On First - November 12, 2020 21:50 - 21 minutesDrew Kamp, President and CEO of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce talks with us about what First Ave means to the future of Council Bluffs.
On First with Mike Geier and Doug Bisson
On First - October 28, 2020 15:38 - 25 minutesMike Geier from Snyder and Associates and Doug Bisson from HDR talk with us about the trail design process for First Avenue.
On First with Pete Tulipana
On First - October 09, 2020 21:59 - 22 minutesAshley and Brandon sat down with Pete Tulipana, President and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation, before his retirement. Pete describes his vision of FIRST AVE and talks about his involvement thus far.
On First with Mayor Matt Walsh
On First - September 30, 2020 14:14 - 15 minutesCity of Council Bluffs Communications Officer, Ashley Kruse, and Community Development Director, Brandon Garrett, talk with Mayor Matt Walsh about the First Ave project.
What is FIRST AVE
On First - September 30, 2020 13:56 - 18 minutesCity of Council Bluffs Community Development Director explains the FIRST AVE project.
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