Star City Stories

In Episode 6 of Star City Stories , Alexis sits down with Recreation Division Manager Shelby Spurlock to talk about her career journey, her passion for recreation, and the role Parks & Recreation plays in creating traditions that bring a community together. Shelby shares how her own interests—including a love of running—have found their way into her work, helping inspire programs and events li...

What starts as a summer job can sometimes become something much bigger. In this episode of Star City Stories , Alexis turns the microphone on Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Davis to talk about his own career journey—from starting out at the pool as a teenager to eventually leading the department. Along the way, Ryan reflects on the people, experiences, lessons, and opportunities that helped...

In Episode 4 of Star City Stories , Darren Miller and Katie Quackenbush return to go beyond the pools themselves and explore the many details that will shape the guest experience at Miamisburg’s new aquatic facility. From admissions, concessions, bathhouses, shade, and seating to customer service spaces and staff planning, this episode highlights the intentional choices being made to create a faci...

In Episode 3 of Star City Stories , we take a deep dive into the pool related features that will define Miamisburg’s new facility. Host Ryan is joined by Darren Miller, Operations Division Manager, and Katie Quackenbush, Aquatics Manager, to walk through the exciting elements being built right now—from competition-ready lap lanes to family-friendly water features designed for all ages and abilitie...

In Episode 2 of Star City Stories , Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Davis sits down with Operations Division Manager Darren Miller to take listeners inside the current phase of the community pool project. This episode focuses on where construction stands today, how timelines are shaped, and why planning for a 2026 opening must happen while construction is still underway. Recorded shortly afte...

In the premiere episode of Star City Stories , we introduce the purpose behind the podcast and take a big-picture look at one of the most significant community investments in recent decades: the new community pool. This episode sets the stage for Season 1 by explaining why the pool project matters—not just as a facility, but as a long-term investment in quality of life, recreation, and community c...