iHeart The Ozarks

Clint Girlie speaks with David Burton, County Engagement and Community Development Specialist as well as Field Specialist for the University of Missouri, about the Engaged Neighbor Program. They discuss the mental and physical wellness behind being a good neighbor, how to become a good neighbor and how the trend of being neighborly is taking off nationwide. 

Clint Girlie speaks with Julie Milbauer and Mark Applegate from the Springfield chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss their organizations efforts of support and funding research in Southwest Missouri. They also talk about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 28th at Jordan Valley Park.

Clint Girlie visits with Rudy Martinez and Morgan Wyatt about their role withing the Missouri Department of Conservation at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. They discuss Nature Center offerings to the public as well as special programs offered in the next few months.

Clint Girlie visits with Jackie Barger and Sandy Thompson from the Children's Smile Center to discuss their mission of providing thousands of children in Southwest MO with regular dental access, They also discuss their upcoming fundraiser, The 18th Annual Hot Air Balloon Glow coming up on June 21st. 

Clint Girlie visits with Darline Mabins from CPO (Community Partnership of the Ozarks) to discuss their upcoming 3-day Juneteenth celebration/festival. They also discuss the importance of the holiday and it's significance to the Ozarks as a community. 

Clint Girlie visits with Amber Alcorn and Rachael Salveter from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield to discuss their upcoming fundraiser The Great Elixir Mixer. It's a craft cocktail competition featuring local bars and eateries judged by the attendees. They also cover the overall mission of the B&G Clubs in Springfield and the vision for their soon to be built teen center. 

iHeartRadio spoke with Big Brothers Big Sisters about their upcoming fundraiser Beerfest, and were joined by Ruell of "Nick, Ruell, and Ned the Band" who are playing the first ever Beerfest After Party!

Clint Girlie sits down with Tim Dygon and Dr. Kyle John from Arc of the Ozarks to discuss Autism Awareness Month, as well as Arc of the Ozarks' new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center.

iHeartRadio spoke to Laura Farmer with CASA about the history of and need for Court Appointed Special Advocates, as well as their upcoming event with Paden Stringer, owner of Royal Barbell. Hear all about Lift Up a Child and make your plans to join on May 4th, 2024.

Clint Girlie is joined by Cassi Locke from the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks to discuss their 25th Anniversary Year of providing support and recoruces for the thousands of people in the Ozarks diagnosed with Parkinson's Dissease. They also discuss upcoming fundraisers and community awareness events, like their Resource Fair coming up on April 20th. More info at parkinsonsgroup.org

Clint Girlie visits with Haley Blevins, Development Director for Special Olympics in Southwest Missouri to discuss the upcoming Polar Plunge Fundraising event. They are joined by Sgt Kaylee Friend who heads up Special Olympics support from the Springfield Police department.

Clint Girlie sits down with Greg Anderson and Cris Swaters from the Springfield Police Department to discuss their current push to find qualified and passionate candidates. More info at GoSPD.com

Clint Girlie visits with Audrey Williams, HyVee's local registered dietician to discuss how to kick off 2024 with a new and better diet that is not only healthy but also sustainable. They also discuss how to learn more via one on one counseling, cooking classes and other offerings from HyVee.

Clint Girlie speaks with Michelle Teter and Brad Terry from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks about their mission and their 2024 56-Day Challenge to help keep up with the 200 pints of donated blood they require per week.

Clint Girlie from iHeartRadio visits with Jeff Long from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield to discuss their Christmas partnership: Angel Tree which provides gifts to kids in need during the holiday season with the help of donations from our local community. They also discuss the various programs the Boys & Girls Clubs offer throughtout the year to childred 5-18 in the Springfield area.

Clint Girlie speaks with Cris Swaters from the Springfield Police Department about some Halloween Safety tips for kids, parents and drivers. Then, he’s joined by Melanie Stinnett from Arc of the Ozarks to talk about their sensory friendly trick-or-treating event, as well as how to better understand how holidays affect those with autism and other disabilities.

Clint Girlie visits with Stefanie McCall from Ozarks Public Broadcasting about their upcoming Wine & Food Celebration fundraiser, as well as their ongoing efforts to provide educational and high quality children's programming for youth in the Ozarks.

Clint Girlie speaks with Jody Dow, Ashley Baker, Evie Tackett-Turner & Kristen White from The Dream Center about their facility and services in Zone 1, Springfield. They discuss the outreach projects they facilitate as well as upcoming community and fundraising events.

Clint Girlie speaks with Hy-Vee dietician Audrey Williams about maintain proper food choices during summer. They also discuss dieting, calorie counting and healthy food tips and tricks.

Clint Girlie visits with Jennafer Mayfield and Ashley Luebbert from the Republic Parks Department to discuss all things Have-A-Blast! This year’s patriotic celebration and pyro-musical fireworks show takes place on June 30th at JR Martin Park in Republic. They also discuss other community projects underway in Republic and employment opportunities for teens and college age adults.

Clint Girlie speaks with Robin from the Developmental Center of the Ozarks about their services for children & adults with developmental disabilities. They also discuss their upcoming Taco De SOMO event, Southwest Missouri's Premiere Taco Competition. More info at DCOonline.com

Clint Girlie sits down with Christie Love and Holly Madden from The Connecting Grounds to explore their efforts in combating poverty withing Springfield. This includes homeless sheltering, no-requirement food pantries, and supervised visitations for kids/parents in foster system. They also discuss the origins of The Connecting Grounds, and where they hope to be within the next few years.

Clint Girlie speaks with Leslie Forrester, Executive Director for the Springfield Regional Arts Council, about the state of the current art scene in the Ozarks. They also discuss community oppurtunities to participate in the arts and about the upcoming Artsfest on Walnut Street.

Clint Girlie speaks with Jackie Barger from The Children's Smile Center to discuss the importance of pediatric oral health. They also discuss The Children's Smile Center’s mission in the Ozarks, upcoming events, and fundraisers to assist them in the treatment of kids across the region.

Hemmy talked with Nikki Leake from the American Cancer Society and Curtis who is a volunteer with their Road to Recovery Program about why he chooses to volunteer and how other people can get involved!