That's Shocking!

As the discussion of data centers grows, City Utilities Director of Communications & Community Relations, Cara Erwin, talks one-on-one with CU President-CEO, Dwayne Fulk, to discuss how the utility will evaluate and respond to data center inquiries, as well as the safeguards and processes being implemented now to ensure existing customers do not bear the costs associated with data center devel...

Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it managed by CU exactly? We ask Transit Director, Matt Crawford this question and play a new game of "Recalculating," where we see if he's fast enough to beat the free MyRide SGF app in direct...

Do you recognize that SOUND?! We DIAL up this episode by playing a new take on an old game with SpringNet Director, Jeff Bertholdi. Plus, he connects us to the history of how SpringNet became a branch of City Utilities, what makes Springfield a Gigabit City, and the best way your business could benefit from this service. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Faceb...

Just HOW clean is the drinking water in Springfield? Let's just say the safety will get you PUMPED. Kari Wolken, Manager of Water Quality Laboratory at the Blackman Water Treatment Plant, talks about the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep it real clean. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X:...

"Water is life" - that's the motto of James Okumu, CU Manager of Water Systems Planning & Engineering at Fulbright Water Treatment Plant. Find out how Springfield gets its water, just how much is used by the city and Cara tests James' knowledge about water stories in the news with the brand-new game, H2-Oh, Really!? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebo...

CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney talks about what makes Springfield's natural gas system unique. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

What’s that smell? No seriously, what is that!? We play a new game of gassy proportions with the CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney . Plus, we find out a few interesting bits of info like the fact that there is somebody who has a full-time job of literally smelling natural gas, and we find out why that’s specifically unique to Springfield, MO. Have questions? Ask us here: soci...

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast powers back with Eric Smith, Supervisor of Power Station Operations, and he's answering: what is a power station and substation exactly? And what does that mean for turning on my lights at home? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilitie...

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast flips the switch ON and we're answering questions about...so how does our electricity work exactly? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutili...

So...how does electricity work? Why not bury all power lines? Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!? No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you! Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute a...