The Weekly Walk Through H-Town

Let's talk Summer Safety! We have a lot to talk about this week with a loaded hub of people!

Whoa! Hesston is a happening place! Jackie leafs in to talk about all things HPL plus Hesston Director of Golf Zach Frey swings in to chat about

We get to mow down the transitions with Excel into Stanley Black and Decker with Brad Unruh. Plus the 8th grade Project Me is explained by HMS counselor Jillian Toews with Courtney Hiebert from HHS slides in to talk about the senior exit project. And a treasure hunt starts soon

The Hesston College theater department's roots run deep. The last show of the season, The Tomato Plant Girl, directed by professor Celaine Worden, is sowing seeds for the next generation of thespians.  Jay Goering from Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale about has everything sewn up for a great weekend at the Hutchinson Fair Grounds celebrating Mennonite work, food, heritage and plenty of four-part harmo...

Despite the winds trying to ramp outside, we are fortunate to have Blake and Carlin Buhrman from Central Kansas Counseling sail in to expand on mental health. There is also a lot of library news swooshing in as well!

Once again it's a busy day in the Podcast Central Hub. Janelle Hahn checks in to talk about Women's Civic Club before its monthly meeting. Plus the third time is a charm for Dr. Joel Garber and his Central Kansas Master Chorale as it prepares for its final concert of the season.

We discuss changing the name of Hesston to Titletown before Collin Duckworth swings in to talk PGA Junior League and Junior golf. In addition to golf, Christine Wyrick and Lance Carter from Hesston Recreation splash down to give us all updates about what's going on with the Rec and things to come this summer.

It's State week! So we bring on some actual State Champions from Hesston High's Robotics team as Jones Breaker, Ryan Diller and Kat Friesen join us to talk about winning state and the behind the scenes with Robotics. Plus we are joined by Isaac Sanchez, Lane Magill and Jake Proctor from the state bound Hesston High Boys team as they chat about state hoops.

We talk all things on the south side of town with Brad Guhr and Katie Schmidt set down roots from Dyck Arboretum. The Arb is a happening place for the month of March.

Grab a slice of life with D'Angelo's owner Shirley Webber as she and Mike move on from the local pizzeria after 30 years in business. New Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Wallace sheds light on what it is like being in a new role, and clues listeners in on the upcoming Chamber Banquet. Chief Eilert smooth-talked about scammers, how to avoid them and basic safety.

Susan and I get to delve into the broader spectrum of Harvey County today as County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber and Harvey County Emergency Manager Mike Anderson swing in to talk about some of the behind the scenes of HVCO.

What a day! It's all things HHS as a host of students We talk about Scholar's Bowl, the Winter Play and Robotics! Plus the 2nd Saturday Shopping day in Hesston.

What a huge day! Susan and I "flex" with all of guests today. Tonya Keim sashays in to talk about Bluestem Communities followed by THE Ken Rodgers to blossom Sunflower Performing  Arts. Tyler Stutzman swings in and drags in a special guest "Julia Child" to explore the Water's Edge Valentine's Day Dinner menu.

What a day! Carley Bartel and Anna Humphreys take charge when they talk about the HHS STUCO leadership camp for 2-4th graders. Former HHS boys basketball coach (and former Swather teacher) Bruce Krase swishes in to chat about the upcoming recognition of the 1982-83 state champion boys team as it's the 40th anniversary of the Swather march to State.

What a smorgasbord of topics today from the Blood Drive to stuffed snakes and all things in-between. Mad props to Hesston Bakery and Cafe for keeping Susan and I hydrated with wonderful drinks

Holy Guacamole! What a busy day in the podcast studio. Russ Buller cruises in to talk about Hesston EMS followed by Zach Frey swinging in to chat with all things Hesston Golf Course related. Plus the reinvention of the Women's Civic Club brought to you by the Hesston Public Library. 

Mayor David Kauffman swings by to talk about upcoming H-town things in 2023 while Jackie glides in to recap 2022 at HPL

We had a great time with the first ever local celebrity Wrap-off!

We cover a laundry list of topics with Dr. Joel Garber and Jackie talks HPL stuff as well. Thank you guys for making this happen through 16 episodes!

Bluestem U is in the house as Julie Miller and Barb Kauffman educate us on all things with this cool program at Bluestem Communities.

What a day! Sandie Kueker with the Hesston Pharmacy injects herself into the podcast to talk about how to stay safe this "sick season." Plus Megan Smith sleighs in to talk about Holly Jolly Hesston this weekend.

We get to talk volunteering with Debbie Moran of the Hesston Resource Center and Yawna Smith of Hesston Area Senior Center as there are a lot of opportunities to help out and visit with amazing community members.

It's all things USD 460 today. Superintendent Kevin Logan slides in to talk about what's going on from the administration side of things in Swather Country along with his return to USD 460. In addition, SRO Vance Frick wanders in to talk about the SRO position and his journey to this position to build relationships.

Hoops and Music! The Hesston College Basketball coaches, Michael Smalley of the HC women and Matt Hiebert of the HC men dunk their way in to talk all thing HC hoops. Switching gears, Christian Vogt and Devin Miller sashay by to give update about the HHS musical, "Singin' In The Rain."

We get to talk with Brad Guhr about the Dyck Arboretum and the Prairie Window Concert Series and Chief Chris Eilert swings by to chat Holiday Helpers, Giving Tree and scams!