iHeart The Ozarks

Sarah Green sits down with Leisha and Kevin Baker from Club Z In-Home Tutoring to talk about heading back to school and resources that are available to help parents and students as they navigate learning from home.

Hemmy sits down with Francis Skalicky - Missouri Department of Conservation - to discuss online programs in lieu of in-person programs since facilities are closed due to COVID19, hummingbird feeding and their migration season, camping, fishing, and hiking areas, and so much more!

Sarah Green sits down with Chris Pilgrim from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to discuss the current critical blood shortage, upcoming blood drives, the need for first time donors, and increased safety measures taken by the center during the pandemic.

Clint Girlie sits down with Amy Hietter, Movement Director for 7 Billion Ones to discuss their mission of compelling and life-changing story telling in the Ozarks, their assistance of other local non-profit organizations, and how the local SWMO community can be involved.

Clint Girlie sits down with Cora Scott, Director of Public Information and Civic Engagement for the City of Springfield, to discuss the specifics of the city's new Mandatory Mask Ordinance and the current status of Covid-19 within city limits.

iHeart's Sarah G sits down with Melissa Bondy from Bass Pro Shop to discuss this year's Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series.

Clint Girlie talks with Christina Ford, Founder and President of The Rebound Foundation, to discuss it's objective of assisting those affected by domestic abuse. They also discuss the foundation's beginnings, healthy relationships and how the community can help abuse victims in the Ozarks.

Hemmy sits down with Jeffrey Smith and Major Bob fromt eh Springfield Salvation Army to discuss the effects Covid-19 has had on the Salvation Army, ways the community can help, and their Westlake Ace Hardware Fan Drive to get fans to people without air conditioning this summer.

Clint Girlie sits down with black leaders in Springfield to discuss the recent Black Lives Matter protesting across the Ozarks, to better understand the Black Experience in Springfield, and to ask for perspective on what changes the community can make to ensure equality for all. Guests include: Justyn Pippins - Minorities in Business Javeon England - Brother to Brother William Maxwell - Student Pa...

Hemmy sits down with Keke Rover from Ambassadors for Children to discuss May being Foster Care Awareness Month, their "I Am Me" Campaign and their Big Whiskeys and Fazoli's fundraisers,

Clint Girlie talks with Laura Farmer, Executive Director for CASA in SW Missouri about their services during COVID-19, some key thins to know during Child Abuse Prevention Month, and some upcoming events to get excited about after the stay-at-home orders are lifted.

Clint Girlie talks Child Abuse Prevention Month with Linda Saturno and Lori Barnes-Miller from The Child Advocacy Center, along with Brandi Bartel from The Victims Center about Child Abuse Prevention Month and how to spot child abuse during COVID-19 restrictions. Later, he speaks with Hy-Vee dietitian Amanda Allen about tips and tricks for healthy eating during the current stay-at-home order.

iHeart's Hemmy speaks with Holly and Kristin from Isabel's House to discuss the effects of COVID19 on operations, and their "Go Blue" initiatives for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.

Clint Girlie sits down with Brandi Bartel, Executive Director for The Victim Center to discuss their organization, how they help our communities, and opportunities for the community to help The Victim Center, including attending upcoming fundraising events.

Clint Girlie sits down with Development Director for Special Olympics of Southwest Missouri Robin Anderson to discuss Special Olympics activities and volunteer opportunities in our area, as well as, their upcoming fundraiser: The Polar Plunge.

Clint Girlie sits down with Downtown Springfield Association executive director Rusty Worley to discuss the culmination of the Downtown 2020 renovation and the direction ForwardSGF is taking Downtown Springfield and surrounding neighborhoods. They also discussed upcoming events in downtown.

Clint Girlie sits down with Lynne Meyercord from the Aids Project of the Ozarks to talk about the many services APO offers 27 counties in Southwest Missouri, as well as discuss the current state of treatments for HIV/AIDS in America.

Clint Girlie sits down with Janelle Reed and Mindy McClaskey from the Victory Mission to discuss their programs including their men’s center as well as their newly founded women’s programs. They also discuss upcoming events such as the Victory Mission Prayer Breakfast coming at the end of January and the SingleMomzRock Valentine’s Banquet. (We apologize for the poor audio quality during some of th...

Clint Girlie sits down with Teen Challenge USA COO Russ Cambria to discuss the state of addiction in America and go into detail about the recovery services offered by TC across their 266 locations nationwide.

Cole sits down with The Kitchen to talk about their mission to combat homelessness in the Ozarks, as well as some events coming this Holiday season.

Liz Delany sits down with Marci Bowling, founder of Watching Over Whiskers to discuss volunteer opportunities as well as efforts that can be made to help control the cat population.

Clint Girlie sits down with Tommie & Lindsay from OACAC to examine the need for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) in Southwest Missouri during the winter months, and the Share The Light event (Dec 14th) designed to raise funds for it.

Cole sits down with Jeff Smith from the Springfield chapter of the Salvation Army to discuss their Annual Red Kettle Campaign and how the funds collected impact their various programs & our community.

Clint Girlie sits down with members of the Springfield group: Minorities In Business to discuss ways in which MIB is helping to enrich our business community through inclusion and diversity. Featured guests are: Justyn Pippins, Toni Robinson & Tamarr Maclin.

Liz Delany sits down with Joe Daues from Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to discuss their ongoing efforts to raises awareness, and funds, to fight against this deadly cancer. They also discuss upcoming BCFO events within the community.