Out And About With Jamie Grout

The Grinnell Police Department is having a big get together in early August at Central Park to bring together law enforcement and the community for National Night Out. This is an effort for Police and folks from the city to gather to see how they can work hand in hand with officers of the law. This is going to be a great event as Sgt. Dalton Kies from the Grinnell PD will explain in this podcast.

In this day and age where people don't have time to be involved in fund raisers or non-profit organizations, this is a guy who makes time to be involved in these types of clubs, groups and organizations. Newtonian Wade Sheeler is The President of Newton Rotary, has been nominated to be Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Iowa, Is heavily involved in The United Methodist Church, The Jasper County...

He's the right wing talk show host who's a bit quirky that you can hear every morning on 1040 WHO Radio, it's the guy I call "my boss" Jeff Angelo. In this podcast I have a conversation with Jeff about his history growing up in Saint Louis, who some of his broadcasting influencers were, about where he stands politically and what it was like being in the Iowa State Legislature. A couple of things t...

It's the last day of The Jasper County Fair. We wrap things up with final results from Jasper County Youth Corrrinator from The Iowa State University Extension Service Stacy Wilson. I also have a great conversation with this years Jasper County Fair Queen and Fair Princess. I want to thank my sponsors Ryan's Tire and Auto, Jersey Freeze in Monroe and the presenting sponsor Newton-Des Moines East K...

In this "Best Of" podcast I speak with Grinnell College President Anne Harris. She is quite an interesting lady. In speaking with her I can see why Grinnell College is considered "The Harvard Of The Midwest." She talks about the benefits of going to Grinnell College and speaks with pride about the interaction between Grinnell College and the City Of Grinnell. This podcast is sponsored by Grinnell...

Stacy Wilson, Youth Coordinator For Iowa State University Extension in Jasper County gives us more results from today's Jasper County Fair. She also tells us how you can make a contribution to your local 4-H and FFA Chapter.

Dana talks about all the exciting new additions and things going on at Newton-Des Moines East KOA. As Dana say's "it's a hoppin place."

In this podcast Stacy Wilson, Youth Coordinator from Iowa State University Extension Service for Jasper County gives us more results. This time she tells us what youngsters are going on to the Iowa State Fair with their projects plus other results.

This was recorded several months ago but not too long after Saturday Night Live celebrated it's 50th Anniversary. Gary Kroger is an alum of SNL from the 80s. In this podcast he talks about his love for theatre as a child through his High School years, then on to Northwestern University. Finally he talks about getting into Chicago's 2nd City Acting Troupe. This lead to him "hitting the jackpot" and...

Stacy Wilson, The Youth Organizer for The Iowa State Exension Service gives us the results of some of the projects from Sunday and Mondays showings at The Jasper County Fairgrounds. Thanks for sponsors Newton-Des Moines East KOA, Ryan's Tire & Auto and Jersey Freeze in Monroe.

The results from Friday's Jasper County Fair on this podcast. I want to thank Stacy Wilson for providing the results of this year's fair. Stacy is the Youth Coordinator in Jasper County for The Iowa State Extension Service. These youngsters deserve to be in the spotlight for all the work they put in for their 4-H and FFA projects. THANKS to our sponsors: Newton-Des Moines East KOA, Jersey Freeze i...

In this podcast I talk with Mindy Williamson with The Iowa State Fair. She organized the food tasting and judging of the 11 foods out of the 60 new foods at this year's Iowa State Fair. She talks about the process of judging the new foods and how they were selected. She announces the top 3 foods selected at this year's fair. She also says how you can vote on your favorite in the top 3 selected. Do...

In this podcast I speak with Rachel Kinnick, Director of The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce about all the bargains and deals you can get in on this Saturday in downtown Grinnell during Ridiculous Days.

There are 60 new foods at the this years 2025 Iowa State Fair. You can find them online. It's amazing at what some people have come up with in terms of new terms of new treats for your tastebuds's at The Fair. In this podcast I go over a list of some of the new foods at the fair.

The Jasper County Fair will be in full swing next weekend and runs July 18th through the 24th. I'll be having reports with Stacy Wilson sponsored by Newton-Des Moines East KOA, Ryan's Tire & Auto and Jersey Freeze. On this podcast Iowa State University Extension County Youth Coordinator Stacy Wilson gives us a preview of what projects the youth at the fair will be involved in at the fair, what...

Continuing my topic of Food Insecurity from Monday I am addressing that issue for Grinnell & Poweshiek County with The Communications Director for M.I.C.A. The need is great for folks who are having trouble deciding if they are going to be able to afford groceries in the county for a wide variety of reasons. We also discuss ways that you can help provide food for the hungry in the area.

This podcast is about the need for supplies for Jasper Counties Salvation Army Food Pantry. On the podcast I speak with Co-Captain Tim North, who along with his wife Peggy run the local Salvation Army. Tim talks about the variety of reasons why they have so many folks are so food insecure around the area. This seems to be a big problem with Food Banks and Food Pantry's not only locally but also ar...

This podcast lists the activities going on in Newton & Grinnell for The 4th Of July or Independence Day if you prefer. I also talk about the laws regarding fireworks. I ask that you please be aware of neighbors who might have ptsd or pets that have trouble dealing with fireworks before setting them off. Also, I am taking a bit of time off from podcasts for the upcoming week. Although, I am doi...

On this Out And About With Jamie Grout Podcast I have a conversation with Monique Shore who has written a book about Edith Renfrow Smith. Edith is the first black woman to Graduate from Grinnell College and will celebrate her 111th birthday on July 14th. The book is called No One Is Better Than You. Monique gives us a insight into the life of this lady who is the Granddaughter of slaves, who was d...

In this podcast I have a conversation with KayLea Marchant who is the Executive Director of The Newton Chamber of Commerce about Newton's 4th Of July Parade. She talks about the number of entrys for the parade, the parade route and even announces who the parade Grand Marshall will be. By the way if you are looking for the parade route it will be announced in the Newton paper and on the Chamber's m...

In this podcast I have a conversation with Peter Brooks who is the Media Relations guy for the Iowa Cubs. The Iowa Cubs are the Farm Club for The Chicago Cubs and they've been doing great this year. We talk about the season they've had so far, the rest of the season, some of the key players and coaches. We also talk about his love for baseball and his family's history of sports play-by-play.

There's a big quilting show coming up this weekend on The Grinnell College Campus. On this podcast I have a conversation with a couple organizers of the event. We talk about about the who, what, where, where, when and why of the event. What they live best about quilting and where hey get their ideas for quilts.

The 28th Annual WHO Great Tractor Ride is being staged this year out of The Iowa Speedway in Newton. Around 400 tractors from all over the country are traveling around Central Iowa during this event. In this podcast I have conversations with Newton city officials, tractor owner/drivers/passengers, organizers and WHO Farm Broadcaster Duane Murley. There's no other event quite like it in the country...

This podcast conversation is with Leisa Zylstra and Brittany Glienke with Wesley Life Park Centre in Newton. They talk about all the events they have coming up this month in support of Alzheimer's research and awareness.

Prairie Burn has become quite an event in Grinnell over the past 6 years. On this podcast I have a conversation with Tim Ellsworth who is an organizer and one of the original founders of the event. We talk about the history of Prairie Burn, the joys of bike riding, and of course we talk about all the events going on this weekend associated with Prairie Burn including the 5k Fun Fun. If you want to...