Monmouth Monthly
A peek inside what's new in Monmouth, Oregon. Located an hour from the Pacific Coast, an hour from the Cascades, and in the heart of the Willamette Valley; Monmouth is a place where great things grow. Join us as we talk to Monmouth's movers and shakers.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 22: Veterans Week at Western Oregon University
Director of the Veterans Resource Center at WOU, Logan Doerfler and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Zach Hammerle join the pod this month to chat about Veterans Day activities as Western Oregon University which include the return of th...
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Episode 22
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27:41
Episode 21: Smith Fine Arts and WOU Fall Sports Preview
This month we chat with Dave Beasley from Western Oregon University. Dave chats with us about all things Smith Fine Arts, WOU Fall sports, and strangely enough, 18th Century British Literature. To learn more about Smith Fine Ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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41:32
Episode 20: Part 1 - Spooky Events in Monmouth and Independence | Part 2 - Grocery Outlet Supports the Monmouth Senior Community Center
Join us this month for a two-part episode featuring Amy Lemco and Marilyn Morton to talk about the spooky activities happening in Monmouth and Independence on October 4th (History and Mystery in Monmouth) and 5th (Ghost Walk in Independence); a...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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40:04
Episode 19: Public Safety Fees with Susie Marston and Chief Isaiah Haines
Join us this month as we welcome Monmouth Police Chief Isaiah Haines and Finance Director Susie Marston to chat about public safety fees in Monmouth. Hear from them why these are needed and what they will include. We also share ways folks can g...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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28:40
Episode 18: Tuesday String Band
Join us this month as we welcome the House Band of Monmouth - Tuesday String Band! The local trio talks about their influences, how they came together, and what they do when they aren’t entertaining the masses. You can hear Tuesday Sting Band f...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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30:51
Episode 17 - Monmouth Music in the Park
This month we welcome PJ Armstrong and Miriam Haugen who are here to talk about Monmouth Music in the Park! They dish about their favorite returning acts and we get excited about the entire lineup. Join us for Music in the Park Wednesdays in Ju...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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28:54
Episode 16 - May Events with Amy Lemco & Logan Doerfler
This month we are joined by Amy Lemco and Logan Doerfler. Amy is a member of the Historic Commission at the City of Monmouth and she is sharing about the cool things happening including their newest venture, Listen to a Legacy. Logan is the Dir...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:04
Episode 15 - Talking Trash with Josh Brandt
Talking Trash with Josh Brandt! Listen this month as we hear about this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to our area. Josh tells us about growing up in Monmouth, his family’s love for Central High and Western O...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:32
Episode 14 - Lucky Crow Farm
This month we are excited to chat with Eden Olsen and Lindsay Darling. Eden and Lindsay are the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares with us the benefits of a CSA and Lindsay gets us excited for the Supper Club...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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22:51
Episode 13 - Love Local in Monmouth
This month we are joined by Suzanne Dufner, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Monmouth. She talks about the return of the Love Local program, what it means to shop small this time of year, and some things she is lookin...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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17:09
Episode 12 - Mayor Cec Koontz and Monmouth 2024
We welcome Monmouth, Oregon Mayor Cec Koontz to the podcast. She shares with us her volunteerism through the years from her time on Boards and Commissions to becoming the Mayor of Monmouth. She also talks about some of the great things that hap...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:03
Episode 11 - Randy Cohen Comes to Monmouth
The Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts comes to the pod to talk about Monmouth's results in the Arts and Economic Prosperity survey (AEP6), his new love of knitting, and how we can unite our communities and enhance our economi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:02
Episode 10 - Making Spirits Bright/Annual Tree Lighting
This month we get to talk about our two annual December events, Making Spirits Bright and the Tree Lighting and light parade at Western Oregon University. Join guests Megan Habermann-Guthrie, Katelyn Grainger, and Emily McNulty as they talk abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:06
Episode 9 - History and Mystery in Monmouth
We are publishing this episode a little early this month so we can highlight all the fun ahead of History and Mystery in Monmouth. The event is October 6th (followed by the Independence Ghost Walk on October 7th!) and our episode gives you a sn...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:14
Episode 8 - Fall at WOU |Part I: Director of Sports Performance, Coach Cori Metzgar | Part II: Director of Smith Fine Arts, Andi Moring
We are joined by Smith Fine Art's Director, Andi Moring who tells us all about the upcoming season, her road to becoming the director, and why we are so lucky to have Western Oregon University in our backyard. To further that point, we also hav...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:17
Episode 7 - Adult Services at the Monmouth Public Library
The library isn't just for kids! Adult Services Librarian at the Monmouth Public Library, Carrie Kasperick, reminds us that over 70% of our community is made up of adults and shares with us the thoughtful programming she has created this summer...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:27
Episode 6 - Part I: Bike Rodeo | Part II: Welcome, Carter Craig!
In this episode we talk with Lynda Bersani about the upcoming Bike Rodeo and welcome new City of Monmouth employee Carter Craig. To sign off on the permission slip for the bike rodeo go HE...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:57
Episode 5 - Monmouth Summer Fun
It's that time of year in Monmouth where there is always something going on. Join us as we talk to Bill Foster about the Monmouth summer concert series Music in the Park. We also have President of the Monmouth Independence Rotary, Ben Stange, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:13
Episode 4 - Part I: Peacock Festival/Part II: Historic Preservation Month
Join us as we talk to Roxanne Beltz who is heading up the first Peacock Festival in Monmouth's history. We also speak to Economic and Community Development Director, Suzanne Dufner and Historic Board member, Ron Woodruff as they talk about some...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:55
Episode 3 - Part I: Volunteer Appreciation | Part II: Budget Season in the City
It's Volunteer Appreciation Month! On the show, we have Monmouth's longest serving (and still active!) volunteer Diane Ostrom; City Recorder, Phyllis Bolman; and Monmouth Senior Community Center Director, Barbara Cronin to talk about the import...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:39
Episode 2 - MI Trolley
This month we sit down with Representative Paul Evans, Fred Evander, the City Planner for Independence; and Marty Wine, the City Manager of Monmouth to talk about the MI Trolley that will be starting service in early April. To learn more about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:32
Episode 1 - MI Town Skatepark
Join us for our first podcast to celebrate Monmouth, Oregon! In this episode, we talk to Monmouth Public Works Director Russ Cooper, Shannon Medel, and Brice Spreadbury about the upcoming MI Town Skatepark which is going to break ground i...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:48