Come and be a part of the "Swan Song" as we bid farewell to Brock Cherry, the Community Development Director, in his final episode of the Mountain Home Stories Podcast. Kirsten Cherry, his partner, will also be joining us as we reminisce about their experiences in the region and share some of their preferred spots in Mountain Home.
Join hosts Brock and Chris as they interview Mountain Home locals Tabitha and Jake Dudley. Jake is a Police Canine Officer for the Mountain Home Police Department. Tabitha owns and operates "Tiny Closet," a personalization gift shop offering drinkware, home goods, gifts, apparel, and more.
Come join Brock and guest host Chris in their conversation with Ryan and Josh about the Mountainbound Custom Storage & RV Park, an innovative spot in Idaho that offers outdoor enthusiasts a perfect place to store their toys and indulge in recreation amenities. For more information, visit https://mountainboundcustomstorage.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaI_YRByxxk.
The team at Mountain Home Waste Water Department puts in a lot of effort to maintain high-quality sanitation services for the City. Have you ever wondered where all the waste goes when you flush? Well, today, you'll find out! Don Flynn, the Waste Water Superintendent, will walk us through the complexities of the sewer system and share how he ended up in his current role.
John Matthews does it all and chooses to do it all at the City of Mountain Home! From helping with street design projects, to snow plowing, flying drones, or updating the City's GIS mapping system, John loves what he does!
Listen and learn about how this newly appointed Police Chief, Jon Thompson, is taking more of a values based approach here with the Mountain Home Police Department.
Tanc's Breakroom is so much more than just a pool hall, it's a family institution. Listeners will delight in learning about Paul's history with the game of pool and the amazing recreational opportunities he is bringing to downtown Mountain Home.
Tiffany Belt is all Mountain Home, with orange and black flowing through her veins. Listeners will learn how this Mountain Home native went from a lifeguard to City Clerk and the lessons she learned on the way!
The Mountain Home Adult Training Academy (MHATA, pronounced mu-hat-uh) is Mountain Home's first-ever trade school. MHATA offers a variety of apprenticeships, technology, corporate training, and industry safety programs. MHATA president, David Porter, explains how their program ensures that students will not just sit in the classroom but receive hands-on training and experimental learning. If you want to learn more, go to mountainhomeata.com or call 208-580-1173.
William James is a proud husband, father, Mountain Home Chamber Board Member, and business owner here in Mountain Home! Listeners will hear how William boomeranged back to Mountain Home and his excitement for our community's future.
Season 2 of the Mountain Home Stories Podcast kicks off with Fire Chief Mark Moore! Listeners will learn about the over 100-year history of the MHFD, how the fire service operates in Mountain Home today and MHFD's plan for the future.
Tune in and listen to the College of Western Idaho President Gordon Jones speak on his goals and objectives for higher education. Learn not only about what CWI has to offer at their campus, but also what they are offering right here in Mountain Home!
Mountain Home Stories is produced by the City of Mountain Home
The City of Mountain Home is proud to be home to the 2023 Miss Idaho High and Miss Idaho Elementary winners. Learn more about these impressive young ladies and the incredible value they bring to our community!
You wouldn't think many kids would dream of working in bookkeeping and finance, but you probably have never met Paula Szafranski. Listeners are in for a treat as they learn more about the fantastic individual who makes sure the City's finances are in order and how said individual goes above and beyond to make sure the holiday season in Mountain Home is truly magical.
Streets Superintendent, Gene Palmer, is a man of simple tastes: fishing, karaoke, and Mountain Breeze soda, to name a few. Listeners will learn about the Streets Department's tremendous effort to ensure residents have well-built, clean, and plowed roadways.
Put the plane into full throttle and pull up the landing gear as you listen to the City of Mountain Home Airport Manager, Tom Hoegg. Listeners will be pleased to learn about the Airport's diverse role in our community.
I hope you listeners came hungry because Layne Short is on a culinary mission in Mountain Home! From his career in the U.S. Air Force to a food truck to a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Savory Layne Steakhouse, Layne Short is making moves in Mountain Home. You will enjoy hearing this local business owner and father of 7, speak about how "with the right food & the right music, you can change the world."
Learn, laugh, and be inspired as we visit with the City Library Director, Shasta Hochstrasser (Hawk-straw-sir). Listeners will learn about Mountain Home being home to one of the few Carnegie Libraries in Idaho, library nerf wars, murder mystery nights, and everything else that makes the City of Mountain Home Library LOUD! After listening to this episode, Mountain Home residents will be pleased to know our library is so much more than just a library.
Sit down and relax as you learn the importance of community from a proud son of Mountain Home! Rich Urquidi currently serves as the Director of Public Works for the City, but his roots run much deeper. From the origins of the Desert Canyon Golf Course to Rich's first job with the City to what the Public Works Department actually does, this second episode of the Mountain Home Stories Podcast will not disappoint!
Welcome to the first ever episode of Mountain Home Stories! Mountain Home Stories, produced by the City of Mountain Home Economic Development Department, aims to highlight the amazing people, businesses, and other things that make Mountain Home, Mountain Home. Our first guest is local celebrity and voice actor Jon Waters. Many know Jon from hosting Trivia Night at Blue Pit Brewing on Wednesdays, but few know how and why this up-and-coming voice actor chose to make his home-base Mountain Home.
