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Stephanie Kenealy and Jayme Busch from Primrose join Pottawattamie County Routes to run down a packed spring and early summer schedule of community events. They share details on the Shake Your Shamrocks St Patricks party, the annual Easter egg hunt, the Primrose in Full Bloom open house with a build your own bouquet walk, a Mother’s Day brunch paired with a community quilt show, and the Father’s Day weekend car show fundraiser supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #CouncilBluffs #PrimroseSeniorLiving #UnderwoodIowa #NeolaIowa #CommunityEvents #SeniorLiving #FamilyEvents #AlzheimersAwareness #LocalCommunity #YourVoiceAmplified

Kate Gerber from Pottawattamie County joins the show to talk about how the county is bringing services directly to residents across the region. She highlights the upcoming county town hall meeting in Underwood, the Veterans Resource Festival in April, volunteer opportunities for The Wall That Heals coming to Lewis Central over Memorial Day weekend, and new efforts to make county services more accessible throughout the entire county. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #CouncilBluffs #PottawattamieCounty #LocalGovernment #CommunityUpdates #VeteransSupport #TheWallThatHeals #IowaCommunity #LocalPodcast #YourVoiceAmplified

JoAnn Jensen with the Jennie Edmundson Foundation joins us to recap a successful Dance to the Beat event, which brought nearly 300 guests together to support local cardiac patients. We talk about how funds stay right here in Pottawattamie County, the mental and emotional side of heart recovery, and what is next with Spirit of Courage and other foundation events. It is community caring for community at its best. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #JennieEdmundsonFoundation #DanceToTheBeat #HeartHealth #SupportLocalPatients #CouncilBluffs #SouthwestIowa #CommunityStrong #SpiritOfCourage #YourVoiceAmplified

Carlene Hall joins us to talk about the explosive launch of Mills County Roots and the power of preserving local stories. From generational families and revitalized Main Streets in Malvern and Glenwood to more than 75,000 views in just six weeks, this conversation dives into why hyper local media matters. We also touch on supporting veterans, serving community, and building the future without losing the past. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #MillsCountyRoots #MillsCounty #SouthwestIowa #LocalMedia #CommunityStories #SupportLocal #StillServingIowaVeterans #BluffSportsWeekly #YourVoiceAmplified

Gabe Barney from Pottawattamie County Emergency Management joins us in studio to break down the spring weather outlook, what trends are showing for temperature and precipitation, and how that could impact fire danger and water supplies. From severe weather awareness to practical tips like storing water and reviewing family plans, this is a timely conversation about staying prepared before conditions turn serious. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #CouncilBluffs #PottawattamieCounty #EmergencyManagement #SevereWeather #SpringOutlook #CommunityPreparedness #LocalNews #YourVoiceAmplified

On Pottawattamie County Routes, Todd welcomes Jean Bohnker and Gene Baucker with Assisted Living Locators for a practical conversation about the “silver tsunami” and what it means for families in Western Iowa. They talk about planning early, reducing stress and isolation, how independent living and assisted living have changed, and why a proactive move can protect dignity and improve quality of life. Plus, how their guidance is a free resource for families navigating tough decisions. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #CouncilBluffs #WesternIowa #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #IndependentLiving #MemoryCare #CaregiverSupport #AgingWell #PlanningAhead #CommunityResources #YourVoiceAmplified

A new Project Lifesaver chapter is now active in Pottawattamie County, adding a powerful extra layer of safety for families whose loved ones are at risk of wandering. Using simple radio tracking technology worn 24 7, local responders can quickly locate someone who has gone missing, often within minutes. We talk about who the program serves, how it works, why speed matters, and how families can apply. The goal is simple: peace of mind for caregivers and a faster path to safety for the people who need it most. #PottawattamieCountyRoutes #ProjectLifesaver #PottawattamieCounty #CouncilBluffs #CommunitySafety #DementiaAwareness #AutismAwareness #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #CaregiverSupport #YourVoiceAmplified