The Grapevine Program on Creston Radio airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:05am.

It features host Michael Cooley who talks with individuals from across the Creston Radio listening area about community events and issues.

 

     

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Guests:

Brad Baker - Principal - Creston Elementary School

Brad discusses the efforts of the Creston Elementary and Early Childhood Parent-Teacher Organization.  The PTO works to raise funds for the school while also providing evening events for students and families, like their monthly movie night. Additionally, Diversity Week at Creston Schools will be happening during the first week of February.  Click to creston.k12.ia.us to stay updated.

 

Jackie Steffen - Executive Director - Southern Prairie YMCA

Raquel Linch - Front Desk Supervisor - Southern Prairie YMCA

The Southern Prairie YMCA has seen a lot of new people for the new year, even before the new year began.  Jackie says several fitness classes are now free for members, and it's a great way to achieve that New Year's resolution.  Some of the classes are new to the facility.  Personal training is also available at a small fee for each session.  The Home and Garden Show is also on the horizon, scheduled for the beginning of March.  Visit southernprairieymca.com.

 

Listen:  Audio from Thursday's Grapevine

 

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Guests:

Barb Fuller - Nutrition and Health Program Specialist - ISU Extension

According to Barb, Habits for Healthy Hearts is a workshop series that will be offered in Corning at the Adams County Extension Office.  The classes will be held every Monday beginning January 25th.  Registration is $60/person, or $85/couple.  There are handouts that include recipes.  The classes will also offer food tasting and exercise ideas.  Follow-up with past participants shows the habits stick with them.  For Iowa State University Extension information, go to extension.iastate.edu.

 

Jay Slight - Principal - Creston High School

Mr. Slight says Crestion High School has been working on efforts to lift the school from the No Child Left Behind's Schools in Need of Assistance list.  Efforts at the school target the improvement of all students, focusig on at-risk groups.  The science curriculum at the high school will also be changing to fit the Iowa Core Curriculum, a statewide mandate being passed down by the Iowa Department of Education.  Find out more about Creston Schools at creston.k12.ia.us.

 

Listen:  Audio from Tuesday's Grapevine

 

 

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Guests:

Ellen Gerharz - Executive Director - Creston Chamber of Commerce

The Moonlite Madness Sale is scheduled for January 28th of this year, with a bad weather date of February 4th.  The event will see several stores open later hours than normal.  Additionally, the Chamber has scheduled its montly legislative coffees, which will be held from January through April.  Ellen also announced the winners of business holiday decoration contests.  The website for the Creston Chamber of Commerce is crestoniowachamber.com.

 

Annette Rice - Volunteer Services Director - GRMC

Carolyn Downing - Hospice Volunteer Coordinator - GRMC

Annette and Carolyn discuss the upcoming volunteer drives for the Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and for the Hospice Guild.  Additionally, the Auxiliary is accepting applications for their scholarship program that provides assistance to those seeking post-secondary education in the health care field.  Gift shop hours at the hospital have also changed.  The Hospice Guild was also thankful for the support for their Tree of Life project, which raised $2,300.  Learn more at greaterregional.org.

 

Listen:  Audio from Thursday's Grapevine

 

 

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Guests:

Ken Sidey - Director - Adair County Health and Fitness Center

According to Ken, the center is offering several new classes for the new year, including bike classes and aerobics classes.  Additionally, the child care center and new children game room are features of the center.  To find out more about rates and other programs, you can visit adaircountyfitness.com.

 

Tim Hood - Superintendent - Creston Schools

Mr. Hood says there are some changes in the school calendar due to the recent cancellations of school due to weather.  He also thanks guardians of students for working with the buses on hard surface. Creston Schools' website is creston.k12.ia.us.

 

Listen:  Audio from Tuesday's Grapevine

    

 

    

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Guests:

Santa Claus - Head Chief - North Pole

Santa Claus visited Creston Radio to talk about the latest in toy crazes.  He says his sleigh has the technology to get through any type of weather, even the blizzard predicted for Iowa.  Santa also discusses his sources for finding out how kids are naughty or nice. Expansions are also always happening at the workshop, and elves remain happy.

 

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Guests:

Jennifer Ray - Junior Class Sponsor - Orient-Macksburg Schools

Jordan Nelson - Junior Class Member - Orient-Macksburg Schools

Adam Pool - Junior Class Member - Orient-Macksburg Schools

Jordan and Andrew, along with Jennifer, discuss a scrapbooking crop they're holding on January 2nd at the Orient-Macksburg gym from 9:00am until 9:00pm.  They'll have door prizes, raffles, contests, food, and more.  The event will be a fundraiser for the junior class.  To register, contact the school at 641-337-5061.

 

Morgan Thompson - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

Kayla Bradley - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

Mckenna Thatcher - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

Madison Geary - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

Morganne Bovee - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

Tina Etzen - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

CJ Cheers - Wrestling Cheerleader - Creston High School

The cheerleaders are hosting a Snow King pageant, which will be a competition among the wrestlers with several categories like prom dress and singlets.  It will be held tonight at the Creston High School auditorium at 6:30pm.  Guest judges will be making the calls in the event.  It's a fundraiser to help with equipment costs.  Pictures can be taken with any wrestler.  Admission is $3.

 

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Guests:

Mark Weis - MS/HS Principal - East Union Schools

Mr. Weis shares changes in activities schedules because of postponements from the recent winter weather.  He also shares information on the Iowa Core Curriculum and how East Union teachers are working to implement the essential skills and concepts. Find information about East Union Schools at east-union.k12.ia.us.

 

Listen:  Audio from Thursday's Grapevine

 

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Guests:

Gina Wallace - Member - Greenfield Chamber of Commerce

According to Gina, the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce and Main Street is holding a Windows Wine and Dine event on Saturday.  The event will last from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, allowing participants to purchase a commemorative mug that allows for special deals at Greenfield retailers.  There will also be carolers on the square.  Find out more information at greenfieldiowa.com.

 

Sharon Snodgrass - Curriculum Coordinator - Creston Schools

Sharon goes over several upcoming dates at Creston Schools, including the activities of the Creston Elementary PTO, who will be having a movie night at the elementary building Friday night.  A middle school sock hop dance will also be happening on Saturday night.  Some activity make up games will also be happening after postponement from the weather.  Visit their website at creston.k12.ia.us.

 

Jackie Steffen - Executive Director - Southern Prairie YMCA

Raquel Linch - Front Desk Supervisor - Southern Prairie YMCA

Jackie and Raquel say the YMCA will certainly be busy as people make their resolutions for the upcoming new year.  Some new classes will be on tap for those people, as well, including Zumba and yoga, as well as the traditional ones that have had good attendance.  The Y is also offering personal training services that include personal consultations and personal sessions. Check out southernprairieymca.com.

 

Listen:  Audio from Tuesday's Grapevine