On this episode we visit with leaders of a grassroots group working to save a nearly one hundred year old cabin built for the Girl Scouts in Creston, IA.  The cabin has sustained substantial damage and will be torn down the if funds are not reaised to restore it.  If it is torn down, the group hopes to replace it with a new structure for use by generations of girl scouts to come.  You can learn more and show your financial support for this project at wwww.bolingersolutions.com/savethecabin/

On this episode Dr. J. shares a few thoughts for the end of 2021 and ideas for 2022.

On this episode Dr. J. visits with Leslie Hoskins from Leader Dogs for the Blind.  The pair discuss the Leader Dog mission and programming along with the experiences Dr. J. has had during his time on campus.

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On this episode we visit with Dr. Jeremy Fox from the School for Music Vocations (SMV) at Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA. We discuss the importance of music education, SWCC SMV programming and the upcoming såje Music Festival scheduled for April 7-9, 2022. With the assistance of Bolinger Solutions, the school is working to raise $25,000 to assist with the festival that will allow middle and high school groups as well as college music groups and individuals to interact with and learn from såje over the three-day festival. Those interested in learning more about the festival can do so by clicking here. If you are interested in supporting the festival please contact Dr. Jesse Bolinger at (515)203-3467.

On this episode we visit with William Ottens a librarian who has worked for a number of organizations and is the author of Librarian Tales: Funny, Strange, and Inspiring Dispatches from the Stacks. We discuss his background, stories that lead to the book and the importance of libraries.

You can learn more about William at www.librarianproblems.com.

On this episode Dr. J. visits with Brian Zachary President of the Board of Directors for Creston Arts.  We discuss Creston Arts programming and the community art center.  You can learn more at www.crestonarts.com.  

On this episode Dr. J. visits with seven-year-old Austin Perine who at the age of 4 learned about homelessness and wanted to do something about it!  Dr. J. shares how he learned about Austin and wrote about him in Calling all volunteers: New ideas for recruiting and managing.  You can learn more about Austin and order a copy of his books at www.presidentaustin.net.