Mac Watson
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Karen Horner, the director of the Park County Library, spoke about all the different programs that are offered by the library system with locations in Cody, Powell and Meeteetse. Some of the offerings coming up are video games and Roku devices so you can play and binge watch your favorite series. Karen also spoke about…
Angie Johnson, running for Park County Commissioner, introduced herself on Speak Your Piece and explained her stances on the Land Use Plan that is currently being evaluated, property taxes and individual rights. She works for the City of Meeteetse, calls herself a “problem solver” and has been a coach hockey.
Brooke Grant, founded and president of Compete for a Cause, came on SYP to talk about their talent show that’s happening on August 6th in the band shell here in Cody. Brooke told us that this year’s recipient is the Wenk family from Cody and they’re dealing with their youngest child’s heart condition. So Compete…
Ken Straniere, PR and Marketing Director, along with Rachel Johnson, Manager of Memberships and Annual Giving, and Kirsten Michael, Exclusive Tours Coordinator, spoke about the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Ken gave an update on tourism, Rachel talked about Wyo Give which is a day of giving to charities and Kirsten spoke about private,…
Brian Schroeder, the Superintendent of Wyoming Schools, was on SYP talking about the USDA wanting new guidelines for states to follow if they want Fed money for lunch programs. Superintendent Schroeder said that 25 states have resisted and if they need to and the AG sees fit, they will sue the Federal Government over the…
Aaron Buck, Yellowstone Regional Airport Director, and Bob Redmond, YRA board member, talked about how the airport is doing as far as passengers, the pilot shortage, capacity and expansion in the future. The airport is moving forward on a 10,000 square foot expansion on the east end of the airport. There may also be a…
Kristin Fong from the Wyoming Business Council, along with Amy Quick and Amber Power from the WBC, spoke about how Wyoming is open for business. The Wyoming Business Council helps businesses with everything to start-up to marketing to putting people in touch with leaders in the community. They also talked about how leadership is important…
Farmer Zach Buchel from FarmTableWest off the Powell Highway came on SYP to talk about regenerative farming, how he got into farming, and what vegetables he is trying to grow in a greenhouse in winter in Wyoming. He will be building a geo-thermal greenhouse to raise four crops a year. Zach also spoke about food…
Joy Hill and Kim Dillivin from Planning and Zoning for Park County came on Speak Your Piece to talk about the recent meetings pertaining to the Land Use Project. Meetings were held in Cody, Meeteetsee, and Powell and what surprised officials were how different those towns’ needs and wants differed. Meeteetsee was concerned with connectivity…
Laurel Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Office, came on SYP to talk about all the great things to do in the Big Horn Basin. From hiking trails to boating and fishing to dinosaur bones and tracks, there is something for everyone to see and do here in Park County.