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The MSW Podcast

The MSW Podcast

By Jessica Rucker

The official Main Street Waterloo podcast. Join us as we talk to City officials, volunteers, developers and more about how far Downtown Waterloo has come in the past 25 years and what is yet to come.
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Live, Work, and Play in Downtown Waterloo

The MSW PodcastJun 01, 2021

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Creating success by working together

Creating success by working together

In this episode we sit down with Councilperson Sharon Juon and discuss how Main Street Waterloo came to be.  Three organizations were working to improve downtown and when they came together to form an accredited Main Street community, we became unstoppable. 

Aug 03, 202131:13
Live, Work, and Play in Downtown Waterloo

Live, Work, and Play in Downtown Waterloo

This month we sit down with John Hayes, a long time Main Street Waterloo volunteer and a business and property owner in downtown.  John shares stories about some of the significant projects like saving the Wonder Bread building and the 4th St Canopy and why events are important and the impact they have on downtown Waterloo.  John has lived in downtown, worked in downtown, and plays in downtown and tells us why it is a great place to Live, Work and Play!

Jun 01, 202134:44
How we change the image of Downtown Waterloo

How we change the image of Downtown Waterloo

Join us for a conversation with former Main Street Waterloo Director, Terry Poe Buschkamp, as we take a look at how events have help to change the image of Downtown Waterloo. 

May 04, 202123:53
BONUS Episode: Friday Loo 2021

BONUS Episode: Friday Loo 2021

In this episode we sit down with the co-chairs of Friday Loo to talk about the summer concert series. 

Apr 30, 202113:05
How far we have come with former Mayor John Rooff

How far we have come with former Mayor John Rooff

This month we had the opportunity to sit down with former Mayor John Rooff to discuss how far we have come as a community. John shared stories of how some of the most impactful projects in Downtown Waterloo came to be. 

Apr 06, 202123:53
A visit with former Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley

A visit with former Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley

I had the opportunity to sit down with former Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley to hear about his passion for Downtown Waterloo. We discussed the projects he played a role in making come to fruition and how he is still involved with making Downtown Waterloo thrive. 

Mar 02, 202131:44
BONUS Episode: Taste of Loo

BONUS Episode: Taste of Loo

Lindsay Pieters, from Experience Waterloo, and I talk about the changes to this year's event and how you can participate!

Feb 09, 202114:41
Events with Cindy Wells

Events with Cindy Wells

In this episode we visit with Cindy Wells, a long time volunteer with the organization.  Cindy discusses how the organization came to be and the history of several of the events hosted by Main Street Waterloo. 

Feb 02, 202132:08
Introduction to Main Street Waterloo

Introduction to Main Street Waterloo

This episode provides you with a brief understanding of who, and what Main Street Waterloo does to help our Downtown.

Jan 29, 202104:47
Mayor Quentin Hart

Mayor Quentin Hart

In this episode we visit with Mayor Hart to discuss how far Downtown Waterloo has come and a look at what's to come.  

Jan 28, 202124:55