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The official podcast of the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma | Information about your local government you didn't know you need to know. | stillwater.org | #StwOK

The City of Stillwater


    • Dec 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from FYI Stillwater

    Fire Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 14:58


    We discuss fire safety with Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary.

    Stillwater Waste Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 16:14


    Stillwater Waste Management with Matt Faulkner

    Stillwater Regional Airport Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 15:12


    Stillwater Regional Airport update with airport manager Paul Priegel. 

    Holiday Events in Stillwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 14:51


    There are a variety of events scheduled in Stillwater during the holiday season. Guest is Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Stillwater, Becky Taylor.

    Major Projects Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 14:41


    This podcast covers the status of some of Stillwater's large projects with City Manager, Norman McNickle.

    Road Projects Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 21:04


    The current state of road projects in Stillwater with Monty Karns, Director, City Engineering. (This podcast was recorded on Sept. 23, 2022 just prior to Monty's retirement.)

    Emergency Management with Rob Hill, Stillwater Emergency Management Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 19:58


    Discussing current issues facing emergency management with Rob Hill, the Stillwater Emergency Management Director.

    Join Our Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 19:11


    Joining the City of Stillwater team

    Community as a Career with Barbara Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 28:17


    Our hosts sit down with Barbara Bliss, Community Resources Manager for Parks and Recreation, to discuss new projects, Barbara's journey to Stillwater and much more!   Guest: Barbara Bliss | Community Resources Manager, Events and Recreation Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

    A Passion for Compassion With Christy Driskel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 22:03


    Come listen in as we discuss the human side of human resources.   Guest: Christy Driskel | Human Resources Director Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Jenika Birdsong | Communications Coordinator

    The 'Wilder' Side of project Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 26:14


    Come check out the 'Wilder' side of project management.   Guest: Shannon Wilder | Project Manager II Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

    Special Projects in Our Special City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 25:32


    Listen in on what special Projects are happening in our City!   Guest: John McClenny | Special Projects Manager Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

    Talking Trash With Chris Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 25:13


    Join us as we talk trash and all things waste management with Chris Knight.   Guest: Chris Knight | Waste Management Director Host:  Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Co-host: Mark White | Operations Director

    Pat Darlington: 7 Years of Public Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 37:20


    Join us as we talk about Pat's service to the City of Stillwater   Guest: Pat Darlington | Vice-mayor Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Zack Henson: Stormwater, Rain Barrels & Bank Robbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 30:18


    Join us as we discuss the benefits of rain barrels and more!   Guest: Zack Henson | Stormwater Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Clint Oliver Brings the Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 29:32


    Listen in as Distribution Superintendent Clint Oliver Tells us what's really going on with The City's power system.   Guest: Clint Oliver | Distribution Superintendent Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Meet Chris Franks: The Drain Detective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 18:17


    Listen in as our very own Environmental Programs Manager tells us how to properly dispose of F.O.G. and what that means.   Guest: Chris Franks | Environmental Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Meet Emily States: Librarian and Public Servant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 25:44


    Join us as Emily States Talks about Library programs, events, services and more. Guest: Emily States | Adult Services Librarian Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Meet Fire Marshal Steve Sylvester

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 26:54


    Join us as Fire Marshal Steve Sylvester talks about how to practice fire safety at home and more. Guest: Steve Sylvester | Fire Marshal Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   Check out Freddie the Firetruck's Fire Saftey tips

    Shannon Jordan: From Military Brat to Assistant Chief of Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 25:29


    Join us as our own Assistant Chief of Police walks us through his career path, and how he serves our community. Guest: Shannon Jordan | Assistant Chief of Police Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   Learn more about the Stillwater PD and their C.O.P Program

    10M Gallons A Day: Jason Tyler, WWTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 32:00


    Join us as we learn what the Waste Water Treatment Plant does with all the sludge the citizen produce. Guest: JasonTyler | Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendant Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Providing the City's Backbone with IT Director Brad Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 25:39


    Join us as Brad Stewart explains how the IT department keeps the city on it's feet. Guest: Brad Stewart | IT Director Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Royce Stephens: SPD & Mental Health Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 34:13


    Join us as we discuss what the SPD is working toward for our community's mental health. Guest: Royce Stephens | Captain - Operations Bureau Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Kelley Hitch: 31 years of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 24:15


    Join us as we celebrate Kelley Hitch's 31 years of service to The City of Stillwater and more. Guest: Kelley Hitch | Water Utilities Supervisor Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager For more information on hydrant flushing check out Did You Know? Hydrant Flushing To learn more about water service shutoff valves check out How It Works: Water ShutOff  To learn more about why Kelley Hitch has worked for the City of Stillwater for 30 years check out Kelley Hitch--I'm Still Here

    Assistant Fire Chief Jory Stanley talks training

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 23:03


    Join us as we talk about training, protocol and more.  Guest: Jory Stanley | Assistant Fire Chief Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Tommie Marshall | Multimedia Technician

    Greg Adams: Pavement Management & Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 24:51


    Join us as we discuss how the city chooses what roads to repair and how to do it. Guest: Greg Adams | Transportation & Drainage Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager   To learn more about Electric car chargers and how they work, check out How It Works: Electric Car Pumps  

    Makin' Waves With Thomas Novotny: Water Treatment & What it Means

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 20:28


    Listen in as we talk about what the Water Treatment Plant does to keep our water safe. Guest: Thomas Novotny | Water Treatment Plant Superintendent  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Revvin' it up with John Maehs: Fleet Maintenance Ins & Outs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 20:00


    Join us as we discuss what Fleet Maintenance does to keep our city mobile.   Guest: John Maehs | Fleet Maintenance Superintendant Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Rattlin' Chains with Barbara Bliss: City Recreation Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 18:53


    Join us as we talk about the ever-changing recreational trends right here in Stillwater.   Guest: Barbara Bliss | Community Resources Manager, Events and Recreation Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    SPD Chief Jeff Watts: The Badge is a symbol of trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 28:09


    Join us as we discuss the George Floyd incident, the Stillwater Black Lives Matter protest and officer training. Guest: Jeff Watts | Stillwater Chief of Police Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Update #5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 20:04


    COVID-19 Update #5 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guests: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager              Rob Hill | Emergency Management Director Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement **Because of the pandemic's evolving nature, some of the information in this podcast is a few days out of date. Go to Stillwater.org for the latest pandemic news. However, we still recommend listening— there's some great stuff in here! 

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Update #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 20:47


    COVID-19 update #4 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Update #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 34:25


    COVID-19 Update #2 Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Update #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 31:15


    COVID-19 Update #3  Latest City of Stillwater Pandemic News Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director, Marketing & Civic Engagement

    Special Episode: COVID-19 Information Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 23:57


    COVID-19: Insight from your City Government. Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Specialist Guest: Christy Luper |Human Resources Director Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager

    Moving Forward: Traffic Lights and How They Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 24:56


    Join us as we talk about what it takes to keep Stillwater's traffic moving smoothly. Guest: Tully McCrory | Control Signal Technician Guest: Mark White | Public Works Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

    OSU Students: What The Census Means To You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 30:59


    Join us as we discuss the students of OSU's Student body's role in the census is. Special Guest: John Mark Day | Oklahoma State University's Director of Leadership & Campus Life  Co-Host: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement

    Looking for a job? Check With Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 18:55


    Join us as we talk about the job application process for The City of Stillwater. Guest: Leah Womack | HR Generalist Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

    Animal Welfare: Helping our animal friends one paw at a time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 25:45


    Join us to learn about the animal shelter, adoption and other animal welfare concerns. Guest: Mary Dickey | Animal Welfare Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Tommie Marshall | Multimedia Technician

    Adding a Renewable Energy System? Call Us First

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 22:32


    Are you thinking of adding a Renewable Energy System to your home? Join us as we discuss the best practices. Guest: Loren Smith | Electric Utility Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Got Questions about the Census? The Library has Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 31:06


    Join us as we discuss the Library's role as Census Central and what that means. Guest: Stacy Delano | Library Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist

    Audited & Loving it! Talkin' City Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 15:30


    Join us as the finance director explains the city's budget. Guest: Christy Cluck Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator

    Dirt Moving Around Stillwater...What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 15:24


    Join us as Cindy Gibson shares what's new going in around Stillwater, OK. Special Guest: Cindy Gibson Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

    Happening Now in Downtown Stillwater: Merry Main Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 20:47


    Join us as Shannon Williams and Alane Zannotti share their vision for a new Stillwater Tradition. Special Guest: Shannon Williams and Alane Zannotti Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

    Mayor Joyce talks ribs & other juicy tidbits about city government

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 37:36


    Join us as the Stillwater mayor shares insights about local government.   Special Guest: Mayor Will Joyce Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing & Civic Engagement Co-Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator 

    FYI 34: Utility Billing: What you thought you knew but didn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 21:51


    Special Guest: Dana Mattox | Director, Utility & Billing Services Host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Co-host: Seth Fish | Communications Assistant On this episode of FYI Stillwater, Dana Mattox shares useful tips and information about City of Stillwater utility services. A must-listen for OSU students.

    FYI 33: Speak Up Stillwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 23:26


     Special Guest: Melissa Reames | Deputy City Manager  Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator  Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at 5:05 On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we sit down with Melissa Reames to discuss the new civic engagement tool Speak Up Stillwater.  

    FYI 32: 2020 Census

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 29:01


    Special Guest: Paula Dennison | Assistant City Manager  Host: Maegan Pardue | Communications Coordinator  Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at 6:32 On this Episode of FYI Stillwater we speak to Assistant City Manager Paula Dennison about the 2020 Census, and the changes that make this Census so important for the City of Stillwater.  

    FYI 31: Recycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 26:23


    Special Guest: Chris Knight | Waste Management Director  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Alisa Hines | Multimedia Specialist Interview starts at: 5:08  On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we discuss the changing markets of recycling in the United States with Waste Management Director Chris Knight. 

    FYI 30: SWAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 25:33


    Special Guest: Cody Manuel | Police Sargent & SWAT Team Commander  Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Meagan Kascsak | Communications Coordinator Interview Starts at 5:36. On this episode of FYI Stillwater, we are joined by SWAT Team Commander Sgt. Cody Manuel to discuss the City's award winning SWAT Team and all they do to keep our city safe. 

    FYI 29: Stormwater Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 28:03


    Special Guest: Zack Henson | Stormwater Programs Manager Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Civic Engagement Co-host: Meagan Kascsak | Communications Coordinator Interview Starts at 7:00 On this episode of FYI Stillwater we discuss the city's water run off and the upcoming Stormwater Survey with Stormwater Programs manager Zack Henson. 

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