CivicView a City of Crestview Podcast

CivicView Season 4: Eye of The Storm

In this week's episode, Major McCallum of the Crestview Police Department and Captian Winkler of the Crestview Fire Department stop by the studio to discuss how our first responders jump into action before, during, and after a Hurricane. 
If you aren't caught up with season 4, what are you waiting for? You can listen to all of our episodes for free just about anywhere you get your podcasts, including Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcast, just to name a few. You can also listen in classic mode Saturday mornings at seven on the Good Country, WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 4: Everybody Say Inflation!

In episode 2 of season 4, City Manager Tim Bolduc stops by the studio to discuss the impacts of inflation on our city, what we are doing to combat it, and how proper future planning, fiscal responsibility, and sound financial decision-making are just a few of the steps we are taking to make sure Crestview continues to be a great place to live, work, and worship. 
Just a reminder, you can listen to all of our episodes for free on all major streaming services including Amazon. Spotify and Apple Podcasts or you can download it right off the front page of our website. You can also listen on Saturday mornings at 7 am on The Good Country WJSB/WAAZ 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 4: Under the Sea and Other Library Adventures

Welcome back! We are kicking season 4 off with a visit from our two favorite librarians, Heather Nitzel and Augusta Whittle. They stopped by the City Hall Studio to discuss the Summer Reading program and many of the other fantastic programs offered at the Crestview Public Library for free. Be sure to check out this week's episode and take some time to get caught up on previous episodes as we head into another exciting season. As always thank you to WJSB/WAAZ The Good Country for getting us on the airways and thank you to all of you who take the time to listen to this podcast. We hope to see you all at the library.  

Civicview Season 3: It’s all about the Animals

In the Season 3 Finale of Civicview, Officer Healey and animal care coordinator Mindy Moriarty stop by to discuss Crestview's new animal services division, the joys of owning a ferret, and Crestview's oldest hamster. Be sure to check out previous episodes right here on Facebook or Podbean. You can also find all of our episodes for free on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and most other major streaming platforms, as well as our website. You can listen the old-fashioned way on Saturday mornings at 7 am on The Good Country WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 3: Code Gals, Inflatable Dinos, and Keeping Crestview Beautiful

In this week's episode Deborah Lawson and Maddie Tatom stop by to give us the inside scoop on what a day in the life of a code enforcement officer looks like. We also discuss how important coffee can be and why dinosaurs went extinct, so be sure not to check out this episode and all other episodes anywhere you stream podcasts and music. You can also listen to all of our episodes for free on Facebook, our website, or Saturday Mornings at 7 am on The Good Country WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 3: Clean-ups, addiction and WWII

CivicView is back after a short hiatus. In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Conort our community engagement coordinator to talk about #KeepCrestviewBeautiful, Hail our Heroes Event, and the addiction in our community panel happening all over the next two weeks. So, be sure to give this week's episode a listen and be on the lookout for future episodes so you don't miss out. You can also check out our previous episodes for free right here on Facebook, or any other major audio streaming service. 

CivicView Season 3: Turning Your Dream into Reality with the SBDC

In this episode, John Emsing, a business consultant for the Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida stops by to explain what the SBDC does and how it can help you turn your dream of a small business into a reality. The best part about John and the services he and the other consultants of the SBDC offer, is they are free! So be sure to check out this week's episode to learn more about the service. If you would like to take advantage of the services the SBDC provides you can catch John on Thursdays at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce or you can visit https://sbdc.uwf.edu/ for more info. 
 
CivicView is a great way to stay informed about events, programs, and other activities related to Crestview and our local government. You can find us on Facebook, our website, or just about anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and even Audible. If you prefer to listen the old-fashioned way you can catch episodes Saturday mornings on @TheGoodCountry WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM at 7 AM. 

CivicView Season 3: Service in Your Time of Need

This week's episode features the Crestview Police Department's Victim Advocate Lauren Hirst. Lauren has been with the CPD since 2019 providing resources and support to victims of crimes and their families. If you would like to know more about what Lauren does for our citizens, and what kind of sea creature she would be, give this episode a listen. 
All episodes of CivicView are free and can be found just about anywhere you get your podcast. You can also hear episodes Saturday Mornings at 7 am on WAAZ/WJSB The Good Country 104.7 FM.  

CivicView Season 3: The Studer Episode

This week's episode features a very special guest that has made a huge impact in the Panhandle of Florida, Quint Studer. Mr. Studer speaks with our city manager Tim Bolduc and public information manager Chance Leavins about the importance of small businesses, a thriving downtown, keeping your talent local, and many other strategies that make a community strong. 
If you would like to listen to previous episodes you can find them for free just about anywhere you get your podcasts including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We would also like to thank WJSB/WAAZ The Good Country for getting us on the airwaves Saturday Mornings at 7 am. 

CivicView Season 3: Unity, Oaths and Torches

In this episode, Crestview Police Chief Stephen McCosker stops by to bring us up to speed on all things CPD in 2022, including the upcoming oath of ethics, 3rd annual Flashlight Unity Walk, and the CPD's leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run. 
CivicView is a weekly podcast designed to keep our citizens and members of our local community in the know about all the cool things going on around our city and in our local government. You can listen to previous episodes on Facebook, Podbean, Apple Podcast, and Spotify, along with many other places where you get your podcasts. You can also hear it Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. on WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM.

CivicView Season 3: Making an Impact with Impact 100 NWF

In this episode of CivicView, two amazing members of Impact 100 Northwest Florida, president Nancy Francis, and board member Jo Soria stop by to share some of the amazing ways their organization is making a difference in Okaloosa and Walton County. Impact 100 NWF is a women-only non-profit that gives $100,000 transformational grants to other non-profits in both Okaloosa and Walton County. Be sure to give this episode a listen to find out how you can join or how your organization can apply for one of these transformational grants. 

CivicView Season 3: Food, Music, & Fun with the Chamber of Commerce

In this week's episode, Saundra Wilson, executive director of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, stops by to talk about some upcoming events, how the chamber serves our community as well as businesses, and how much fun you can have at 7 a.m.  CivicView is a weekly podcast designed to keep our citizens and members of our local community in the know about all the cool things going on around our city and in our local government. You can listen to previous episodes on Facebook, Podbean, Apple Podcast, and Spotify, along with many other places where you get your podcasts. You can also hear it Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. on WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 3: Aviation with NWFSC

This week's episode features two special guests from the North West Florida State College Aviation Center of Excellence located just north of Crestview on Airport Road, Glen Brackin, who heads the Aviation Airframe Mechanics program, and Micheal Traylor, who heads the Professional Pilot Technology and Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operation programs. If you want to learn how to repair or fly these gentlemen have you covered. For more information about the programs be sure to give this week's episode a listen, and you can check out nwfsc.edu to learn how to enroll today!

CivicView Season 3: Powering Partnerships

This week's episode features Mayor JB Whitten and his slogan for 2022, "Powering Partnerships." Mayor whitten brings us to speed on what that means for the City of Crestview and the organization. He also shares some of his goals for 2022, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen.

Civicview Season 3: Let’s Go Golfing!

In this episode of CivicView, Brandon Martin, the general manager of Blackwater Golf Club, joins City Manager Tim Bolduc to talk about all the exciting things happening at the club. He also discusses membership rates, TopTracer, and the Grand Opening Tournament on March 17, 2022. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Blackwater Golf Club, you can find more information at www.golfatblackwater.com. 

CivicView Season 3: Let‘s Get Cultural, Cultural

In this episode, Brian Hughes of the Cultural Services Division and Nick Schwendt of the Planning Division stop by the studio to discuss the historic Bush House, a little bit of downtown history, and some of the exciting cultural events planned for the future.

CivicView Season 3: There‘s a New Clerk in Town

In this episode, our new City Clerk Maryanne Schrader stops by along with our previous clerk and now CRA Director Elizabeth Roy to discuss what it means to be a city clerk, the beauty of magnolia trees, and our hopes for some of the changes coming to downtown. 

CivicView Season 3: See You at the Races!

In this episode, Don Knapp of B&T Raceway stops by to talk about the history of the course, how RC racing is for all ages, how it ended up in Crestview (which is sad for Fort Walton, but awesome for us), and to let everyone know about the amazing charity race that will be going on Nov. 12-13. The proceeds from the charity race will be going to Cops for Kids and Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless.  Season 3 has been really awesome so far so be sure to catch up on previous episodes when you finish with this one. 

CivicView Season 3: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

This episode of CivicView is all about public notice signs. More specifically, those red and blue ones you see around town letting you know there is going to be a public meeting. To go over what those signs mean and how they affect you, Dawn Barnes and Nick Schwendt of our Planning and Zoning division stopped by to give us the rundown. We also find out why Dawn is a Chiefs fan and Nick would like to float around the ponds at Twin Hills Park. 

CivicView Season 3: Ground Control to Major Coms.

In this episode of CivicView, we introduce the newest member of our Communication Team, Rachel Conort. Rachel is our Community Engagement Coordinator, and she wants to make sure everyone knows how to find out what is going on around Crestview, in your local government, and why that is so important. Be sure to give this week's episode a listen so you can learn about all the ways to make sure we hear you and you hear us!