Grow Clinton Podcast

Grow Clinton is pleased to welcome AJ Martin of Burlington Junction Railway (BJRY) to Episode 262 of the Grow Clinton Podcast.

In this episode, AJ discusses BJRY's work, services, and commitment to supporting industrial customers through dependable rail transportation solutions. BJRY has contracted with the City of Clinton, Iowa, to provide third-party industrial railcar switching services for customers located in the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park.

This new service represents an important asset for businesses that depend on efficient rail access, reliable freight movement, and flexible logistics options. By providing professional switching services within the park...

In this episode, we welcome Tom Bowman and Ellie Kenney of Community Health Care (CHC), Inc. to discuss the organization's work, current updates, and its continued commitment to accessible, patient-centered care in Clinton and across the Quad Cities region.

CHC provides comprehensive health services designed to meet people where they are, helping individuals and families access quality care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Their services support healthier households, a stronger workforce, and a more resilient community—essential foundations for long-term economic and community development.

Tom and Ellie share general CHC updates, including ne...

The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast features Eric Funk, Site Director at 3M in Cordova, Illinois, and Administrative Assistant Briana Davis. 

Listen in to learn how a longtime regional employer is investing in innovation, operational excellence, workforce engagement, and a future that continues to serve customers around the world.

For more than five decades, 3M Cordova has been an important part of our region’s industrial base. Since opening in 1970, the site has grown into a Center of Excellence within 3M—supporting more than 16 technologies and a global supply chain that reaches 10 countries.
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In Episode 259 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, we welcome Justin Shaffer, superintendent of the Camanche Community School District, for a timely conversation about the district’s direction, priorities, and plans for students and families.

Camanche Community School District serves approximately 1,000 PK-12 students across three attendance centers in the City of Camanche and also serves families from Follets, portions of Clinton, and surrounding rural areas. Its close-knit structure helps the district deliver broad academic and extracurricular opportunities while maintaining an environment where students are known by name.

Looking Ahead

One major topic is...

Grow Clinton Podcast Episode 258 features Travis Wright, CEM, and Bill Micheel of QTS for a discussion about QTS’s proposed data center campus in Clinton, Iowa.

QTS is in the early planning stages of exploring a potential multi-building data center campus in the Clinton area. Data centers are purpose-built facilities that house servers and related technology used to store, process, and securely transmit the digital information behind services such as online banking, health records, communications, cloud storage, education tools, business applications, and artificial intelligence.

The Conversation

During the episode, Wright and Mi...

Get ready to raise a glass, enjoy great food, and celebrate German tradition right here in Clinton!

In episode 257 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Grow Clinton’s Director of Marketing & Event Planning, Antonia “Toni” Gerks, joins the program to share details about Grow Clinton’s upcoming Inaugural Oktoberfest Celebration. This exciting new community event takes place on Friday, September 18th at The Copper Mill in Clinton.

The Grow Clinton Oktoberfest Celebration will bring together great food, festive drinks, live music, and plenty of fun in a lively, welcoming setting. Whether you have Ger...

Grow Clinton is pleased to welcome Renee Snyder of Bethany for Children & Families Behavioral Health to episode 256 of the Grow Clinton Podcast!

During the episode, Renee will discuss important changes at Bethany for Children & Families and how the organization continues to serve individuals, families, and communities throughout Clinton and the surrounding area. The conversation will highlight Bethany’s evolving approach to mental and behavioral health services and the organization’s ongoing commitment to accessible, responsive community care.

Mental and behavioral health resources play an essential role in building a strong regional workforce, supporting families, and help...

The latest episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast puts the spotlight on one of Clinton’s premier annual events: the 15th Annual Clinton Half Marathon. Shannon Sander-Welzien, Executive Director of YWCA Clinton, and Jesse Lawson, Race Director, join us to discuss the race weekend, the community energy behind it, and why this event continues to bring runners, families, volunteers, and visitors to downtown Clinton.

A Clinton Tradition

Set for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 7:30 AM, the Clinton Half Marathon offers three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The course begins near 5th Avenue So...

Grow Clinton is proud to bring you episode 254 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, featuring Clinton's own Heather Carlson—wife, mom, professor, counselor, and IRONMAN athlete. Heather sits down with us to share the story behind her IRONMAN Jacksonville finish and the lessons that go far beyond the finish line.

Heather's path to IRONMAN wasn't straight. Recovering from surgery and injury forced her to slow down and rebuild, teaching her patience, resilience, and trust in the process long before race day ever arrived. That experience shaped not just how she trained, but how she approached every part of he...

Economic development projects often generate questions long before a public announcement is possible. 

In episode 253 of the Grow Clinton Podcast, President & CEO Andy Sokolovich and Vice President Matt Parbs offer an inside look at Grow Clinton’s economic development process, from the first project lead through development agreements, public announcements, and implementation.

The conversation provides helpful context for residents, businesses, elected officials, and community partners who wa...