{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Ames in Focus: Give Ames a Clean Sweep with Mark Peebler","slug":"ames-in-focus-give-ames-a-clean-sweep-with-mark-peebler","published_at":"2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-give-ames-a-clean-sweep-with-mark-peebler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/ames-in-focus-give-ames-a-clean-sweep-with-mark-peebler/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wvs4fgnpaf9vav97/4-21-2026_-_Ames_in_Focus_-_Mark_Peebler_and_Matt_Bradner_12m04s_9ufqn.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Mark Peebler, Resource Recovery Superintendent for the City of Ames, and Matt Bradner of Iowa Home Consulting to talk about Stash the Trash, a community-wide cleanup event that empowers residents to make a visible difference. More than just picking up litter, Stash the Trash is about building community pride, strengthening partnerships, and supporting long-term sustainability efforts in Ames. With participation from individuals, families, and organizations, this annual event shows how simple actions can lead to meaningful impact. Episode Highlights What Stash the Trash is and how it got started How the event encourages community stewardship and pride The partnership between the City of Ames and Iowa Home Consulting Event details, April 24–26, and how to participate How volunteers can choose cleanup locations across the city Supplies, support, and guidance available for participants The environmental and community impact of the initiative How efforts like this connect to broader waste management and sustainability goals Opportunities for individuals, groups, and organizations to get involved Event Details Stash the Trash🗓️ April 24–26🌎 Locations throughout Ames Participants can select a park, green space, or neighborhood area to clean, then bring collected materials to designated drop-off sites. Learn more and sign up: www.stashthetrash.com Why It Matters Stash the Trash demonstrates how local action contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable community. By bringing together residents, businesses, and city resources, the event highlights the power of collaboration and reinforces the importance of responsible waste management.","meta_description":"In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Mark Peebler, Resource Recovery Superintendent for the City of Ames, and Matt Bradner o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":724,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/ames-in-focus-give-ames-a-clean-sweep-with-mark-peebler/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-give-ames-a-clean-sweep-with-mark-peebler.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}