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Gabriella "Gabi" Torres has an inspiring story jam-packed with public art and community placemaking. As an artist, she has sold paintings across the globe, building a solid following in the local art scene. She is passionate about transforming the existing canvasses scattered throughout town into jaw-dropping displays of creativity. 

Most notably, her Paint it Back project in partnership with Chris Shannon took a former auto sales building in the north end of Clinton and converted the dilapidated facade into a web of visual awesomeness! As a result of adjusting the blighted presence of an old building into a piece of art, the city has noticed a reduction in crime due to increased foot traffic. 

Gabi is an expert in placemaking and will share her desire to further impact the lives of community members and visitors by turning the ordinary into extraordinary. 

Thank you to Gabi for allowing us to interview her, share her successes, and learn some tips and tactics that can be leveraged to transform any community!

Gabi can be reached at gabibirdartist@gmail.com.

www.growclinton.com - In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny interview Brandon Rumler, the Executive Director of Skyline Center Inc. in Clinton, Iowa.

Brandon shares information regarding the Skyline Center's mission, including the organization's positive impact on individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Skyline Center also provides residential services to support people living in their own community-based homes, employment services for those who want a meaningful job, day habilitation for those who want to socialize and learn additional skills and home health services for those with short- or long-term physical health care needs in their homes. 

Additionally, employment opportunities are available for many of them through a Production Facility, which is fully integrated with people with disabilities and those without a diagnosed disability.

For more information on the Skyline Center, please visit www.skylinecenter.ord or call 563-243-4065.

Click HERE to learn about Skyline's strategic goals. 

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www.growclinton.com - In this episode, Andy and Jenny speak with Sue Watkins, representing the Symphony of Lights. The Symphony of Lights is a must-see holiday lighting display in Eagle Point Park - Clinton, IA. The over 1-mile journey will please viewers with hundreds of exhibits reflecting the holiday cheer we crave! From the little ones to seasoned visitors, the display will surely make you smile. 

For more information and to view the full event schedule, please visit https://www.symphonyoflights.org/. 

The Symphony of Lights was brought to Clinton, Iowa, in November 1996 by two non-profit organizations, the Clinton Jaycee Foundation and the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. These organizations founded the event as a fundraiser but quickly learned it was much more. The Symphony of Lights brought a sense of pride to the community that had been lacking for a long time. It awakened volunteerism in all ages. Since its inception, the number of volunteers has grown tremendously. It is estimated that the numbers involved reach around 400.

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Just Joni and Chris Maltsburger interview Dr. Kortni Richards, Chiropractor at IMS (Integrated Muscle and Spine) Chiropractic Clinic in Clinton, IA. They've joined our QC Fit Fest mission and will be one of our interactive vendors at the live expo on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Dr. Kortni and Dr. Woodward at IMS  provide you with a wide variety of individualized chiropractic services, including ART , Acupuncture and sports injuries.

For more information:  https://www.integratedmuscle.com/services-and-techniques

 Join IMS Chiropractic Clinic at their interactive booth at the River Center downtown Davenport on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at QC Fit Fest!