The Hall Monitors
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Hall Monitors—a podcast brought to you by the City of De Soto’s communications team, recorded right here at City Hall. It used to be the hall monitors that kept an eye on this old school building. Now we’re the ones keeping up with the big projects, decisions and stories that shape our city. So, grab your hall pass, and let’s take a walk (not a run) through De Soto’s past, present, and future. Let’s get to class!
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The podcast explores local governance, historical storytelling, and urban development with episodes delving into significant projects like the ongoing renovation of City Hall, community events, and resident interviews to capture the vibrant narrative of De Soto.
Welcome to The Hall Monitors—a podcast brought to you by the City of De Soto’s communications team, recorded right here at City Hall. It used to be the hall monitors that kept an eye on this old school building. Now we’re the ones keeping up with the big projects, decisions and stories that shape our city. So, grab your hall pass, and let’s take a walk (not a run) through De Soto’s past, present, and future. Let’s get to class!
Your De Soto Summer Syllabus just dropped.
From pool parties to fireworks, we’re sharing what to expect, what to bring, and some behind-the-scenes context on what it takes to bring these community events to life!
Plus, a look at some hometown favorites on the 2025 lineup:
- Rhythm & Roots (Downtown AND Riverfest!)
- Movies in the Park
- State of the City
- Touch-A-Truck
- Miller Park games
- Pool parties at the DAC
- LearNature Camp
- De Soto Days
It takes a village (and some great partnerships) to pull off a summer like this. Big thanks to the partners behind these events—and to everyone who plays a part in building up our community year-round.
Want to stay in the loop?
- View the City calendar & community events: desotoks.us
- Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofDeSotoKS/
- Sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter: desotoks.us/282/Newsletters
00:00 Intro
05:01 Rhythm & Roots
09:37 Rhythm & Roots at Riverfest
11:31 Movies in the Park
13:12 State of the City
13:46 Pop-Ups, Partners, & Parks & Rec
14:00 Aquatic Center
14:34 Touch-A-Truck
15:16 LearNature Summer Camp – City Government Day
16:09 De Soto Days
16:44 Questions
18:39 Where Are You Headed?
19:50 Bloopers
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