Expanding the Story: Southwest Iowa's Favorite Show Gets a New Name and a Bigger Mission

Mills County Roots is hitting a major milestone -- 100 episodes -- and with that comes an exciting announcement. Host Carlene Hall sits down with Kyle Ranney of TaleSlate Agency in the Art Alley of Malvern, Iowa, to share what's next for the show.The program is getting a new name: Main Streets and Backroads Southwest Iowa. The expanded show will now cover Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Fremont Counties, shining a light on the deep-rooted community ties, local businesses, arts, and organizations that make this corner of Iowa truly special. Kyle and TaleSlate Agency will continue bringing their videography and drone photography to help tell those stories visually.In this episode, Kyle also shares a personal connection to the area -- discovering that his family name, Berganzel, has deep roots right here in Mills County, including a great uncle, Albion Berganzel, who served and gave his life in the Vietnam War. It's exactly the kind of story that makes this show worth watching.The team also gives a shoutout to the Art Alley in Malvern, Fine Arts on Fifth, and the Wabash Coffee Company and Bakery. If you have a story, a business, or a person in Southwest Iowa that deserves to be highlighted, reach out!Contact:Carlene Hall -- [email protected] | 712-314-0029Kyle Ranney -- [email protected] | 402-810-0970Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment -- especially if you knew Doug Berganzel and his legendary motorcycle jump into the rock quarry!#MillsCountyIowa #SouthwestIowa #MainStreetsAndBackroads #IowaStories #LocalMedia #TaleSlateAgency