Episode 5: Meet the Party People!

Hosts:

Tim Kasparek, Mayor – ⁠⁠tkasparek@tiffin-iowa.org⁠

Tim Orris, Council Member & Mayor Pro Tem – ⁠⁠torris@tiffin-iowa.org⁠ ⁠

Producer: Ashley Platz, Assistant City Administrator – ⁠⁠aplatz@tiffin-iowa.org⁠ Guests:

Bri Wilkerson, Deputy City Clerk - bwilkerson@tiffin-iowa.org

Ashley Platz, Asst. City Administrator

This week on Tiffin Talk: The Official Podcast of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Mayor Tim Kasparek and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Orris sit down with two of the City's biggest community champions—Deputy City Clerk Bri Wilkerson and Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz, better known as members of Tiffin's unofficial event-planning crew, "The Party People."

From the origins of RecFest to the launch of the new Tiffin Summer Socials: Parties in the Park series, Bri and Ashley share how the City is creating opportunities for neighbors to connect, families to make memories, and residents to experience the community spirit that makes Tiffin special.

Learn about upcoming summer events, including live music, food trucks, ice cream socials, movie nights, bingo, and the expanded two-day RecFest celebration. You'll also hear why community events matter, how volunteers can get involved, and how the City is working to preserve Tiffin's small-town feel while continuing to grow.

Whether you're a longtime resident or new to town, this episode is packed with exciting ways to get involved, meet your neighbors, and make the most of summer in Tiffin.

Topics include:

• The story behind "The Party People"

• Tiffin Summer Socials: Parties in the Park

• RecFest 2026 updates and new additions

• Building community through local events

• Volunteer opportunities

• Summer fun, food, music, and more

Tune in and discover why summer nights in Tiffin are all about community, connection, and creating memories together.

Full Transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tiffin-iowa.org/city_government/tiffintalk_podcast.php