One evening of highlighting a decade of accomplishments for Kickstart Cleveland County reignited a spark for Dr. Mark Peterson. The retired professor of community and economic development from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service had more wisdom and ideas for the kickstart initiative. After speaking at the celebratory banquet, the professor stayed in the county for a special episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast with hosts Britt Talent, Douglas Boultinghouse and Roy Phillips. Former extension agent Les Walz and current agent for Cleveland County David West also joined the episode. Talent and Walz, with the help of Peterson, were instrumental in the formation of the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative which serves as an umbrella organization over Rison Shine, Kickstart Kingsland, Re-New-ing Edinburg, Pioneer Village, Community Theater, Fair Association, and at one time, Wake Up Woodlawn.

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