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NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published March 9, 2021 at 12:40 PM CST

Rusty Jones (l) Karl Barnhardt (r) headshots — Rusty Jones (l) Karl Barnhardt (r)

Originally aired February 23, 2021.

hellowater co-founder Rusty Jones and Brandt chief marketing officer Karl Barnhardt discuss the partnership they connected with the support of Innovate Springfield.

Justin Allgaier outside car before race — Justin Allgaier

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Randy Eccles

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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