Area Code: Batavia

How does Batavia’s Ward 4 create belonging?

Richard Clark dives into that question and more with aldermen Tony Malay and Dustin Pieper.

Episode link in comments.

Thanks to 212 Degree Construction Group for sponsoring this episode!

In today’s episode, Richard Clark chats with Joe Runde, who leads the things to complain about in Batavia IL Facebook group.

Offline, Joe is a community pillar who brings his quirks into supporting local causes and events.

Take a listen through the link in the comments, and join the group with your complaints!

NEW EPISODE 🎧

For the 3rd year in a row, interviews the 2026 owners.

Go visit their shops this weekend and tune into the episode through the link in bio!

✨ Local Voices, Big Impact! 🎙️
We’re thrilled to share that Bonnie Baumgartner and Jessica Jecmen, Board Members at Water Street Studios, were recently featured on an episode of Area Code: Batavia!

🎧 In case you missed it, fellow Board Member Bill McGrath joined host Richard Clark on episode 15 for an inspiring public art tour of Batavia, showcasing the creativity woven throughout our community.

Huge thanks to Richard Clark for shining a spotlight on Water Street Studios and the powerful role the arts play in Batavia. 💙

👉 Check out the episodes here: https://www.areacodeaudio.com/area-code-batavia

Happy Cinco de Mayo to all who celebrate! 🇲🇽

Did you know Batavia has its very own grocery store of the same name? Tune into our conversation with and stop into the store today for all your celebration goodies.

On this week’s episode, talks with Beth Walker and of Batavia MainStreet.

Together, they lead a dynamic nonprofit whose mission is to advocate for small businesses and the Batavia community as a whole (see and for examples of their work).

Tune in through the link in the comments.

On the latest episode, talks with and of Water Street Studios to trace the origins of Batavia’s art scene.

Episode link in comments.

New show out, take a listen!

BPS101 just launched a podcast!
In our premiere episode of Kids These Days, BPS 101 Superintendent Tom Kim brings together two Batavians from very different chapters of life for an unscripted conversation about what it means to plan for the future.
BHS senior Kush Adhvaryu is joined by Craig Foltos, lifelong resident and owner of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, to discuss the potential of a career in finance, how their generations get their news, and the generational divide around "work-life balance".
Listen now at kids-these-days-bps.captivate.fm

There’s a new kid around the block…

Check your feed to tune into a trailer for Kids These Days, a new podcast in partnership with Batavia Public School District 101.

Hosted by Superintendent Tom Kim, this show highlights that the generational gap between older and younger Batavians may not be as big as you might think.

Link in comments.