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Exclusive sit down with Sarah Trone Garriott on faith and healthcare
Faith and healthcare have defined State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott’s run for Congress. She answers questions on the role of health insurance vs healthcare costs, and addresses criticism about her faith conflicting with her political views. Trone Garriott…
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Building in the How Local Conversations, AI, and Basic Hygiene Protect Every Iowan
How does cybersecurity affects everyday Iowans? Doug Jacobson, professor of cybersecurity at Iowa State University, and Corey Munson, Vice President at PC Matic share a decades-long mission to “teach every Iowan to be safe online” and explains how…
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DMOS worked with Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care to lower their own healthcare costs.
Employee healthcare costs are going up and Richard Green, CEO of DMOS Orthopaedic Centers isn’t insulated from the problem. His team is addressing the rise by adding healthcare benefits, vs removing them. He details his partnership with Hy-Vee…
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Where do ag startups get funding? Mikalya Mooney with Ag Startup Engine explains
If you’re an agriculture startup founder in Iowa, where do you get funding? Mikayla Mooney of Ag Startup Engine joins us to discuss why Iowa is leading in ag, but still catching up when it comes to investment…
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Zach Lahn on data center pusback, big ag meetings, cancer accountability
Businessman Zach Lahn surprised the state of Iowa getting the GOP nomination for Governor but before Iowans can vote for him, they have questions about the permanency of his data center “moratorium,” what was discussed in his meetings…
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Building in the Age of AI: Grant Jameson on Startups, Apps, and Experimentation
Grant Jameson, an AI engineer and entrepreneur from Des Moines, traces his journey from a curious kid obsessed with coding and hacking to a career in software, cybersecurity, and ultimately AI engineering. Jameson talks about growing up in…
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The summer slump and the signs of a struggling student
The summer slump is very real, and most parents think it’s just a normal frustrating cycle of their child’s educational journey. In fact the first few weeks of school set the tone for the whole year, and parents…
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Employees don’t quit jobs, they quit bad managers, says Mike Wagner
Employees aren’t quitting jobs, they’re quitting bad managers says Mike Wagner of White Rabbit Group. Joining fill-in host Jason Kiesau he explains how great leaders build connection, and outlines practices that develop positive direct reports, regular one-on-ones, better…
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Rob Sand answers questions on Lauridesen group, Muhlbauer criticism, and partisanship
Iowa’s state auditor, Rob Sand is within spitting distance of becoming Iowa’s next Governor. But before checking that box, Iowans have questions about family funding, Lauridsen Group, Dave Muhlbauer’s DNR violations, education funding, his cancer plan, and if…
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Chef Ryan Baber of Splash Seafood has daily calls with coastal fisheries
Fresh seafood in Des Moines, Iowa? How is that possible? We asked Executive Chef Ryan Baber of Splash Seafood if it’s just a bunch of marketing jargon or if it’s a legit claim. He told us about the…
