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Nuclear Verdicts, Cyber Threats, and Market Shifts: The Future of Insurance for Iowa Manufacturers
The world of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance is shifting rapidly, and for manufacturers, staying informed is more critical than ever. In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox sits down with Katie Hensley, Risk…
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DC group influenced DMPS Superintendent Hiring?
Audio version: 10/5/25 Update: Our interview with newly installed interim DMPS Superintendent, Matt Smith is available now. Listen Now » Des Moines Public Schools is now international news after its Superintendent was arrested by ICE. Ian Roberts’ criminal…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Explained with Eide Bailly’s Tax Experts
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox sits down with Emma Brock, Tax Partner, and Jim Donovan, National R&D Tax Lead at Eide Bailly, to unpack the sweeping implications of the recently passed One…
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Amana Colonies Oktoberfest Celebrates 60 years!
Audio version: This month the Amana Colonies Oktoberfest celebrates its 60-year anniversary and the Amana Colonies Bürgermeister himself, Jon Childers, joins us to explain the special occasion, free sausages, local bands, and of course… Lots of beer! He…
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The Midwest Startup Taking on Billion-Dollar FMCs with Donuts and AI
Iowa Tech Podcast host Kaylee Williams interviews Drake Bauer, CEO and cofounder of Proaction, newly rebranded from Flete. Bauer explains the name change reflects the company’s ethos: helping transportation organizations shift from reactive to proactive operations. The domain…
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Simplifying Complexity: Data, Process, and Strategy
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox sits down with Jason Greer, founder of Peel Business Design, to dig into the crucial balance between strategy, process, and data. With years of experience helping manufacturers…
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Erin Kiernan of WHO on conflict in autism community.
Audio version: Erin Kiernan, anchor of WHOTV suddenly vanished off the airwaves leaving viewers to wonder what happened. Upon returning, she explained her time away from the camera was spent on her family, specifically her son Michael Francis…
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What if I don’t like how my work comp medical care is handled?
What if I don’t like how my work comp medical care is handled? It’s a common question and many workers in Iowa don’t know where to start. Iowa workers rights attorney, Nate Boulton brings transparency to the issue.…
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Building Auto-Jet and Beyond: John Rapp on Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox sits down with John Rapp, President of Auto-Jet Muffler Corporation, a Des Moines-based company recognized for its high-quality exhaust systems and technical precision. John shares his entrepreneurial…
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Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer: conservatives are targeted
Audio version: Charlie Kirk’s killing sent shockwaves through the entire world but Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer says the violence isn’t surprising. In an exclusive sit down interview, he explains younger conservatives have seen the increase in hatred and…
