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Strengthening the Heart of Iowa’s Rural Ecosystem: Insights from Kelly Prickett
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Kelly Prickett, the Director of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at Indian Hills Community College. Representing the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Kelly shares…
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Future Farmers of America Realize Farming Today Extends Far Beyond the Field
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Cody Messer during National FFA Week about the intersection of farming, policy, and advocacy. Drawing from his experience as a producer and industry leader, Cody…
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Iowa’s top CEOs are cautious as they face volatility, Ai changes, and tariffs.
Iowa’s top 21 CEOs are in between a rock and a hard place. They want to continue their traditional calculated approach, the reason for Iowa’s dependable economy, but face new market volatility, a weekly-changing regulatory landscape, Ai disruption,…
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Will Iowa ban autonomous cars? Rep. Megan Jones explains.
As the Iowa Legislature navigates the accelerating reality of autonomous vehicles, State Representative Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) is seeking a delicate balance between technological innovation and public safety. But the current state of the bill may create a…
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Inside the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program with Jacki Boldt
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams sits down with Jacki Boldt, the Executive Director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Iowa. Since its arrival eight years ago, the program…
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Diving into the Weeds With Meaghan Anderson in Farm Science and Communication
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger speaks with Meaghan Anderson, agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, about preparing for the 2026 growing season and the broader challenges facing and science of…
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Does Ai give good legal advice? Iowa’s top injury lawyer Nate Boulton answers
Ai is transforming every industry, including workplace injury and law. Iowa’s top injury lawyer and workers rights attorney, Nate Bolton, says he uses Ai and thinks it’s a great tool, but while the advice is shockingly good, the…
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The reason young talent is leaving Iowa Workforce. And how to reverse it.
Iowa’s young talent has been leaving the state for decades, but the “baby boomerang” gave Iowa employers a sense of peace. Iowans know leaving students will return to start a family. But that’s no longer happening. Anna Mable,…
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Why are Western Gateway Restaurants in Des Moines closing?
Americana and Django, two iconic Des Moines restaurants, are gone for good and they’re not alone. 600 restaurants in Iowa will be closing in 2026 and it’s because the challenges are too many to count. Scott Carlson, owner…
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Insurance in an Era of Possibilities: Julie Pearce on the Global Insurance Symposium
In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee welcomes Julie Pearce, co-chair of the 12th Global Insurance Symposium, to preview this year’s event happening April 14–15 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The program…
