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Iowan has lived in Turkey 30 years and explains the devastation
40,000 people have been confirmed dead at this point and Dave Wilson, who has lived in Turkey for 30 years, says there’s no way the true devastation can be communicated. The destruction in the Southeast corner of the country has led to 400 orphans thus far and in many cases, entire families were lost in…
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She raised $1 million and shares digital marketing tactics you can use
Emily Steele is the founder of The Hummingbirds based in Iowa. She shares tactical ideas and strategies your small business can utilize to grow your following, and grow your business today. This interview is like a small business cheat code. What is Hummingbirds? Steele just had a successful raise of $1M to grow Hummingbirds and…
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Special: Will Keeps of Starts Right Here Shooting
A message from Justin Brady, host of The Iowa Podcast: News broke today of a targeted shooting at Starts Right Here, an organization that helps kids that have challenging backgrounds. Two children have died and Will Holmes, whose stage name is Will Keeps, the organizations founder, was injured in the shooting. As of writing this,…
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Why is alcohol more expensive in Iowa?
Why is Alcohol more expensive in Iowa?! Megan McKay, the founder, and CEO of Peace Tree Brewing Company explains Iowa’s nutty laws, why she started the company in Knoxville and announces their newest Iowa beer, 99 Pils. Why is alcohol more expensive in Iowa? Alcohol in Iowa is more expensive because of Iowa laws that…
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Manufacturing coming to Iowa amid global economic shift.
Manufacturers are streamlining supply chains and bringing manufacturing to the USA. Leisa Fox started MakeDSM to ensure the Iowa manufacturing sector capitalizes on this historic opportunity. Apple made huge news by announcing their drawdown of manufacturing in China, but their move is only the most visible sign of a global manufacturing trend ongoing for years.…
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Is this Iowa town the future of rural tech jobs?
A new rural tech hub in Iowa? The small town of Stanton, Iowa has made heavy investments into tech, remote, and hybrid workers by bringing a robust fiber optic connection to every home. As remote work takes hold and they launch a new technology park, has their time come? Kevin Cabbage, CEO of Farmers Mutual…
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What to know before going to the Des Moines Airport
Update 5/29/25: The Des Moines International Airport construction project is at the half-way point. See a video tour and photos here » Iowa’s largest airport, the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has been planning construction changes for years, but those changes are now in motion and visible from the street. Kevin Foley, Executive Director, explains…
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Why are Democrats leaving the Iowa Caucuses?
After 50 years, the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee has recommended Iowa lose its first-in-the-nation status. But not only that, Iowa won’t be in the first 5 early states at all. Laura Belin, Editor and Publisher of Bleeding Heartland, Iowa’s progressive news source, explains the reasons for this historic and tragic shift. The recommended calendar…
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Is wage theft costing Iowans $900M per year?
It made statewide news, and politicians, including former Congresswoman Cindy Axne, spread the story: wage theft in Iowa is a problem. It may be costing Iowa workers $900 million a year to overtime payment violations, minimum wage law violations, and other forms. That’s a big number, but how accurate is it? Sean Finn, a policy…
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Bill Gates Buying Iowa Farmland: the full story
How much farmland does Bill Gates own in Iowa? The founder of Microsoft owns 600 acres of Iowa farmland. The reason why is probably not what you think. As an agricultural state that takes a lot of pride in our state’s farmland, Iowans want to know what’s going on. It may seem suspicious, says Peter…