The Iowa Podcast
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Iowans dumping Instagram? New data shows Iowa social media use.
For the first time, fewer Iowans are using Instagram. According to a new report by Iowa company, Blue Compass, Iowans are changing their social media habits across the board. Drew Harden shares how Iowans use social media, why Facebook is regaining some steam, and why small businesses actually have an edge on big brands when…
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Human trafficking is closer than you think. It happens without parents knowing.
Human trafficking may seem like a distant problem, but it’s far closer in Iowa than you think. Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate explains trafficking today happens to kids still living at home, with parents having absolutely no idea. Trafficking can start on social media, and target children in safe suburbs. Sound of Freedom has…
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Bondurant doubled in 10 years and the Mayor announces new outdoor attractions
What the heck is happening in Bondurant? From 2010 to 2020 they have nearly doubled their population size at a growth rate of 91%, making them the 2nd fastest growing city in the state, and with what would normally be growing pains taxes actually fell! Mayor Doug Elrod explains why young people are moving in,…
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Have Iowa Universities Recovered? Administrator Gives New Outlook.
UPDATE 9/13/23: The University of Northern Iowa has posted record enrollment numbers. Their highest in a decade. See the Tweet from Pete Moris. It’s no secret, Iowa Universities and Colleges took a beating during the last few years. With the student debt crisis taking center stage, how is enrollment? Pete Moris, Director of University Relations…
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Unlocking the Haunted History of Cedar Falls
Some people in Iowa are already chomping at the bit for Autumn, and with the spooky holiday season that quickly follows. Iowa has a rich history, and thanks to one of the state’s natives, Lauren Riensche, Iowans can experience Cedar Falls’ creepy true stories. Riensche is the owner and host of Cedar Falls Ghost Tour…
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Iowa school focuses on arts, preparing students for 21st century jobs.
The arts in education have been hotly debated for decades, always under threat of being cut. But today administrators are finding it much more difficult as data proves the positive impact an arts education has on child development. Leslie Nolte, head of school for The Iowa Conservatory in Iowa City gives us her thoughts on…
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Future Iowa workforce isn’t into big cities and flashy lifestyles.
Upon graduation or entering the workforce, previous generations wanted to move to the big city, seeking excitement and adventure. But Iowa students today are built different. Seeing their parents go through financial trouble, and starting their adult life as governments responded to COVID, they see things differently. They’re focused on stability, low mortgage payments, and…
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Work from home or office? Some Iowans pick neither says Geoff Wood, founder of Gravitate.
When companies sent their people home to work remotely during the pandemic, many predicted the end of the modern office. Others predicted the office would make a comeback. But is it possible both were wrong? Geoff Wood, the founder and owner of Gravitate Coworking, Iowa’s largest coworking space, discusses why many Iowa’s have opted to…
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US Intelligence Confirms Alien Life. But Do Iowans Buy It?
On Wednesday, July 26th an Intelligence Official confirmed the US Government is in possession of an alien space craft and non-human “biologics.” Oddly, Iowans don’t seem to care. According to the AP, “Retired Maj. David Grusch’s highly anticipated testimony before a House Oversight subcommittee was Congress’ latest foray into the world of UAPs — or ‘unidentified aerial…
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Democrat chair on abortion and education laws. Condemns vitriol from own party.
The legislative session ended on April 22nd. How did both parties believe they performed? The Iowa Podcast is doing a political roundup. Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party reacts to new Republican-led laws, and condemns vitriol she sees coming from her own party.