Culture
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RAGBRAI: Special Field of Dreams Stop and Mystery Guest
It’s no surprise RAGBRAI cyclists will soon pedal their way into Iowa, but what may be a surprise is this year’s exclusive Field of Dreams stop and a mystery celebrity who’s coming for a ride. RAGBRAI executive director, Matt Phippen explains the incredible town support, and memorable experiences that come with the Registers Annual Great…
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Iowa County Fairs bring in over 1 billion dollars for Iowa!
County fairs are county-wide celebrations, but because of their local focus Iowans don’t understand the incredible economic impact they have on our state. Thomas Barnes explains the billion dollar economic impact county fairs have, and why our 99 counties somehow have 106 county fairs. Barnes is the Executive Director of the Association of Iowa Fairs.…
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Iowa beer trends and what’s behind the Iowa Craft Brew Festival?
Iowa’s craft beer scene is experiencing a shift toward crisp, lower-alcohol beverages. Noreen Otto, the executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, highlights a major renaissance in craft ciders made from heritage fruits grown in local orchards. Consumers are increasingly moving away from heavily hopped IPAs and high-ABV stouts in favor of straightforward, easy-drinking lagers…
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One thing you should do on Memorial Day with your family
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ben Doyle explains the true meaning of the holiday and the profound responsibilities of honoring fallen soldiers. Doyle, a volunteer with the Iowa Members Remembrance Run, shared an intimate look into the military traditions surrounding casualties and offered straightforward guidance on how civilians can meaningfully honor the fallen. The Duty of…
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Royalty, FAQs and Parking at The Tulip Time Festival
It’s Tulip Time in Iowa! Iowan’s are aware of the annual Tulip Time Festival in Pella, running May 7-9th this year, BUT did you know it’s a honeypot of high-brow visitors? Royalty and even musical celebrities are known to make an appearance, all for the love of Dutch heritage and culture. Jessi Galligan, Executive Director…
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Iowa eyesore becomes iconic spot. Meet the The Ingersoll fixer
The drive down Ingersoll avenue is a juxtaposition of new and trendy, but also rundown and gross. But this month, with the launch of The Ingersoll that brand is finally behind us. Steve Peters, co-owner of The Ingersoll, and CEO of VenuWorks describes the process of saving the building and bringing back to life the…
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A message on the murder of Charlie Kirk
A message on the murder of Charlie Kirk from host of The Iowa Podcast, Justin Brady. It’s time you and every Iowan to lead and heal the country.
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Who’s behind the mysterious veteran-themed rock art across Iowa?
Audio version: Have you seen a massive rock painted with a Veteran theme in Iowa? How about two of them? How about more? Is there something bigger behind the trend? It turns out, the Iowa artist started the project when he was 19 to honor veterans. Now every county in Iowa has one thanks to…
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Celebrating the 2025 Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market with Elizabeth Weyers
In this exciting episode of The Iowa Podcast, guest host Rob Newton sits down with Elizabeth Weyers, the Downtown Farmers’ Market Manager at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to talk all things local, seasonal, and community-driven as the 2025 season of the Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market kicks off on May 3rd. Elizabeth shares her…
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The Best of Iowa’s 99 Counties: Breaded Pork Tenderloins, Burgers, and State Landmarks
Audio version: If you’re a fan of Iowa’s iconic breaded pork tenderloin, this episode of The Iowa Podcast: Iowa Eats Edition is a can’t-miss. Guest host Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef and food storyteller, steps in for Justin Brady to sit down with the one and only JayJay Goodvin, also known as The Iowa Gallivant. …