The Iowa Podcast
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New Honey Creek Resort owners to elevate property to 5-star resort
The biggest critics of The Honey Creek Resort at Lake Rathbun are its new owners. Beth and Terry Henderson had originally planned on working with the resort to host some events for their agriculture company, but quickly ran into a problem: the resort fell short of their expectations. So, they bought it. Even though they…
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Iowa A.I. Startup CEO shares pros and cons on Biden executive order
“I think skepticism is warranted.” says Joseph Nelson, CEO of A.I company Roboflow regarding President Biden’s new executive order focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Nelson was quick to point out that while the objective of Biden’s order appears to have good intentions, regulators should use caution or they may inadvertently stifle innovation in multiple sectors…
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Iowa Park lady shares Iowa’s most beautiful locations in all 4 corners!
The most beautiful and best Iowa Park may be found in your corner of the state claims Sally Ortgies, the “Iowa Park Lady.” Ortgies has visited all Iowa state parks and has seen every corner of Iowa and knows better than anyone the beauty it offers. She has recommendations in your part of the state.…
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Jewish Leader in Iowa Condemns Local Hamas Support
Hamas’ slaughter of innocent Israeli citizens and Jews is enough evil for a lifetime, but pro-Hamas protests in Iowa have the local Jewish population noticeably concerned, saddened and sick. As state and city leaders rally around our Jewish friends and neighbors, now’s the time to stand up, and speak against this evil, says Jarad Bernstein,…
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A skirmish with Missouri and hidden orbs? What are the Villages of Van Buren?
You may have heard of The Villages of Van Buren, but what is it exactly? Is it a town? A county? An entertainment destination? Not quite. Emily Starnes, the executive director, explained the background of the area, and told the story of when Missouri threatened to invade Iowa over honey trees. (Iowa won) The Villages…
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Anamosa, Iowa celebrates pumpkin season in a CRAZY way
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Anamosa, Iowa being named the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa. The town hosts Pumpkinfest every year, says executive director of the Anamosa Chamber, Blair Lawton. They smash cars, toss pumpkins, carve pumpkins, smoke pumpkins, roll pumpkins, but get this: you can test your pumpkin agility skills using big construction…
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The Haunt, Des Moines. This speakeasy requires a hidden key.
For those not in the know, The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines, Iowa is a highly sophisticated and upgraded version of the haunted house. But the owner, Ian Miller has gone one step further opening a secret underground speakeasy called The Haunt, opening Halloween of this year. If that sounds fun, there’s a catch, to get…
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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 Iowa small businesses actually have an edge on big brands…
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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. 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,…