The Iowa Podcast
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Cyclists from everywhere are coming, but will the town capitalize?
20% of cyclists coming to Ankeny aren’t from Iowa. The economic potential cyclists bring is estimated to be in the billions, but currently each stay only brings $250 in economic activity. Derek Lord, Ankeny economic development director explains the retail and business opportunity accommodate the massive and untapped revenue potential. Will retailers answer the call?…
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Functional medicine doctor on new food pyramid: results are obvious.
Many Iowans suffer from chronic health issues with 37% suffering form obesity. Will the new “MAHA” food pyramid actually help? The answer is yes, according to Dr. Rachel Poll. Poll is a functional medicine doctor at Delta Health in Clive, and has been recommending her own similar version of the new food pyramid to her…
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New US Mint Coin this week honors Iowan Dr. Norman Borlaug.
This week, the US Mint launched a new coin honoring Iowa and Dr. Norman Borlaug. Many Iowans have heard his name, but most still don’t know who he is, how he saved billions of people or how why his innovation won him recognition alongside Nelson Mandela. Mashal Husain, President of The World Food Prize Foundation…
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48,000 of you will fail your fitness goal unless you listen to this.
Why do New Year’s fitness resolutions so often fail? Nearly 80% of people abandon their goals within the first few months, while only about 9% manage to sustain long-term success. Iowa personal trainer and doctoral student in kinesiology, Nick Fey, who offers research-backed and practical insights into building lasting fitness habits. Fey emphasizes that success…
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Tax pro to Iowa business owners: do this in 2026
As 2026 ushers in sweeping tax reforms for business owners, CPA Ann Hartz, founder of Ann Hartz CPA in Des Moines, offers tactical steps business owners can take before January 1st to avoid overpaying their 2025 taxes. Keep in mind, all of this advice may not apply to your specific situation. Heck, this summary was…
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Do you really support our Jewish friends?
Antisemitism is a problem not just in Australia but here in Iowa. The last few years have been an eye opener for a few of us, but sadly not all. Sadly, most Iowans still have the blinders on, or think this problem will simply go away. In fact, it has gotten worse.
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A Triple Espresso Actor got sick, but the audience thought it was a joke!
Tell me if you’ve heard this one… three actors walk into a show, one gets sick and goes to the hospital, the others finish the show and the audience thinks it’s part of the show. Patrick Albanese of Triple Espresso reacts to 30 Years, crazy stories, and what surprised him most about “Iowa Nice.”
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Terrace Hill tea parties and vault secrets
High tea, Victorian costumes, classy Christmas parties, and you’re invited. Did you have any clue that any Iowan can sign up for tea parties, and this month the official Terrace Hill Christmas party? Also called the Governor’s Mansion you can also do a tour, but you can’t go to the basement vault. We asked Terrace…
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Forgot a Thanksgiving dish? Make this fast cranberry sauce!
In this special Thanksgiving, host Justin Brady asks his wife, Vanessa Brady, how to whip up a 15 minute cranberry sauce with no time, few ingredients, and a small budget. She also explains why today and tomorrow are the best time to plan so next year is a breeze.
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Hubbell CEO, Rick Tollakson on Iowa Real Estate Expectations
“Move that bus!” is a phrase ABC watchers remember. And so does Rick Tollakson, the CEO of Hubbell Realty, and author of Think Bigger, Lead Better. Hubbell is Iowa’s largest real estate company. Tollakson discussed working with Extreme Home Makeover, how it changed Iowa real estate, and gives his expert analysis on Iowa home values,…