The Iowa Podcast
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Dubuque, Iowa: The Wall Street Journal’s Pick For Summer Travel
Audio version: Iowans love it when people from the rest of the country recognize our awesomeness. This week, the state was pleasantly surprised to see just that. A piece in The Wall Street Journal hailed Dubuque, Iowa as a top summer destination. Writer David Farley joined the show to discuss why he wrote the piece…
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Iowa’s fastest Tesla Supercharger Has Amish Buggy Parking
Audio version: It’s the most state-of-the-art EV charger in the country, the only one in Iowa, and you’ll never guess where it is. The V4 Tesla Supercharger—capable of an output of 350 kW charging speeds—is located in Lamoni, Iowa at the Amish Country Store, right next to Amish horse and buggy parking. Jeremy Sellars, owner…
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From-scratch pizza made from ingredients grown next to you?
Audio version: Have you heard of Pizza on the Prairie? Only in Iowa can you enjoy locally made pizza, made from scratch, out of an Italian pizza oven, sourced using ingredients grown right next to you, as you eat! Debra Houghtaling tells us why families come to learn about Iowa agriculture with their appetite! On…
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Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews opposes GOP on key issues
Representative Eddie Andrews has announced his run for Iowa Governor. As a Republican he doesn’t align with his party’s lock step on everything, specifically the glyphosate shield law and eminent domain use for carbon pipeline companies. He also discusses mental health and property taxes, and ESA transparency.
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Is Iowa a tech hub? Well… No. VC Liz Keehner explains.
Does Iowa have a rising tech scene? Many community leaders may brag about it, but the reality is far more sobering. Liz Keehner, Principal at Next Level Ventures, explains the hard truths that many Iowans probably don’t want to hear—the money simply isn’t there. So is it time to pack it in or double down?
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DSM Airport Half-Way Point Video & Photos
The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is stepping into a new era of air travel with a terminal project that reflects not just growth, but ambition. Now at the official halfway point of construction, DSM is no longer a quiet regional hub—it’s rapidly positioning itself as a serious Midwest transit player with carriers asking about…
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Fluoride and nitrates in tap water? Polk County Supervisor says it’s safe.
Editors Note 6/12: This interview was recorded before Des Moines Water Works officially announced high nitrate levels in the water. Iowa nitrate levels fluctuate seasonally, and many Iowans wants to know: is Iowa tap water safe? Podcaster Dr. Andrew Huberman cautions listeners on tap, citing fluoride among other concerns, but the American Dental Association argues…
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Exclusive: Auditor Rob Sand candidate for Iowa Governor
Audio version: State Auditor Rob Sand is running for Iowa Governor. As the lone Democrat in Iowa public office, backed by a significantly weaker Democrat party, is he going to run as a Democrat or Independent? He discussed why he may not actually be opposed to the new ESA law, how he’ll handle a GOP…
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A Midwest Pope? What’s it mean for Iowa Catholics?
Audio version: For the first time in history, the Pope isn’t just from the United States, but from the midwest! Pope Leo XIV hails from Chicago, and this close proximity to Iowa could have an impact. Tom Chapman, Executive Director of The Iowa Catholic Conference discusses Pope Leo’s history, what it means for Iowans, and…
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The Carbon Pipeline – Top Concerns From Opponents
In this episode of The Iowa Podcast, guest host Mark Gannon speaks with Jessica Mazour of the Iowa Sierra Club who is leading an effort to end carbon pipelines in Iowa. For those unfamiliar with the issue, pipelines carrying carbon dioxide would run from ethanol plants in Iowa to North Dakota and then into the…