Welcome to The Iowa New In Town Podcast, where innovative Iowans share their stories of bringing something new to our state. Whether it’s a business, business person, artist, or entrepreneur, if it’s new in town you need to know!
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Iowa New In Town is hosted by Mark Rixner (The Rix) who is a life long Iowan, actor, and Iowa educator.
Join Mark, affectionately known as “The Rix,” every Monday to dive into the lives of people just like you—those who dared to dream, took the bold step to follow their passions, and are now enriching our communities with their fresh ideas and ventures. Whether you’re a fan of new restaurants, cutting-edge businesses, or the latest in local music and art, this show promises to bring you new stories that will inspire and motivate.
Iowa New in Town is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to support local talent and stay in the loop about the exciting new things happening across the state.
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Got a guest idea or have a question? Reach out to Mark here.
Newest interviews on IowaPodcast.com
- Zach Lahn, Iowa’s MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag
- Burlington’s downtown is thriving. Was The Capitol Theater the catalyst?
- Iowa’s “risk averse” nature linked to farmer trauma?
- Who’s behind Iowa’s iconic photos in media, the airport, and tourism magazines?
- Des Moines Symphony 1 of 4 in the country developing young musicians.
- Will Iowa ban autonomous cars? Rep. Megan Jones explains.








