Mysterious veteran-themed art appearing on rocks across Iowa? We found out the who, what, and why.
The Iowa Podcast
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 country in Iowa has one. Artist and veteran advocate Ray “Bubba” Sorensen shares the powerful story behind his Freedom Rock Tour—99 hand-painted tributes to veterans across Iowa. Inspired by a film depicting the horrors of war, Sorensen’s mission grew from a single heartfelt mural into a nationwide movement honoring American heroes through art...
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Dubuque Is The Wall Street Journal's Pick For Summer Travel
The Iowa Podcast
https://iowapodcast.com/dubuque-is-the-wall-street-journals-pick-for-travel/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 and what surprises he encountered. Farley grew up in Dubuque, leaving when he was 6. Without that personal connection, he said he probably wouldn't have thought to return. But when he did decide to give it a visit he was...
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Iowa’s fastest Tesla Supercharger Sits Next To Amish Buggy Parking
The Iowa Podcast
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 is capable of an output of 350 hW per hour charging speeds and is located in Lamoni, Iowa at the Amish Country Store, right next to Amish Horse and Buggy Parking. Jeremy Sellars, owner of the store says it was a long time coming. Tesla owners stop at the charger for roughly 5-15 minutes, sometimes more if they have a long way to go with no charging stations on their route. Other EVs that use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) can stop too....
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Eat from-scratch pizza sourced from ingredients grown right next to you? It's real.
The Iowa Podcast
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 Friday nights in the summer, Iowans are making their way to Orient, Iowa to enjoy Pizza on the Prairie. The ultra-local pizza is made using ingredients that were grown on the farm in which the event takes place. Iowans appreciate the in-season menu that rotates weekly, and reservations are...
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Rep Andrews Running for Governor: opposes GOP on key issues
The Iowa Podcast
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. Rep. Andrews discusses his take on issues, but also expands on his focus on mental health in the state of Iowa. Having someone in his own family that has struggled with mental health, and public schools he addresses the issue from a first hand account. He also explains how mental...
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Sorry, but Iowa isn’t a tech state. VC Liz Keehner tells the hard truth.
The Iowa Podcast
Does Iowa have a rising tech scene? Many community leaders may brag about it often but the reality is… well, no. Liz Keehner, Principal of Next Level Ventures explains the hard truths that many Iowans probably don’t want to hear—the money isn’t there. So is it time to pack it in or double down? The discussion ventures into uncharted territory many Iowans are reluctant to discuss. Venture investment represents 0.2% of GDP, but generates 21% of GDP in this country, and how much of those returns come home? None. That’s not to say we don’t have successful tech companies based here—we...
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Fluoride and DBPs in the Tap Water. Polk County Supervisor talks safety.
The Iowa Podcast
Is Des Moines Water Works tap water safe? That depends on who you ask. Medical podcaster Dr. Andrew Huberman has recommended filtering your tap water on his popular show Huberman Lab due to new studies on DBPs and negative effects from fluoride. Polk County Supervisor Matt McCoy discusses water safety, addresses concerns, and explains why Des Moines Water Works is developing a new marketing campaign designed to encourage immigrants and low-income people to drink more tap water. Citing studies on DBPs as potential endocrine disruptors and fluoridated water lowering IQ scores in children,...
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Auditor Rob Sand candidate for Iowa Governor on Democrat party image, ESAs, trans rights...
The Iowa Podcast
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 majority, and discusses his opposition to gender being removed from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Sand is positioning himself as an independent voice for Iowans but he has a difficult road ahead, especially as the national Democrat party faces a 30% approval rate, which is likely to lower after polls are conducted...
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Pope Leo XIV is from the midwest. What’s that mean for Iowa?
The Iowa Podcast
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 tackles the big question we all want to know: is Pope Leo going to make a Midwest visit? Pope Leo XIV has been the center of attention for the last week, and many want to know what kind of Pope he will be. Will he be political, as was Pope Francis, or will he be more reserved? Will he...
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The Carbon Pipeline - A Ticking Time bomb?
The Iowa Podcast
In today's episode guest host Mark Gannon sit down with Jessica Mazour of the Iowa Sierra Club and the carbon pipeline - what is it? Who's behind? And, most importantly, how does it affect us? Some topics discussed include: The use of tax dollars by a private company to fund this project Use of eminent domain for a private company. How is this allowed? The damage to our Iowa land. Safety around the pipeline and what accidents have already occurred Find this show on your favorite app: *** Exclusive for IowaPodcast.com listeners: Get your free Jethro's BBQ $30 off e-gift card...
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It’s a great way to build momentum on what was already an incredibly talented year in 2024. We also find out why only ONE person operates the T-Shirt cannon and has never missed a game.
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