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As cyclists come to this Iowa town, is revenue being left on the table?

Release Date: 01/21/2026

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The drive down Ingersoll avenue is a juxtaposition of new and trendy, but also rundown and gross. But this month, with the launch of The Ingersoll that brand is finally behind us. Steve Peters, co-owner of The Ingersoll, and CEO of VenuWorks describes the process of saving the building and bringing back to life the iconic marquee. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: Peters says every inch of the building needed to be gutted and redone to save it. But Iowans have responded...

As cyclists come to this Iowa town, is revenue being left on the table?

The Iowa Podcast

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? 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/high-trestle-trail-ankeny 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ:...

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Last Minute Cranberry Sauce & Why Actions Today Make Thanksgiving Next Year Easy

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In this special Thanksgiving show, host Justin Brady asks his wife, Vanessa Brady, how to whip up a 15 minute cranberry sauce for those of you with no time, using few ingredients. This cranberry sauce is a yearly go-to. It can be prepped early, but in your case, you can go to the store, buy a few ingredients, prep, make, and serve all in 2 hours or less. She also explains why actions you take today and tomorrow will determine how easy next year is. Now is the best time to plan, and she explains how to do it and how to organize notes so next year involves no guessing and no stress. Go to for...

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Lord explains the High Trestle Trail has brought 250,000 cyclists through Ankeny every year. Cutting right through the middle of Uptown, the revenue potential has been immense. Will hospitality companies capitalize on the potential in 2026? Lord also addresses the growth plans for the NE Ankeny annexation, new mixed use retail and apartments in Uptown, and why traffic on Delaware is probably not changing any time soon, especially as new retailers show interest.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:20 High Trestle Trail: A Unique Attraction

01:13 Flow Line and Glow Trail: Enhancing the Experience

03:39 Economic Impact and Visitor Statistics

08:22 Future Plans and Opportunities

16:21 Enhancing Hotel Amenities for Cyclists

16:42 Airbnb Opportunities in Rural Communities

17:29 Economic Impact of Bicycling in Iowa

18:40 Winter Biking Potential in Ankeny

21:14 Revitalizing Uptown Ankeny

28:05 Future Growth and Annexation Plans

30:56 Conclusion and Staying Informed

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