136: Crate Expectations
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Some people collect music. Others build a relationship with it through curious seeking, deep exploration, and being shaped by the ritual intrinsic to that communing process. For Isaac Smith, that journey started young and eventually became , a space where physical media, personal taste, and a sense of discovery all come together. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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135: Strong for the Long Haul
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After years as a mechanical engineer, Becca Fetter wanted to spend less time at a computer and more time making a difference in people's lives. That decision led her to a doctorate in physical therapy, and eventually to opening , a fitness and physical therapy practice built specifically for people 55 and over. Her mission is simple: keep you doing everything you love to do, for as long as possible. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas...
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134: Sweat Equity
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Starting a journey in health as a cardiology assistant at the University of Iowa, Megan Turner began seeing patterns in people's personal habits with plenty of room for improvement. Through working on developing her own healthy lifestyle, Megan began teaching fitness classes at the and now does personal training to help share those positive discoveries with others. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your...
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133: Confidence Looks Good on You
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Style can be about clothes, but at , it’s really about confidence. Owner Rhiannon Ray focuses on personal connections, thoughtful styling, and a belief that shopping should feel celebratory to create a space where women don’t just update their wardrobes, they show up more fully as themselves. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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132: Built, Not Given
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Basketball can be a way out, a way through, or a way forward. For Darryl Moore, owner and head coach at , it’s been all three. From a walk-on at the University of Iowa to a pro career overseas, and now a mentor shaping the next generation, Darryl has lived the long game, on and off the court. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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131: Where the Fun Doesn't Gutter
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What starts as a simple game has a way of turning into something bigger; a place to gather, compete, celebrate, and laugh a little louder than usual. brings that energy to North Liberty with lanes, lights, and a lot of unexpected extras. Envisioned by owner Max Albrecht, it’s part competition, part hangout and part community experiment. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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130: A Good Time on Tap
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A neighborhood bar can be many things — a place to unwind, a place to celebrate, and sometimes where half the week’s best stories begin. For nearly two decades, Amanda Lynn-Hruby, her husband John and their team, have kept that spirit alive at with home-cooked food, lively theme nights, and the kind of welcoming chaos only a true local hangout can offer. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new...
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129: Birds of a Feather, North Liberty Together
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Sometimes, all it takes to connect with nature is a quiet moment and a handful of seed. in North Liberty is helping folks rediscover the wonder right outside their windows. Manager Isaac Caron and his team are bringing people and wilderness together—one feeder, one bird song, and one curious visitor at a time. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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128: Loteria, Better than Bingo
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A warm meal, a welcoming space, and a full calendar of community events—this local spot offers more than meets the eye. In the heart of it all is Sarahi Rayo, owner of . From early breakfasts to lively nights, her and her team/family are creating something that feels like home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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127: Say it Forward
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Some kids just need a little extra support to unlock big potential. At , families are finding a team ready to help their children thrive. Founder, director and speech-language pathologist Sonia Strueby, has helped create a space where small steps in speech and learning add up to big leaps in confidence. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
info_outlineFrom the archive in recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Each year in the U.S. one in five adults will experience a mental illness. Physician assistant and co-owner of Meadowlark Psychiatric Services in North Liberty, Melissa Gentry, says that the first step in prevention is caring for oneself through diet and exercise. The next step is knowing when to reach out and ask for help.
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