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101: Everything is a Taco
04/12/2024
101: Everything is a Taco
Nothing bridges cultures and brings people together like fun, fresh, delicious food. Emilio Estrada, self-proclaimed “good eater”, as well as the co-owner of – or Andale 2 for short – selects popular recipes from his hometown in Mexico, La Piedad de Cabadas, and nearby regions to create an authentic experience. 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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100: Na zdraví! Prost! Cheers!
03/15/2024
100: Na zdraví! Prost! Cheers!
With so many different types and styles as well as delivery methods and fun little processes for augmenting the flavor of beer, where does one even start to find what works for their palette? Alec Travis, co-owner and head brewer at , says stop on in and the knowledgeable staff at Field Day will point you in the right direction. Oh, and the food’s good too. 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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99: We Don't Do X-Rays
02/23/2024
99: We Don't Do X-Rays
In the time of phone books, clever business names using letter/number combinations would ensure a top spot for better visibility. Co-owner, service manager and lead service technician, Scott Jones, explains that’s how got its name more than 20 years ago, and over the years they have filled in each letter with something they do, except maybe X and Z. 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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98: Have a Ball
02/02/2024
98: Have a Ball
Teamwork makes the dream work and individual instruction is helpful as well. Whether as a group, or one-on-one, the coaches at can show you how to improve your game. With a twenty thousand square foot facility, general manager Kyle Sherman says that along with baseball and softball there are many other opportunities as well. 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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97: As a Community for the Community
01/12/2024
97: As a Community for the Community
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by options for giving. With so many charities and so much need, it can be difficult to know where funds might serve best. The Community Foundation of Johnson County helps ease the process by offering a catalog for giving, as well as making sure those gifts get to where they need to go. As president and CEO, Shelly Maharry says, “There’s a place for everyone at the .” 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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96: Santa Says, "Merry Christmas!"
12/22/2023
96: Santa Says, "Merry Christmas!"
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake! For this special Christmas episode, we’re chatting with Santa Claus. 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. Proudly produced in North Liberty, the heart of ICR Iowa.
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95: Cultivating Joy and Communication
12/01/2023
95: Cultivating Joy and Communication
It can be difficult to know whether a challenging behavior is an indicator of some deeper lying condition or just a phase that might eventually be grown out of. Speech therapist and therapy manager, Caitlin Thornburg, says that at parents are encouraged to trust their instincts as it is better to address potential problems early on before they lead to greater struggles ahead. 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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94: LEAP and the Net Will Appear
11/10/2023
94: LEAP and the Net Will Appear
Getting into higher education has its own learning curve and is especially challenging when going it alone. For young people who would be the first in their families to attend college, or generally just benefit from some extra guidance toward future career goals, Julie Robinson, and the team of volunteers at , work tirelessly to demystify the steps toward success. 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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93: Seniors on the Move
10/20/2023
93: Seniors on the Move
There’s a lot that goes into moving, whether it’s cross-country or just to the other side of a care facility, especially when one has been in place for many years. Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster considers all the details, small and large, and has helped seniors move both to and around North Liberty through her relocation service, . 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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92: Geeks, Games and Social Gatherings
10/02/2023
92: Geeks, Games and Social Gatherings
Another episode from the vault. As we enter into fall, and the weather continues to cool down, what better way to spend time indoors than by discovering new board games to share with friends and family. For Josh Karau and Jason Clark of exploring fantasy worlds is just another day at work. In contrast to its digital counterpart, board gaming culture is built on imagination, socialization, and as we come to discover there is something for everyone. 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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91: Tamale Time!
09/08/2023
91: Tamale Time!
Want to cook authentic Latin cuisine but not sure where to get all the unique ingredients? Maybe you’re just looking for real, cane sugar soda, or craving hot, fresh tamales. After a lengthy visit to see family in Mexico, Edgar Reynoso Ayala and Sara Puffer decided to open their own mercado, , here in town. 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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90: At the Heart of it All
08/18/2023
90: At the Heart of it All
Trendsetting experiential patio dining, a new wave of craft beers, and a multitude more taps than most places would have dared, mother and son restauranteurs, Matt, and Faye Swift, discuss how was a pivotal project for them both. 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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89: Grow Green and Give Back
07/28/2023
89: Grow Green and Give Back
In the 85 years of operating here in Iowa – more recently expanding into several neighboring states – asset size has grown from a mere $450 to around $11 billion. GreenState Foundation president, Tara Wachendorf, says the mission is to reinvest back into the community through charitable giving with a focus on financial health, affordable housing and the environment. 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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88: No Sleep, Only Hustle
07/10/2023
88: No Sleep, Only Hustle
There’s always a goal, or goals plural, as Libby Nachtrieb takes her talents and runs with them. Exploring different trades and often on the go she describes integrating all those interests within her newly opened shop, , as legitimizing the effort. From cosmetology to crafting and more it’s a non-stop creative process. 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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87: Bone-in Pork Butt
06/19/2023
87: Bone-in Pork Butt
With North Liberty Blues & BBQ rapidly approaching it feels appropriate to bring this episode out of the archive. Also, because Mosley's will be serving their delicious BBQ at the again this year! Sean Keller is doing work at and this summer he's bringing his not-really-Carolina-style barbecue home to North Liberty. We got a preview of where he'll do his work with hickory, pork, time and a two-ton, custom-built pit. 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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86: Let's Go Ride a Bike (Again)
05/19/2023
86: Let's Go Ride a Bike (Again)
It's nearing the end of , but that doesn't mean you have to stop riding. Check out this episode from the archive that fits May's pedal power theme. Nate Kullbom is a serious bike racer, going the distance to find racing opportunities near and far. After coming on board as the manager of around [now seven] years ago he has been working to bring riding events closer to 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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85: We Are All As One
04/28/2023
85: We Are All As One
While the question of where we go once we die remains contentious, there is an answer for where our organs and tissue can go to best serve those still living who are in need. Heather Butterfield, Director of Strategic Communications at the , talks about how a single organ donor can help save up to eight lives, and a tissue donor can help fifty to three hundred people. 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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84: All Things Good Food
04/07/2023
84: All Things Good Food
A passion for food led the way as three friends, all chefs, decided to follow their shared dreams and open a restaurant together. The result? A modern American pub with new takes on classic dishes. General Manager, Ty Medema, talks about how he and partners Shane Durian and Zephaniah Leaton brought the to life. 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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83: Like Father, Like Son
03/20/2023
83: Like Father, Like Son
When it comes time to pass the torch the hope is that the person receiving it will be as dedicated as the one passing it along. At , owner Jim Neff has found this opportunity with his son and longtime employee, Justin Neff. Mechanics born out of a passion for the trade, when it comes to cars, motorcycles and racing, their interests and pursuits are often aligned. 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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82: *Tweet* Walk!
02/24/2023
82: *Tweet* Walk!
Here's one from the archives, and well timed as North Liberty's aquatic center is presently looking for as well as . Katie McGrane moved to North Liberty when she was in the fifth grade and spent her time immersed at the North Liberty’s pools. When she turned 15, she earned her lifeguard certification and got her first job working at the pool. Now, she’s a pool manager helping pool goers stay happy and safe. 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.http://northlibertyiowa.org/52317
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81: Just Place One Foot in Front of the Other
02/06/2023
81: Just Place One Foot in Front of the Other
Mental health issues are the often overlooked and frequently misunderstood challenges that can affect any one of us. Whether because of genetics or due to trauma, lasting for a short or long term, mental illness does not discriminate. Karen Smith, who is a , knows this firsthand and is looking to share her story and educate 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 new business community.
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80: Seeing is Believing
01/13/2023
80: Seeing is Believing
It takes a village to raise a child, and nowhere is this more visible than in the efforts of the Lions Clubs of Iowa. Passionate about protecting children’s vision, volunteers paired with the University of Iowa through offer free screenings across the state. KidSight Program Manager, Lori Short, was so moved by what she saw from the Lions’ collaboration and sense of community that she started the North Liberty chapter. 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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79: It’s Like Pulling Teeth
12/02/2022
79: It’s Like Pulling Teeth
At the intersection of science and construction is oral surgery, at least for Dr. Kyle M. Stein of as he describes his appreciation for the meticulous attention to detail needed while being able to work with his hands. And though his clinic is brand new, Dr. Stein has been in the field for well over a decade now. 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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78: The Idea Factory
11/11/2022
78: The Idea Factory
Where might one find a technologist developing a new VR project mingling with a healthcare professional working on their doula certification? This scenario multiplied by many and always evolving is a typical scene at the , where owner/manager, Jeff Schweitzer, says that the best ideas are built out of the diversity of creatives that come through. 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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77: Do Something Big
10/24/2022
77: Do Something Big
With a continuously growing list of things to do, insider benefits from partnering organizations, and an extensive support network, does all the hard work for you. Executive Director, Daleta Thurness, and Director of Volunteer Growth and Success, Tyson Wirth, talk about being present and how the positive impact goes both ways. 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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76: "A" is for All Things Art
10/03/2022
76: "A" is for All Things Art
The creative process is for many an act of exploration and self-discovery. For artist , a self-described “Monday Girl” who loves getting to work, it’s a necessary outlet for a continuing stream of ideas needing release. When not designing custom homes for the family business she’s in the studio piecing together all the elements of her latest creation. 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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75: Street School is Cool
09/12/2022
75: Street School is Cool
A young person’s education doesn’t stop at the end of the school day, and that’s where comes in offering safe, communal spaces for this continued learning. Kylie Buddin, Prevention Director, and Tony Branch, Youth Engagement Director, refer to themselves as facilitators and act as guides, tailoring programs to the needs of the kids. 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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74: The Answer My Friend is Wattage from the Wind
08/19/2022
74: The Answer My Friend is Wattage from the Wind
Iowa is second in the U.S. for the production of wind energy and stands mightily with the top producers worldwide. For Jesse Bermel, Director of Midwest Developments at , this is a point of pride. Having discovered his own passion for conservation through his grandparent’s garden, Jesse works with communities toward responsible development for a more sustainable future. 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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73: In the Absence of Water
07/29/2022
73: In the Absence of Water
Too often one doesn’t know the value of something until it’s gone. When it’s a large body of water undergoing a long, slow disappearing act it’s easy to understand how something so devastating might go overlooked. But Jon Kounkel, from , says if left untreated one day we will wake up to a marshland where the lake once stood. 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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72: Each One Worth a Thousand Words
07/11/2022
72: Each One Worth a Thousand Words
What began as mild fascination with pictures in youth quickly evolved into an all-consuming passion. Maryam Thompson, of , discovered the joy of photographing people with the birth of her son, and earliest favored subject, and made it her career. The promise to her clients is, “I change the way that you see yourself.” 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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