Talk Fort Dodge
Welcome to Talk Fort Dodge - the podcast of Kesterson Realty in Fort Dodge, IA. Here we talk all things Fort Dodge and interview different individuals making an impact in the community! Join us every other Thursday for an exciting new episode!
Episodes
Todd and Jeremiah sit down alone this week to discuss the Downtown Country Jam, upcoming projects in the area, recently opened businesses, and to celebrate over 100 episodes of Talk Fort Dodge!
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Brian Bidleman is the director of Beacon of Hope in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He joins Talk Fort Dodge to discuss his journey, give the history of how the Beacon of Hope was founded, dispel myths about the Beacon of Hope, educate us on homelessness facts, and more!
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Matt Johnson stops by to discuss the Better Way Project, how it was started, what its purpose is, how it can help Fort Dodge create local ownership, how it can instill pride in the community, how you can help out, and more!
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Todd Baker from Baker Electric joins us this episode to discuss how Baker Electric started from a side job and grew into a full-time job, how Fort Dodge is a great business hub, changes in the industry over the years, and his goals for the future.
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Jenny Condon works in the Pulmonology Department at Unity Point. She discusses her lifelong love of learning, what it's like to work in pulmonology, her experience writing her book, her passion St Edmond Schools, and more!
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Rhonda Chambers and Sarah Rustvold join us from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport to discuss the importance of having a local airport, commercial air service, essential air service, why people travel to Fort Dodge to fly around the world, and more!
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George Koslowski and Chris Weiland join us from Iowa Workforce Development to discuss providing workforce opportunities to veterans through IowaWORKS.
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Charles Clayton, the founder of AFES (Athletics For Education & Success), joins us to discuss how AFES formed, the positive impact it has had on the youth in Fort Dodge, starting work with the SBDC, and much more!
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Anne Zwink is the General Manager and Winemaker at Soldier Creek Winery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss how Soldier Creek Winery came to be, the winemaking process, the variety of events there, and much more!
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Matt Price is the new Fire Chief at the Fort Dodge Fire Department. We discuss his history with different fire departments throughout the state, what brought him to Fort Dodge, how he became the new fire chief, new initiatives that are being implemented, and more!
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Dr. Terry Moehnke OD, MS is a Fort Dodge optometrist, former city council member, volunteer, and steward of Veterans Park. We discuss the formation of Veterans Park, Terry's involvement in the Fort Dodge City Council, his volunteer work, his optometry practice in Fort Dodge, and more!
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Lily Hemrick is the Family Advocate for Bickford Senior Living. We discuss Bickford Senior Living's unique approach to senior care, different ways individuals can be proactive about health as they age, dementia and Alzheimer's awareness, advice for families looking for long-term care options, and more!
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Iowa Central Community College Head Football Coach Jesse Montalto stops by to discuss his coaching history, Iowa Central's novel approach to JUCO athletics, how NIL deals have changed the game for college athletes, and much more!
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Master Sergeant Chris Kinder of the United States Army stops by to discuss the enrollment process for those looking to enlist in the U.S. Army, how the Army is constantly evolving, the importance of community, why Fort Dodge is one of Chris's favorite places, and more!
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Jenn Becker is the Program Director of Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center. She discusses how the Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center was formed, what types of activities are available, the benefits of early childhood development, future plans, and much more!
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Craig Schlienz joins Talk Fort Dodge to discuss how he volunteers his time to a multitude of organizations around town including Shellabration, The Fort Dodge Community REC Center, Fort Dodge Noon Kiwanis, Holy Trinity Parish - Webster County, and much more!
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Scott Kirkhart is a singer/songwriter and the founder of Broken Strings. We discuss his love for music, playing shows, how Broken Strings began, his quest to give away a guitar to one student in every school district in Iowa, the great things Fort Dodge has to offer, and more!
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Niki Conrad is the County Supervisor for District 4 in Webster County, Iowa. She discusses her public service, what a county supervisor does, challenges she has faced over the years, and more!
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Susan Laufersweiler is the Director of Development at St. Edmond Catholic School in Fort Dodge, Iowa. In this episode, Susan discusses fundraising efforts, selling off pieces of the hardwood gym floor, stories of faith, the biggest challenges, what she is most proud of at St. Edmond, and more!
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Mark Campbell is the owner of Amigos in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He can be seen around the county and state sitting on different boards and servicing the community in various ways, including sitting on the Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission.
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