Talk Fort Dodge

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! 🔗 Follow AFES (Athletics For Education & Success): Website: https://afes4kids.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064670532265 Instagram: https://www.pinterest.com/...

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! 🔗 Follow Soldier Creek Winery: Website: https://www.soldiercreekwinery.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoldierCreekWinery/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soldiercreekwinery Pint...

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! 🔗 Follow the Fort Dodge Fire Department: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/fire/ 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.k...

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! 🔗 Follow Dr. Terry Moehnke OD, MS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMoehnkesOffice/ 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge...

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! 🔗 Follow Bickford Senior Living: Website: https://bickfordseniorliving.com Facebook: https://ww...

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! 🔗 Follow Iowa Central Community College Athletics: Website: https://www.ictritons.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICTritons/ X: https://www.twitter.com/TritonNat...

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! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Army Recruiting: Website: https://www.goarmy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSG.KINDER Instagram: htt...

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! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center: Website: https://www.linking-families.com/play-and-learn-center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDPLC 🔗...

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! 🔗 Follow Shellabration: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellabrationinc/ 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge REC: Website: https://fdrec.com Facebook:...

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! 🔗 Follow Scott Kirkhart Music: Website: https://www.kirkhartmusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottkirkhart/ I...

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! 🔗 Follow Webster County Government: Website: https://www.webstercountyia.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/webstercountyia/ 🔗 Follow Niki Conrad - Webster County Supervisor: Facebook: https://www.face...

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! 🔗 Follow St. Edmond Catholic School: Website: https://www.st-edmond.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

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. 🔗 Follow Amigos: Website: https://amigosfdreviews.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmigosFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amigos_1997/ 🔗 F...

Esther Laupp is the president of Comedia Musica Players. She stops by to discuss their upcoming musical, Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. The event has multiple showings from November 7-9, 2024. Be sure to check it out! 🔗 Comedia Musica's Upcoming Event: Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1061843788454446/ 🔗 Follow Comedia Musica Players: Website: https://www.comediamusica.com Facebook: https://...

Janet Johnson and Kelly Hinds from One Vision stop by this week to discuss how One Vision improves communities, empowers individuals across the state to live their best lives, and even helps the environment! 🎙️ Follow One Vision: Website: https://www.onevision.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onevisioniowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onevisioniowa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@o...

Mary Green-Warnstadt is the new Executive Director for Main Street Fort Dodge. We sit down to discuss her role as the Executive Director for Main Street Fort Dodge, interesting facts about Fort Dodge's Main Street, her passion for preserving history while updating Fort Dodge's downtown area, and more! 🔗 Follow Main Street Fort Dodge: Website: https://www.mainstreetfd.org Facebook: https://www.fac...

Jennifer Brown is a social media influencer who lost over 200 lbs. She stops by to discuss how she began her weight loss journey, the changes she made to better her life, how her social media presence has impacted her life, being on the TODAY show, and more! Be sure to follow along with Jennifer to see her journey! 🔗 Follow Jennifer Brown: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiowamom/ TikTok:...

Meg Beshey stops by the podcast this week to discuss Oakland Cemetery's "Stroll Through the Cemetery", the history of Fort Dodge, famous people from Fort Dodge, and more! Oakland Cemetery's event is Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 5:45 P.M. 🔗 Oakland Cemetery's "Stroll Through the Cemetery" Event: Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1221269902558240/ 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://...

Fort Dodge City Manager David Fierke and Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn stop by to answer 20 Questions in 20 Minutes about Fort Dodge's Case for 8 voting! 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkfortdodge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkfortdodge 🔗 Follow Kesterson Realty: Website: https://www.kesters...

This week we are joined by Tiffany Conrad, Sales Manager for Visit Fort Dodge. Tiffany discusses the endless amounts of adventures visitors (and locals) can have in the Fort Dodge area. 🔗 Follow Visit Fort Dodge: Website: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com Calendar: https://www.dodgetheordinary.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitfo...

Fort Dodge City Manager David Fierke stops by to discuss past and future improvements the city of Fort Dodge has planned. Don't forget to get out there and vote! 🔗 Follow David Fierke: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/index.php?structureid=6 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkfortdodge YouTu...

Matt Cosgrove is the Webster County Conservation Director. On today's episode he tells us all about his role in Webster County to enhance the outdoor experience for our citizens and what has gone into the recent grand opening of the brand new Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center. 🔗 Follow Webster County Conservation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Webster-County-Conservation-10006428...

Matt Bemrich is the owner of Bemrich Electric and the current Fort Dodge Mayor. Matt discusses what he's proud of as mayor in the last 15 years and his biggest goals are for the Fort Dodge area in the future! 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkfortdodge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkfortdodge 🔗 Follo...

Ann Meyer is our local State Representative at the Iowa Capitol. On today's episode, she tells us all about the issues she's been tackling lately, specifically in healthcare and mental health! 🔗 Follow Ann Meyer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Representative. Ann. Meyer 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tal...

Lisa Shimkat is the State Director of the SBDC and a Fort Dodge native. She's here to tell us about her work helping small businesses and why she loves Fort Dodge so much! 🔗 Be sure to check out ShopIowa.com: Website: https://www.shopiowa.com 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkfortdodge YouTube: https://www....