Talk Fort Dodge

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....

Jeff Frevert is the Owner and President of Sports Park Raceway in Fort Dodge. He's here to tell us about the fun opportunities available to the fans and all the racers! 🔗 Follow Sports Park Raceway: Website: https://sportsparkraceway.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportsparkraceway/ X: https://twitter.com/sportsparkrace 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdod...

We're back with our first-ever live episode of Talk Fort Dodge! Listen in on our conversation with Audi Crooks, the Iowa State basketball star, as she talks about the transition from high school to college, the highlights from her freshman year, her relationship with Coach Fennelly, and much more! 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https...

Dennis Quinn is the recently promoted Fort Dodge Police Chief. On today's episode, we discuss what the first year as chief has been like, the importance of being involved in the community, the case for eight, and the goal of interrupting the cycle. 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Police Department: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/police/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortDodgePoliceDepartmentOffi...

Astra Ferris is the new CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. In today's episode, we discuss what Astra has learned about the community in her first year as GFDGA CEO, what she expected when she moved here, and what her goals are for the GFDGA and the community. 🔗 Follow Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great...

Cameron Nelson is a Fort Dodge native, Ward 2 City Councilman, and General Sales Manager at Shimkat Motor Company. In this episode, we discuss Cameron's goals and aspirations as a City Councilman and his personal life. You won't want to miss this episode of Talk Fort Dodge. 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge City Council: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/council/ 🔗 Follow Cameron Nelson: Facebook: https:...

Josh Porter is the Fort Dodge Community School District superintendent. Josh talks about his journey to becoming the superintendent, school safety, chat GPT, and much more. You won't want to miss this episode! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Community School District: Website: https://www.fdschools.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDCSD/ X: https://twitter.com/FDCSD 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: h...

Lindsay Laufersweiler is the Webster County Recorder. Lindsay explains why being a County Recorder is much more exciting than you'd think! 🔗 Follow Webster County Recorder: Website: https://www.webstercountyia.gov/departments/recorder/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoRecorder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webstercountyrecorder/ 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.ke...

Mike Larson is the President of First Interstate Bank, a Navy veteran, and one of the organizers of the Veterans Bridge project. We discuss his history in Fort Dodge, how he became involved with the Veterans Bridge project, and more! 🔗 Follow the Veterans Bridge Project: Website: https://www.veteransbridgefd.com 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe...

Luke Hugghins is the President of the board of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. In this episode, we talk about all things Fort Dodge and how easy it is to be involved in the community! 🔗 Follow Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd/...

Shelly Bottorff is the executive director of The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association. We discuss all the great arts and culture-related things in and around Fort Dodge! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association: Website: https://www.fdfineartsassociation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgefinearts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdfineartsassociation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Thank you for listening to Talk Fort Dodge! We are so excited to start this podcast and look forward to getting all the local Fort Dodgians in the studio to hear their story! 🔗 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...