Podcasts about Ankeny

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the two-day CIML Conference Invitational with girls' golf coaches John Petersen of Ankeny Centennial and Kelley Emke of Ankeny and previews next week's Class 4A regional meet at […]

Send us a textIn this interview with author Susan Tate Ankeny, we talk about her biography of Chinese American WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot, Hazel Ying Lee, American Flygirl, the Aviatrix Book Club discussion book for May 2025. Buy the book: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/american-flygirl/Children's Books about Hazel: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/the-fearless-flights-of-hazel-ying-lee/https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/skyward-the-story-of-female-pilots-in-wwii/The Blurb: One of WWII's most uniquely hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot's license, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies.Her singular story of patriotism, barrier breaking, and fearless sacrifice is told for the first time in full for readers of The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck, A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell, The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia, Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown and all Asian American, women's and WWII history books.In 1932, Hazel Ying Lee, a nineteen-year-old American daughter of Chinese immigrants, sat in on a friend's flight lesson. It changed her life. In less than a year, a girl with a wicked sense of humor, a newfound love of flying, and a tough can-do attitude earned her pilot's license and headed for China to help against invading Japanese forces. In time, Hazel would become the first Asian American to fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots. As thrilling as it may have been, it wasn't easy.In America, Hazel felt the oppression and discrimination of the Chinese Exclusion Act. In China's field of male-dominated aviation she was dismissed for being a woman, and for being an American. But in service to her country, Hazel refused to be limited by gender, race, and impossible dreams. Frustrated but undeterred she forged ahead, married Clifford Louie, a devoted and unconventional husband who cheered his wife on, and gave her all for the cause achieving more in her short remarkable life than even she imagined possible.American Flygirl is the untold account of a spirited fighter and an indomitable hidden figure in American history. She broke every common belief about women. She challenged every social restriction to endure and to succDid you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny girls' tennis coach Steve Smith and his daughter Kira, who is the Hawkettes' No. 1 player.

This week's featured matchup takes us to the pitch for a clash between the Valley Tigers and Ankeny Centennial Jaguars. In this episode, we delve into a CIML Class 4A showdown, highlighting all the goals, pivotal moments, and tactical adjustments that defined the final result. We also celebrate Aziz Haffar's 600 career wins and talk controversies beyond the match. Tune in now to catch all the action and insights!

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews new boys' basketball coach Matt Delger and new girls' basketball coach Chris Harken of Ankeny Centennial.

We're announcing a new wetland project in the Ankeny area today on Clean Water Wednesday! The Creekview Stormwater Wetland is designed to treat urban runoff from about 423 acres of pre-regulation development!

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the Drake Relays with senior Ethan Zuber of the Ankeny boys' track team, senior Cael Woods and sophomore Anna Woods of the Ankeny Centennial squads, and junior Charlee Cibula […]

Ken Miller and Trent Condon live at The Chicken Coop in Ankeny!

Ken Miller and Trent Condon live at The Chicken Coop in Ankeny!

On this week's episode of Game of the Week, we break down the clash between CIML opponents Ankeny and Ames. While the scoreboard didn't tilt in Ames' favor, the Little Cyclones brought energy and moments of promise—especially in the second half. Tune in as we highlight key plays, standout performances, and what this result could mean for both squads as the season progresses.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' soccer game from Monday's Ankeny Derby with coach Brian Duax and junior standouts Brock Brazeau and Tate Duax of Ankeny Centennial. Realtor Janae Griffith also makes […]

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls' soccer season thus far with coaches Simon Brown of Ankeny and Chris Allen of Ankeny Centennial, previews Monday's annual Ankeny Derby showdown, and discusses Brown's resignation […]

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp provides coverage of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' recent visit to Iowa. Secretary Rollins was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner, held in Ankeny, Iowa, and spoke to the Administration's support for biofuels.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' track season thus far with coach Jordan Mullen and junior hurdler Hayden Carlson of Ankeny. Realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance.

New United States Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed the Ag Leadership Dinner in Ankeny on Monday night. She highlighted topics like Biofuels, trade, USDA efficiency, and more. These are her full and unedited remarks. 

In today's show Dustin provides comments from USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' stop in Ankeny, Riley Smith is joined by Greg McBride of Allendale to break down the USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports, and Dustin is joined by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to discuss deadlines for several state fair awards.

Brownfield's Mark Dorenkamp provides coverage of the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner, held in Ankeny, Iowa. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins served as the keynote speaker and discussed trade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An Iowa-based think tank says the percentage of working-age men in the labor force is falling faster in Iowa than in the country as a whole. A special census says Ankeny has gained about 8,000 people since 2020. And, today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Hundreds of people marked the day Saturday in Des Moines.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, Rod Brannan of Shelter Insurance and Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm are joined once again by sports fan extraordinaire Tony Rhoads to break down the hottest topics in the world of sports.

Girl Scout Cookie Buyout Troop 109 Ankeny by STAR 102.5/Des Moines

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from March 23, 2025

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from March 16, 2025

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' basketball season with coach Jay Nihart and senior forward Hayden Davis of Ankeny Christian Academy. Realtor Tiffany Rumelhart also makes an appearance.

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from March 9, 2025

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from March 5, 2025

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls' Class 5A state basketball tournament with coach Scott DeJong and senior forward Jaeden Pratt of Ankeny Centennial.

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Minister Emily Beltrame from March 2, 2025

Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from February 23, 2025

In 1931, Hazel Ying Lee, a nineteen-year-old American daughter of Chinese immigrants, sat in on a friend's flight lesson. It changed her life. In less than a year, a girl with a wicked sense of humor, a newfound love of flying, and a tough can-do attitude earned her pilot's license and headed for China to help against invading Japanese forces. In time, Hazel would become the first Asian American to fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots. As thrilling as it may have been, it wasn't easy. In America, Hazel felt the oppression and discrimination of the Chinese Exclusion Act. In China's field of male-dominated aviation she was dismissed for being a woman, and for being an American. But in service to her country, Hazel refused to be limited by gender, race, and impossible dreams. Frustrated but undeterred she forged ahead, married Clifford Louie, a devoted and unconventional husband who cheered his wife on, and gave her all for the cause achieving more in her short remarkable life than even she imagined possible. American Flygirl (Citadel Press, 2024) is the untold account of a spirited fighter and an indomitable hidden figure in American history. She broke every common belief about women. She challenged every social restriction to endure and to succeed. And against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Hazel Ying Lee reached for the skies and made her mark as a universal and unsung hero whose time has come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1931, Hazel Ying Lee, a nineteen-year-old American daughter of Chinese immigrants, sat in on a friend's flight lesson. It changed her life. In less than a year, a girl with a wicked sense of humor, a newfound love of flying, and a tough can-do attitude earned her pilot's license and headed for China to help against invading Japanese forces. In time, Hazel would become the first Asian American to fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots. As thrilling as it may have been, it wasn't easy. In America, Hazel felt the oppression and discrimination of the Chinese Exclusion Act. In China's field of male-dominated aviation she was dismissed for being a woman, and for being an American. But in service to her country, Hazel refused to be limited by gender, race, and impossible dreams. Frustrated but undeterred she forged ahead, married Clifford Louie, a devoted and unconventional husband who cheered his wife on, and gave her all for the cause achieving more in her short remarkable life than even she imagined possible. American Flygirl (Citadel Press, 2024) is the untold account of a spirited fighter and an indomitable hidden figure in American history. She broke every common belief about women. She challenged every social restriction to endure and to succeed. And against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Hazel Ying Lee reached for the skies and made her mark as a universal and unsung hero whose time has come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

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