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On this episode, we were joined by Eric Sackett, a college and career transition counselor with DMACC. We had an amazing conversation about his role at Ames High with college and career transition, how he helps students overcome uncertainties, and programs or initiatives that can help students with their next step after high school.  

In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, Leisa sits down with Chris Proskey, Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at BrownWinick, to tackle the critical issues surrounding trademarks. From the iconic green and yellow of John Deere to the ongoing trademark battle between Drake University and DMACC over the use of a "block D," Chris sheds light on how businesses can navigate complex legal waters to protect their brand identity. Listeners will also gain insights into the high-profile rebranding of MetaBank to Pathward and the controversy surrounding the GreenState Credit Union's name change. With actionable advice on resolving disputes, avoiding pitfalls, and meeting the upcoming January 18th USPTO deadline, this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in brand protection and intellectual property. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/chris-proskey-trademarks-protect-your-brand   

Learning English can be a challenge, but learning career specific terminology and slang can be even more challenging.  Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is here to help solve some of those problems with its Jumpstart program. Michelle Schott, Integrated Education and Training Coordinator at DMACC, joins the Mission: Employable podcast and shares about the program that is helping English language learners talk the talk in their career fields. Find out how employers can use the program to help set their staff up for success and how Jumpstart works to specialize language learning for specific career fields.

It's harvest day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean camera powered by Champion Seed! Bob Quinn is at the plot talking with the folks from Champion, DMACC, and some of the students learning at the site!

Travis Lautner from the DMACC Agribusiness program gives us some updates from across the program including the harvest of the DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed, how FFA Chapter Presidents can apply for the Pierson Scholarship, and status of the livestock at the farm!

Morgan Brown was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat and field. She enjoys working with her teammates to accomplish their goals. The satisfaction of being on a team with respect and love of the sports she plays is a tremendous feeling to her. Morgan is involved in FFA, FCCLA, Green Bandana Project, robotics, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, student council, the National Honor Society, marching band, concert band, honor band, concert choir, art club, book club, Spanish club, FIRST student leadership board, NCYL, and Madrigal Choir. In her free time, she is also involved in Two Helping Four, Lutheran Church, blood donation, and volunteering at the nursing care center. To Morgan, agriculture is one of a kind and more than just farming and livestock. Agriculture is the backbone of America, and it is what makes the world go around. The hard work and perseverance required while working in agriculture have made a lasting impact on Morgan. After graduation, Morgan plans to attend DMACC and Iowa State University to major in animal science to become a large animal veterinarian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday's third hour.

Dustyn and I have a long history that started in paramedic school. Our careers came to a fork in the road but our experiences in the job and with family remained very similar. Now, he is the Associate Dean of Health and Fitness at DMACC. This week we tackle the difficult topic of mental health in public safety. We share some dark tales, all of which pale in comparison to a decision Dustyn had to make on a dark night in his car on the Saylorville spillway. This is a long one, but I promise it's worth every minute of the listen. We've only scratched the service. Find out how his program integrates mental health awareness into a career full of burnout, sleep disorders, physical and mental illness. The best episode yet.

It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they're looking at across the state with weather issues and about the seed traits they are planting at the DMACC site. DMACC Agribusiness Student Lorin Mart talks about the work she is doing to maintain the plot over the summer. Follow along all season long online by searching "DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed"!

It's planting day at the DMACC Iowa Soybean Camera powered by Champion Seed! We're planting soybeans this year for the first tome at the Adel DMACC Farm after 15 years of continuous corn. DMACC Agribusiness instructor Travis Lautner talks about that decision to break up the pest cycle on that plot and the later planting date due to rain. Champion Seed's Seth Hill and RC Casteel tell us what they're looking at across the state with weather issues and about the seed traits they are planting at the DMACC site. DMACC Agribusiness Student Lorin Mart talks about the work she is doing to maintain the plot over the summer. Follow along all season long online by searching "DMACC Iowa Soybeans Camera powered by Champion Seed"!

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Jessica McCauley as they discuss the benefits of movement and exercise on both physical and mental health.   About Our Guest   Born and raised on a farm in Blairsburg, Iowa, Jess McCauley spent her early years in nature, camping, and riding horses. A lover of art, she pursued graphic design at DMACC in Ankeny, IA, before venturing into the food and beverage industry. For 16 years, she worked in various roles – serving, bartending, and managing. This journey not only forged lasting connections, but also provided countless valuable lessons, sparking a passion for connecting with people on a deeper level. Jess began her personal fitness journey 13 years ago, realizing the positive impact exercise had on her mental health and body confidence. Since 2009, Jess has faced injuries stemming from repetitive movement patterns, postural issues, and hypermobility/flexibility challenges. These experiences compelled her to deepen her understanding of her body and refine her workout routine to maximize benefits at every stage of life. In turn, she uses that knowledge to help others in their fitness journey. Certified in behavioral change and correctional exercise, Jess has worked with clients from 3 to 94, believing in the holistic benefits of consistent movement. She advocate that mindful, regular exercise can elevate every aspect of life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Jess lives with her husband Matt in West Des Moines, IA, with their two dogs, Dexter and Bandit.   Instagram: www.instagram.com/jess_move_it Facebook: www.facebook.com/moveitathome Website: www.gymguyz.com TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jessmovesit

Thursday's First Hour: Brandon Hulme from Champion Seed talks with us about the upcoming season putting in Champion soybeans for the DMACC plot and the decision to rotate. He also tells us about the soil residue he's noticing from lack of soil moisture over the past couple of years. We talk markets with Kluis Commodity Advisors' Al Kluis and get a preview of what he'll be talking about on stage at next week's Commodity Classic. To end the hour, Ryan Steffenson tells us about the Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement and Development (I-LEAD) program!

Today we had the distinct pleasure of having one of the most influential people and voices in Des Moines' media educational landscape: instructor, filmmaker, and multimedia artist Miguel Tarango! We had a fascinating talk about Iowa's potential and growth, the rise of AI, running a business, Tarkofsky, the legacy of Star Wars, and much more! If you are someone who wants a kickstart into their career in media, the Video Production Program at DMACC is a great place to start! LINKS ====== MIGUEL TARANGO: Apply to DMACC's VP Program: https://www.dmacc.edu/admissions/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatofelizmedia/ ====== THE CHRONIC CRUSADERS = Donation Link: https://gofund.me/8acf1c23 Website: www.mcallisterhours.com Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMcAllisterHours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kkuLRVsVJLi22RALUkNRh?si=6c663608a0744da1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mcallister-hours-podcast/id1509329541 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcallisterhours?lang=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mcallisterhours?fan_landing=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcallisterhours/ Discord: https://discord.gg/BZraY34JKX Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-739237 ====== Make sure to check out our other podcasts in the network... Unhinged & Uncensored Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unhingedanduncensored The Guts N' Gore Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GutsNGorePodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2irezhOmGaf2SqRF6gLA6z?si=c332e043d6d44c19 ====== Sponsored by Stutterbox Productions: https://www.facebook.com/StutterboxProductions

This video has the "LEARNING Ds Insulins" Mnemonic to help you put the insulins in the a memorizable order.  L - Lispro E -  A - Aspart  R - Regular N - NPH I - Insulin Zinc (Lente) N -  G - Glargine D - Detemir D - Degludec  Here are the three links, the book, the course, and the college class: The book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us The course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile The DMACC college class: https://internal.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx

Here are the three links, the book, the course, and the college class: The book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us The course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile The DMACC college class: https://internal.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx  

Friday's First Hour: The Wyffels Corn Cam plot at DMACC has been harvested. Now we are talking with Travis Lautner from DMACC about the oat cover crop on one of their soybean fields going to corn next year. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments discusses today's markets with us. Bob Quinn has a report at the end of the hour from Dan Basse, ag economist and president of AgResource Company, about the need to add more acres of row crop production globally.

Monday's Second Hour: In studio to begin this hour is Joe Heinrich from Smart Carbon Network who tells us about their group providing information to growers about the pipelines while also advocating for transparency from the companies and taking care of impacted farmers. Travis Lautner from DMACC tells us how the corn at the Corn Cam plot looks and gives an update on the new wetland they have on site there. We end the show with Jamey Kohake from paragon Investments who tells us the key numbers he is watching from today's crop conditions report and tomorrow's WASDE report.

Whether it is filling the talent pipeline for technical jobs like tool and die makers, welders and automation specialists or offering leadership development for emerging manufacturing professionals, DMACC is rolling up their sleeves to deliver.  Filling the gaps that exist in providing continuing training and development for all phases of the workforce is DMACC's specialty. Learn about their Scholars Program pioneered by Accumold in Ankeny  and their Manufacturing Leadership Program filling up quickly!  Full show details are at https://iowapodcast.com/kim-didier-manufacturing

It's planting day at the DMACC Corn Cam plot in Adel, IA! Bob is joined at the top of the hour by Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids, providers of this year's Corn Cam seeds, about the traits of the seeds being used and the Wyffels GDU calculator tool. DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner tells us more about the calf born on the DMACC farm yesterday, the planting progress at the corn cam site, and the success of the Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholarship. We finish up the show with Don Roose from U.S. Commodities looking at improving corn and soybean numbers and the oversold wheat crop causing big gains there.

It's time to plant at the DMACC Corn Cam plot in Adel! Bob is on site talking at the top of the show with DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner about their programs and the history of the Corn Cam plot, now in its 12th year. We also hear later in the hour from Travis about the newest addition on the farm: a calf born yesterday and delivered by one of the DMACC students! Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids is along as well to tell us more about the Wyffels being put in the ground this year at DMACC. Don Roose from U.S. Commodities joins the program to talk about today's market trade with soybeans recovering from overnight lows and wheat skyrocketing. Today is also Wyffels Wednesday! Bob catches up with Wyffels District Sales Manager Adam Darrington about the latest Wyffels traits they have developed for the 2023 season.

Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Lance Lillibridge, joins us at the top of the hour with a look at how much corn and soybean planting he has seen so far and gives his thoughts on last week's announcement by the EPA of an emergency waiver allowing for summertime E-15 sales nation-wide and talks about its importance for the Iowa corn industry. DMACC Agri Business Instructor Travis Lautner joins us on the phone today with a preview of tomorrow's Corn Cam planting day and what the soil temps and moisture look like. We close up shop for the day with Midwest Market Solutions' Brian Hoops talking about what's bringing down the livestock trade.

In this episode my guest is my good friend, Jake Kim. He started his career in Sydney Australia. After graduating from culinary school at the William Blue College of Hospitality Management in 2010 he went on to work at various Michelin star restaurants such as the Sydney Opera House, Aria, and the Clock Hotel. He's now the Executive Chef Instructor at DMACC and is soon to open his own restaurant, Appa, which will feature authentic, upscale Korean restaurant. After moving to Des Moines, he worked at Firebirds Wood Fire Grill as an executive chef and achieved the company's top 3 P&L records. He moved to Wasabi sushi restaurants as a culinary director and managed 4 Wasabi locations in the Des Moines metro. As a culinary director, he built the inventory system, maintained food costs (Averaged at 21% for 10 months), and created and updated their recipe and training program. CONNECT WITH CHEF JAKE KIM:LinkedinFacebookInstagram  Produced by: Northgate Marketing, Inc. Host: David Allen Tracy  CONNECT WITH DAVID:InstagramLinkedinwww.davidallentracy.com FOLLOW NORTHGATE:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubewww.wearenorthgate.com

Our Clean Water Wednesday coverage continues in Adel with the folks at the Iowa Ag Water Alliance! We kick off the hour joined by Sean McMahon discussing the different water shed projects and the effectiveness of their efforts in removing nitrogen and phosphorus from Iowa's waterways. DMACC President Rob Denson talks about the wetland project on the corn cam site and the ag programs available at DMACC. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joins us as well talking about the significance of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy in its 10th year and how it has improved water quality in Iowa. To wrap up the show today, we hear from Gray Crawford at USDA with a special report on food prices seeing some declines for the first time in a while.

It's a Clean Water Wednesday today with the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance! Bob is back and joined in Adel, IA by the IAWA talking about a big new water shed project that has been installed on the DMACC Farm north of town. DMACC Agribusiness Program Co-Chair Travis Lautner is on hand as well talking about the practice in place at the DMACC learning plot. IDALS Environmental Specialist Shane Wulf talks about their contributions to address the issue that DMACC had on their land and turning it into a wetland. Mike Shannon, Ducks Unlimited regional biologist discusses the benefits of wetlands in Iowa's wildlife population. Polk County Water Resources Supervisor John Swanson talks about the programs the county takes part in to promote clean water in central Iowa including funding help. Doug Pooch from Wyffels Hybrids tells us about the discussions he his having with growers who are getting ready for planting and about the seeds that will be planted this season at the DMACC Corn Cam plot.

This week as you may have guessed it, we're talking once again about music!This is a topic that I am passionate about, so I figured I would give you guys a taste of three of the most influential albums that have ever existed in my life.There is probably a few more that I am leaving out, but I can always explore this topic later and come up with a updated list.If you guys like these videos/podcasts, let me know! Also, tell me if there is anything you would like me to cover whether it be a band, an artist, or some other topic that doesn't relate to music! I love having feedback and interactions with you guys!As always, much love for the support! Enjoy this episode/podcast!----- Checklist -----Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pootsiemama/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/colepootsTik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pootsiemama

Isaac WIlliam Joesph speaks on his trip to Minnesota. We also tap on what's new in our lives from both work (Promotion?) and school (crazy teacher?).

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for Des Moines Area Community College, who also runs the fantastic basketball channel "Tucker and Thorson Basketball", Taylor Tucker. The trio deep dive on the ways to attack a "No Middle" Defense, the benefits of playing a "No Middle" defense, and talk effective on-court communication and developing young PG's during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and staff from the NBA to High School from over 40 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Bob Quinn did recap of the Nutriprobe 'reveal' with Van Wall, he also spoke with Walnut Creek Auction Owner Dave Aeschliman about the creation of a first-of-its-kind course on auctioneering at DMACC, the types of students they attracts, and what the students learn in the six-week curriculum. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions dissects some reports released in the past few days resulting the strength we saw in grain markets earlier this week and when he thinks we could hit the new crop corn estimate of $6.70.

It's a Planning For Your Future Friday with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and Bob Quinn was at the DMACC corn cam plot in Dallas County talking with Brian Waddingham and Hope Brecht from CSIF about how to get started in livestock production in Iowa. Their conversation included construction and financing and interpreting all of the rules and regulations. Bob also talks with Don Vaske from Cattleman's Heritage about their new facility in SW Iowa and how they help producers get started, Travis Lautner and Rob Denson from DMACC about their ag programs and opportunities to learn about the industry, cattle producer Mike Holden From Scranton about his operation, and Tammy Nebola from Beginning Farmer Loan Program for some of the details on how to get funding. We're also joined by Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk with market analysis as soybeans are seeing some recovery to close the week.

Bob Quinn and our friends at the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers were on the Campus of DMACC at the corn cam plot talking with Brian Waddingham and Hope Brecht from CSIF about how to get started in livestock production in Iowa including construction and financing and interpreting all of the rules and regulations. Bob also talks with Don Vaske from Cattleman's Heritage about their new facility in SW Iowa and how they help producers get started, Travis Lautner and Rob Denson from DMACC about their ag programs and opportunities to learn about the industry, cattle producer Mike Holden From Scranton about his operation, and Tammy Nebola from Beginning Farmer Loan Program for some of the details on how to get funding. We're also joined by Garret Toay from Ag Trader Talk with market analysis as soybeans are seeing some recovery to close the week.

Professor Qian Moss teaches biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition at the DMACC. She is also a Pre-Medicine Advisor, helping DMACC students interested in medical fields choose course curriculum, meet clinical requirements, and navigate the application process.  Moss grew up in China and graduated from the Third Military Medical University of China in Sichuan Province.  She also earned a Master's Degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. Professor Moss enjoys teaching about what she calls the “amazing” human body. Professor Moss' latest passion is assimilating anatomy and physiology into yoga, teaching to help people heal.  Moss obtained her 500-hour yoga teacher training certificate teaching yoga at Des Moines Area Community College and donates a portion of her fees to a non-profit that supports the college.  More about Des Moines Area Community College: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis

Sinikka Waugh and Joe Gonzalez discuss  5 Ways that Diversity Makes Us Better. Executive Director of Latino Resources Inc. Joe Gonzalez is a retired Lieutenant from the DM Police Department; he was hired as a Police Cadet in November of 1971. The program was started to recruit more minorities in the police department, he was promoted to Police Officer in January of 1975 and attended the Des Moines Police Regional Police Academy graduating in June of 1975. Joe was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in February of 2004 and was assigned to the Community Outreach and Protective Services Division where he supervised officers that worked in community outreach. In April 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was then assigned to be the commander of the Neighborhood Based Service Delivery Unit. The unit had officers that worked with the neighborhood associations in the city, he also oversaw the Mobile Crisis Unit which responded to calls from individuals that were having mental health crises. In addition, he oversaw the Police Activities League and a boxing club for youth, this gave them a place to be involved in an activity and to stay off the streets. Joe graduated from DMACC earning an AA degree and worked at the police department soon after graduating from high school. Joe is a graduating member of the 2007-2008 Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and was awarded with the Community and Visioning award for connecting in 2012. Joe was fortunate to have a successful career and was recognized for his work as an advocate for crime victims, especially domestic violence victims. He was recognized by the United States Attorney's Office, Domestic Abuse Coordinating Council, Iowa Organization of Victim Assistance, and United Latinas for a New Dawn for his work in assisting victims of domestic violence. In 2003 the Des Moines Rotary Club selected him as the Police Officer of the Year. Upon his retirement in July of 2014 Chief Judy Bradshaw awarded him with the department's meritorious service award to honor his career. Joe has the honor of being the highest-ranking Latino in the history of the Des Moines Police Department. Joe currently serves on the Proteus and Police Activities boards and he's a past board member for Variety, Chrysalis Foundation, Polk County Housing Trust Fund, and Broadlawns. Joe is also currently involved with the Inclusion and Diversity Council and the Equity and Inclusion Committee. He has also been a mentor for the Community Connect Program for 4 years.

Weston Drost was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is being able to compete as a team. To Weston, agriculture is all about providing for the world. Weston is involved in FFA, baseball, football, basketball, FCA, NHS, 4-H and LYF. After high school, Weston plans to attend DMACC to pursue an ag business degree as well as carpentry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New @DMACC_MBB head coach @BSandquist joins the podcast on the eve of taking over his new role! We talk growing up being a Ram @SEPolkRams and all his years crafting his skills at @WPUBasketball. Don't miss this one!  Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshooterstouch/support

All-time leading scorer and role player don't really fit in the same sentence. But in the case of this week's Moonlighter, they are both a part of his story. Brooks McKowen graduated high school having set a new standard for Iowa high school basketball players. While at UNI he became a new player. When he hung up the sneakers, he found another role holding a clipboard. No matter what role he takes on, Brooks McKowen continues to find success on the basketball court.   Brooks McKowen grew up in smalltown Iowa and absolutely dominated high school basketball for his four-year career. McKowen set a state record by scoring over 2,800 points in his career and set the season mark with 1,002 in his senior year alone. The individual records weren't really on his radar until he was entering his senior year though. He just wanted to win. McKowen put Wapsie Valley on the map and had the state of Iowa keeping track of him as he made his way into the record books.   McKowen was a 6'2  guard who was putting up 35 and 11 each night in high school. Coming from a small school, and in the era before social media, McKowen's recruiting process was really different than what his own players go through today. He started 117 games for UNI in his 4 years. He was a key player for the Panthers as they went to 3 NCAA tournaments. But instead of being a scorer, he became a role player averaging 7 points and 3 assists per game over the course of his career while playing for Greg McDermott and Ben Jacobson.   That transition has helped him become the successful head coach that he is today. When he was finished playing for Ben Jacobson, he traded his jersey for a clipboard and served as a graduate assistant and later as an assistant coach for the Panthers. After stops in DMACC and Southwest Minnesota State, McKowen took on another new role as the head coach for the Upper Iowa University. UIU is the only D-2 school in the state and McKowen puts an emphasis on recruiting Iowa-born and bred players. McKowen knows that smalltown kids will thrive in smalltown Fayette, Iowa. In his 9 years at UIU, the Peacocks have won 150 games and set the school record for wins twice. This past season they were 22-6 and made it to the NCAA D II Central Regional Semifinals. The outlook for this 2022-2023 is very bright as he returns a lot of talent.

As Governor Reynolds signs the Biofuels Access Bill into law, which will expand markets for farmers and also lower gas prices for all Iowans substantially so Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association stops by the celebrate with Bob and Andy. PLUS DMACC's Travis Laughtner wraps up planting at the Big Show Corn Cam plot at DMACC with our friends at Channel Seeds AND Al Kluis' expert market analysis on a big movement day in soybeans.

We're back with DMACC on today's episode of Mission: Employable. Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, shares his unique journey into post-secondary education. Hear the advice he gives to upcoming college students, and how programs like the Last-Dollar Scholarship can provide educational opportunities to those who might not otherwise have the chance. 

John on January 1 will complete running at least one mile every day for the past 45 years. That streak moves the longtime DMACC professor into very rare territory worldwide. In this interview from December 20, John talks about his seven years as race director of Midnight Madness during the race's formative years and all of the great runners he met and called friends. He talks about how a rugby injury led him into a lifelong passion for running that has included his family. John chats about keeping the streak alive by running on a Mercy hospital floor when he was a patient for heart arrhythmia. He talks about one of his favorite places to run in northeast Iowa when he and his wife owned a former rural schoolhouse. John also details other close calls he had with bad weather and the workouts he does now at age 76. He also tells what the streak means to him and how long he thinks it will last. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lance-bergeson8/support

Mike Delaney has been actively working in the environmental and conservation realm for decades and we are grateful for all the work he has done and continues to do. As one of eight founders of the Raccoon River Watershed Association, Mike originally came to Iowa to teach sociology at DMACC after serving in the Peace Corps and completing his graduate work. He has been a tireless advocate of preserving and enhancing the Raccoon River and its watershed through education, research, community engagement, and meaningful partnerships.

Joel Lundstrom talks about a new one million dollar grant received from the state of Iowa to expand their services for area schools.

We sure enjoyed expanding our Corn Cam/Crop Cam network this year into the Eastern side of Iowa, but the original site is at the DMACC Farm near Adel and harvest day is always a special day on The Big Show. Michael King, Travis Lautner and DMACC students are on hand as are representatives from Champion Seed to look at yields, which were ranging from 245-250 at around 16 percent moisture, and you have to hear what pushed their yield results this year. PLUS Brian Hoops expert market commentary AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

In this episode, we're exploring how the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Young Adult program helps individuals between the ages of 18-24 earn a career training certification.  Program Navigator Alyssa Czapla and Employment Specialist Ruby Murillo share how a short-term training certificate can be a stepping stone for young Iowans to excel in high-demand careers.  

During the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Future Ready DSM podcast, guests share insights about the employment landscape for people entering the workforce, as well as those looking to advance or change their career paths with The Partnership's Senior Vice President of Talent Development Dr. Marvin DeJear. Rob Denson, first native born Iowan president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), joined the Future Ready DSM podcast to discuss changes in enrollment trends, education pathways and community partnerships with Greater Des Moines (DSM) and Iowa employers. 

A Hall of Famer, a former player under Dean Smith and Lute Olson, and a former assistant under Johnny Orr and Tim Floyd, Steve Krafcisin might have one of the best player/coach backgrounds of anyone. Just wait until you hear some of the stories! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshooterstouch/support

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, September 14th. After some spotty showers clear out early Tuesday morning, the rest of the day will remind you a lot of last week's weather. According to the National Weather Service it will be partly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area Tuesday with a high near 81 degrees. The winds should be moderate, at 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday night it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 54 degrees and calming wind. It is too soon to tell how long it will last, but a judge's ruling will shake up school masking policy in Iowa for this week at the very least. A federal judge ordered Monday that the state of Iowa immediately halt enforcement of a new law that prevents local school boards from ordering masks to be worn in classrooms to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Judge Robert Pratt said in an order signed Monday that the measure passed in May by Republicans in the Iowa Legislature and quickly signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds substantially increases the risk of children with existing health conditions of contracting COVID-19. Two things happened after this ruling was revealed late Monday afternoon. Almost immediately, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vowed to appeal the ruling, saying she will use every legal means at her disposal to try to restore the law banning mask mandates in Iowa schools. Not long after that, several urban school districts announced that they will mandate masks or will at least consider it. Des Moines declared that they will mandate masks, the Iowa City School District indicated that they will likely adopt a mask mandate, and the Cedar Rapids school district dipped its toe into the water, indicating interest in instituting a masking mandate but wanting to check with state officials first. After University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College in 2020 debuted a streamlined path for DMACC students seeking a four-year UNI degree, the pair have announced a new “tuition equality” initiative allowing the students to get their Panther degrees for a Bears tuition rate. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Catalyst Circle is making the initiative possible through a $250,000 grant to fund scholarships for DMACC graduates seeking UNI degrees. The need-based scholarships “will effectively allow students to complete a UNI degree for the cost of DMACC tuition,” creating “one of the most affordable” paths to a four-year degree in Iowa. The grant-supported scholarships will help bridge an average tuition gap of about $1,000 per semester for UNI@DMACC students — at a time of increasing need, as COVID has cramped family finances and forced tuition increases across Iowa's public universities. Also in high education, the University of Iowa has made among the biggest year over year gains nationally in the “2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges” rankings made public today. The UI had slipped last year from No. 84 among national universities to No. 88. But it jumped five spots to No. 83 in the new rankings — earning it recognition from U.S. News, which in its 37th year of ranking colleges evaluated 1,466 bachelor's degree-granting institutions on 17 academic quality metrics. Among only public and not private schools, the UI inched up one spot to No. 33 from No. 34, where it had been for two years.  Be sure to subscribe to The Gazette Daily news podcast, or just tell your Amazon https://www.thegazette.com/topic?eid=121774&ename=Alexa&lang=en (Alexa) enabled device to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill" so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's the news? If you prefer podcasts, you can also find us on iTunes or wherever else you find your Podcasts. Support this podcast

Jordan Anderson joins the show. After serving for many years in DMACC's campus ministry, Jordan and his wife, Lexi, have recently moved out to Providence to be a part of a church plant/new campus ministry.

Brett Putz, first year head coach and national champion head coach. Not often do you see that accomplishment in your first year, but after talking to him it's easy to see how it happened. Obviously the team he took over helped, but he is wise beyond his years as a coach. As with many of our guests, we jam on similar connections and Iowa basketball history. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theshooterstouch/support

Zach and Chris Throne started commentating the Lake Mills basketball games this past season and have decided to start a podcast that allows north Iowa area players and coaches to show a different side that many fans and community members have not seen. Conversations with these individuals are meant to encourage fun and positivity.We talk to Brett about DMACC's season and chances in the National Tournament, his Forest City days and draft an all-time Forest City lineup.We had some bad connectivity issues, so our apologies if some audio is choppy or does not make sense.

"Ya boy" Victor joins me for Episode 10. I got to hear Victor share his testimony at one of our Midweek worship services, and it completely blew me away. Our God is so good! You need to hear it for yourself!