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Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Crowder College Head Coach Jake Holt joins Airey Bros Radio to break down how a brand-new NJCAA program rocketed into the national conversation—#7 men, #5 women (preseason)—and why JUCO is a powerful springboard for recruits.We cover Holt's 20+ years at East Newton HS (17 conference titles, 17 district titles, 6 state trophies), the origins of SWMO Running Camp (400+ campers), Crowder's international recruiting pipeline (Kenya), training philosophy (tempos, threshold hills, 1K benchmarks), life in the Ozarks (real trails, real hills), and a 2025 schedule that points straight at Fort Dodge—plus whether the team will double back for the NJCAA Half Marathon Championship.If you're a high school XC/TF athlete, parent, or coach exploring JUCO → NCAA D1/D2/D3/NAIA pathways, this episode is packed with real talk on scholarships, fit, culture, development, and competing right away.

Weather History & Forecast: 1942: Early snowfall hit Iowa on this date, with up to 4 inches accumulating in some areas Coming week: Unseasonably warm and dry with sunny days, temperatures above normal Extended outlook: Strong warm signal through early October, particularly in upper Midwest Recent Weather: Past week: 8-12 degrees above average statewide First above-average rainfall period in weeks (with the highest, 4.54", in Fort Dodge!) Eastern Iowa remained drier than western areas Specialty Crop Updates: Peppers: Good yields continuing due to warm weather; some cyclamen/broad mite issues observed in Newton area Carmen peppers: Unusual spiciness reported - growers advised to check Melons: Reduced solar radiation from cloudy, wet summer conditions may have contributed to poor season (theory posited by Jordan Lyon, Buser's Produce) Tomatoes: Splitting issues due to uneven rainfall patterns Frost Outlook: No widespread frost expected through October 11th based on dew point forecasts Warm, dry conditions may still allow nighttime cooling near normal levels Upcoming Events: October 4: Nut Growers of Iowa field day (Centerville/Ottumwa) October 7: Shimek Forestry field day (southeast Iowa) October 9: Yellow River Forestry field day (northeast Iowa) Greenhouse/High Tunnel Tip: Control weeds now to prevent pest and disease carryover through winter   Podcast Summary generated using claude.ai

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

In this week's episode of Black. Girl. Iowa., host Emili J sits down with La Toshia Burrell, licensed massage therapist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Redefine & Reveal Massage Therapy and Bodywork.Born and raised in Fort Dodge, La Toshia shares her journey from competitive athletics and collegiate coaching to discovering her true calling in wellness and healing. She opens up about navigating identity in predominantly white spaces, overcoming challenges in higher education, and the pivotal decision to bet on herself as a single mother and entrepreneur.La Toshia also discusses her trauma-informed healing program, Render a Respite, which provides massage therapy for individuals in marginalized communities, and reflects on the importance of safe touch, body awareness, and redefining massage as a tool for health—not just luxury.Together, Emili and La Toshia talk about:Growing up biracial in Iowa and finding belonging.The role of athletics in shaping discipline, resilience, and purpose.The power of safe, therapeutic touch in addressing trauma.Building a purpose-driven business while navigating imposter syndrome.The importance of mentorship, collaboration, and betting on yourself.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, wellness advocate, or simply seeking encouragement to take the next step in your journey—this episode will leave you inspired to “do it afraid” and walk fully in your purpose.Connect with Redefine & Reveal Massage Therapy & BodyworkWebsite: www.redefineandreveal.comEmail: massage@redefineandreveal.comInstagram/Facebook: @redefineandrevealSupport Render a Respite: Donations start at just $10.Want more Black. Girl. Iowa.?Check out more ways to connect, reflect, and support the movement:Website: www.blackgirliowa.comInstagram: @blackgirliowaTikTok: @blackgirliowaShop: BlackGirlIowaShop on Etsy — apparel (sweatshirts & t-shirts) and journaling kits

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

• Historical Weather Moment: In 1912, Iowa experienced extreme weather swings from 104°F heat to snow flurries within just 9 days in September • Current Forecast: Unsettled weather with cut-off low pressure system bringing increased precipitation chances, potential storms with wind and small hail, but overall benign conditions • 8-14 Day Outlook: "Red bullseye" over Iowa and Minnesota indicating high likelihood of above-normal temperatures (mid-upper 70s vs normal) through September 30th • Recent Weather Events: Northern Iowa hit with 1+ inch hail reports across multiple counties; Fort Dodge area received 4+ inches of rainfall; most of central Iowa remained dry • Summer Glory Index Results: Iowa's meteorological summer rated as "fine" with SGI of 1420, held back primarily by July's high dew points and overnight lows; only 3 days reached 100°F in Western Iowa • Fall Foliage Prediction: Favorable conditions for vibrant fall colors with warm days, cool nights, and sunshine; early color changes already spotted on individual tree branches • Specialty Crop Update: Poor pumpkin harvest continues due to fruit set issues and rot problems; fall brassicas showing alternaria from earlier wet conditions but later plantings look strong; fall carrots performing well   Summary generated using Claude.ai

In this Parenting is a Joke episode, comedian Andrea Marie talks about founding the Moms Unhinged Comedy Tour after becoming an empty nester and realizing she finally had the freedom to hit the road. She shares with host Ophira Eisenberg how her unconventional upbringing with a prank-loving mom who once greeted boyfriends in a gorilla costume—and even trained as an Italian-style clown—shaped her sense of humor. Andrea describes her first career as a Facebook marketing expert and author before pivoting into stand-up, where her earliest jokes came from midlife crises and parenting fails rather than ad campaigns. She reflects on juggling speaking gigs while raising kids, from blogging under an umbrella at water parks to arranging her schedule around school breaks. The conversation also covers her divorce, the loss of her mother, and the strange world of “cemetery surge pricing.” Andrea recalls wild moments from Moms Unhinged shows, like a woman breaking her ankle in Bend, Oregon, another falling down the stairs in Fort Dodge, and having to bounce a disruptive audience member in her hometown. She admits producing and performing can feel like being “the mom” of the show, but the sold-out theaters and grateful audiences—especially women new to comedy—have made it worthwhile. The episode closes with Andrea laughing about the Chardonnay shortages that nearly sparked a mutiny at Martha's Vineyard, proof that the “unhinged” part of the tour title is sometimes more literal than metaphorical.

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Mason City Globe Gazette and Fort Dodge Messenger. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Send us a textBefore Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson became synonymous with Dodge City, a more sinister form of "justice" ruled the streets. "The William Taylor Incident" transports you to 1873 frontier Kansas, where the line between law and lawlessness wasn't just blurred—it didn't exist at all.Narrated through the eyes of Herman Fringer, one of Dodge City's founding settlers, this harrowing account reveals how a simple misunderstanding escalated into a brutal execution. William Taylor, a well-regarded black servant from nearby Fort Dodge, found himself in the crosshairs of the town's self-appointed vigilantes after refusing to transport a man to a local brothel. What follows is a chilling sequence of events culminating in a public execution that would ultimately force Kansas officials to establish formal governance in the notorious frontier town.The story provides a raw, unflinching look at early Dodge City when it was little more than a collection of saloons, general stores, and brothels serving buffalo hunters and railroad workers. With approximately thirty killings in less than a year and the nearest law enforcement over a hundred miles away, the settlement operated on its own brutal code—where perceived slights could carry deadly consequences.Beyond recounting a forgotten tragedy, this narrative examines how one man's murder potentially catalyzed the appointment of Ford County's first commissioners and sheriff, forever changing the trajectory of what would become one of the most famous frontier towns in American history. Listen as we uncover this pivotal moment when the Wild West's lawlessness was forced to give way to civil order, all sparked by the tragic death of an innocent man whose final words still echo through time: "Please, Mr. Scott, don't shoot me like you shot my mule."Support the showIf you are interested in purchasing one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click on the link provided.

Shelly and Peter are joined by actor and Fort Dodge, Iowa native, Ben Ahlers, and return guest, Rochelle Green. We do an in depth interview with Ben Ahlers asking questions about The Gilded Age & When the Streetlights Go On, his theater work, his personal growth, and much more! We even take questions from local fans!

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWhat if one man's entrepreneurial spirit could transform a fledgling frontier outpost into an iconic Wild West town? Join us as we uncover the audacious story of George Merritt Hoover, the Canadian immigrant whose innovative strategies birthed Dodge City on June 17, 1872. Discover how Hoover circumvented military restrictions to open the first bar just outside Fort Dodge and how his bold move sparked a boom, attracting competition like Hoodoo Brown's bar and a gunsmith shop. Through Hoover's eyes, we explore the early hustle and bustle of Dodge City, where his legacy as a pioneering business leader and community builder still resonates today.Get ready to be enthralled by tales of business acumen and political prowess as we traverse Hoover's journey from saloon owner to the city's first elected mayor and state legislator. His ventures expanded from bars to cigars and even banking, laying the groundwork for what is now Fidelity State Bank. We'll also delve into Hoover's personal life, including his intriguing marriage to Maggie and his stance on prohibition, which illustrates his complex character. This episode promises a rich tapestry of history, ambition, and the enduring impact of one man on a legendary town.