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Something Which Moves Them
As a keeper of the cultural flame, Tréa Champagne of the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance offers her students much more than lessons in movement, she immerses them in folkloric traditions. One need not be Irish to appreciate the discipline, dedication and passion demonstrated through each performance. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media,…
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Food for the Soul
Carol Cater-Simmons and her husband Chad are proud to offer southern-style cuisine that the whole family will love. We talk to Carol about the origin of Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry, and how eating at Sugapeach fills more than just your belly. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation…
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Ready to Work
Cory and Kim Nelson moved to North Liberty for his career and opened Next Level Extreme Fitness for her sense of community. That community grew quickly, leading to their expansion and the feeling that they’re home for good. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to…
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Taking the Plunge
JoAnn Haack left her career in engineering to scuba dive and to train and outfit other divers full time. Yes, in Iowa. Now, after helping Diventures get its feet wet with a small shop in North Liberty, she’s helping the company open a brand-new, state-of-the-art scuba and swimming facility here. North Liberty is the headquarters…
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Let’s Go Ride a Bike
Nate Kullbom is a serious bike racer, going the distance to find racing opportunities near and far. After coming on board as the manager of Sugar Bottom Bikes around three years ago he has been working to bring riding events closer to home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national…
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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Frosting
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. For this special holiday episode, we’re chatting with Santa Claus. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and…
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Hungry to Help
Matt Zacek left a career in sales to follow his passion for cooking and start a catering business. Along the way, he found a way to start a non-profit, Worth Our Weight 2, to get locals kids vocational training. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home…
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Connecting a Community
Chuck Deisbeck has more than 30 years experience tinkering with phones, wiring homes and businesses, getting dirty running lines and becoming intimately familiar with the telecommunications industry inside and out. By the time he became the CEO for South Slope, Chuck had already helped bring western Iowa into the age of high-speed fiber and was…
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Oh My Gourd!
Megan Colony isn’t your average teenager. When she’s not at school, dance class or hanging out with friends, she is helping her family prepare for the next season of the Colony Pumpkin Patch. We chat with Megan about the history of the patch, her role in the family business, and the variety of agritainment available…
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Excuse Me While I Kiss Cut the Sky
For a decade, Dennis Tallman has owned what most would call a printing business, but he thinks of it as custom manufacturing: everything going out door is unique and to spec. Over the years, he’s added increasingly sophisticated capabilities to AlphaGraphics, making the the possibilities nearly endless. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional…
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