The Alliance Connection
Welcome to The Alliance Connection, the podcast of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy sit down with a variety of individuals, businesses, and major players within the Fort Dodge community that embody #DelightfulDodge. Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for new episodes!
Episodes
Leah Glasgo is the President and CEO of UnityPoint in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss her journey to becoming the President and CEO of UnityPoint, the services UnityPoint provides, being one of the region's largest employers, how UnityPoint stays up-to-date with changes in healthcare, and more!
🔗 Follow UnityPoint: Website: https://www.facebook.com/UnityPointHealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnityPointHealth/ X: https://w...
Debi Durham, Iowa's Director of Economic Development Authority and Iowa's Finance Authority, stops by to discuss her journey, how Fort Dodge was recently named a Thriving Community, workforce attraction, targeted industries, and more!
🔗 Follow Iowa's Economic Development Authority: Website: https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-economic-development-authority Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowaeconomicdevelopment/ LinkedIn:...
Julie Thorson (President/CEO) and Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) work at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy sit down with them to discuss the history of Friendship Haven, the upcoming "Legacy Week", celebrating 75 years in our community, and more!
🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram....
George Berger works at Force America in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy discuss how Force America came to be, how it has changed over the years, their upcoming relocation in Fort Dodge, being employee-owned, and much more!
🔗 Follow Force America: Website: https://forceamerica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forceamerica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forceamericainc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/force-a...
Terry Allers is the owner of Allers Associates Architects, PC in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Terry is also the winner of the 2025 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Ambassador of the Year Award. Astra and Katy sit down with Terry to discuss how it felt to win the award, what drives Terry to support his local community, and more!
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Jill Nelson is the Vice President and Community Engagement Director at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Jill is also very involved in Junior Leadership Fort Dodge. Astra and Katy sit down with Jill to discuss how Junior Leadership Fort Dodge came about, what it entails, how it changes the perspectives of the students who are enrolled, and much more!
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Buena Vista University - https://www.bvu...
Kate Stucky is the Director of Operations and Finance at St. Edmond Catholic School and Holy Trinity Parish in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Kate is also the 2025 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Emerging Leader Award Winner. Astra and Katy sit down with Kate to discuss her community involvement, balancing work and life, winning the Emerging Leader Award, and more!
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Buena Vista University - https://www.bvu....
Jim Kersten is the Vice President of External Relations and Government Affairs at Iowa Central Community College. Jim is also the winner of the 2025 Catalyst Award from the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Astra and Katy sit down with Jim to discuss his community involvement, his interactions with all levels of government, Jim's dedication to service, and much more!
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Dawn Larson is the Economic Development Specialist for the City of Fort Dodge. Dawn is also the recent winner of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Astra and Katy sit down with Dawn to discuss how she became a volunteer, the impact her volunteering has had on the community, different ways individuals can get involved, and much more!
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