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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

  1. 4d ago

    E49 | Inside Kinetic Technologies: Where Welding Meets Innovation | Made In Iowa

    For many manufacturers, the question is no longer whether to automate. It is how to automate the right work without losing the knowledge that makes the operation successful. In this episode of Made in Iowa, host Leisa Fox talks with Mark Barglof, president and owner of Kinetic Technologies, about the Algona company’s deep focus on robotic welding and the practical problems it solves for manufacturers. Barglof explains why Kinetic chose to innovate deeply within one discipline rather than chase every automation opportunity. The company designs and builds customized robotic welding systems, fixtures, positioners and controls around the realities of each customer’s shop floor. Simulation helps the team validate reach, access, cycle time and part fit before a system is built, while Kinetic’s demonstration cell gives manufacturers a tangible way to see what automation could do in their own operations. The conversation also explores the rapid pace of change in robotics, the welding workforce gap and the importance of making advanced technology understandable to small and midsize manufacturers. It is an Iowa story about specialization, disciplined innovation and turning complex technology into a competitive advantage. https://www.wellmark.com/Made-in-Iowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E49 | Inside Kinetic Technologies: Where Welding Meets Innovation | Made In Iowa

  2. 5d ago

    E51 | Ignit bankruptcy, Morgan Valley power plant, health insurance costs | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Oct. 21-27. Read this week’s stories: Business Record Roundup: Developer behind collapsed recreation complex plan in Johnston files bankruptcy https://www.businessrecord.com/developer-behind-collapsed-recreation-complex-plan-in-johnston-files-bankruptcy/ Microsoft pays $95.5 million for Dallas County farmland https://www.businessrecord.com/microsoft-pays-95-5-million-for-dallas-county-farmland/ Des Moines tables FY 2029 budget talks until next year https://www.businessrecord.com/des-moines-tables-fy-2029-budget-talks-until-next-year/ Statewide Headlines: Linn supervisors deny Morgan Valley rezoning application (Corridor Business Journal) Iowa project included in USDA domestic fertilizer production promise (Des Moines Register) UNI president Nook announces 2027 retirement plans (Business Record) Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds (Iowa Capital Dispatch) UnityPoint Health expands high-risk pregnancy care through telehealth network (Business Record) Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E51 | Ignit bankruptcy, Morgan Valley power plant, health insurance costs | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

  3. Oct 22

    Special episode: Power of Fearless | Fearless

    Earlier in 2026, Jenna Feeney wrote an essay for Fearless about how she’s counteracting the risks she faces because of adverse childhood experiences. She had learned about ACEs from a previous essay published in Fearless in 2023, written by Krista Tedrow. It wasn’t planned, but on the day Jenna’s column ran in Fearless this past January, Fearless also published a new essay from Krista, this one about her practice of choosing a single word to guide her year. The timing just happened to work out so that Krista’s piece inspiring others to set intentions for their year ran in the same Fearless newsletter as Jenna’s essay. Fearless Editor Macey Shofroth sat down with them to talk about their individual columns and what Fearless has meant to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Special episode: Power of Fearless | Fearless

  4. Oct 22

    E48 | Pioneer at 100 Inside Algona’s Seed Production Story | Made In Iowa

    Pioneer marks 100 years in 2026, and one of the most important chapters in that story is being written at its Algona production facility. In this episode of Made in Iowa, host Leisa Fox talks with Algona Production Location Manager Todd Eastvold about how seed moves through the facility, and why Iowa’s farthest-north corn production site plays a distinct role in serving farmers. Eastvold takes listeners inside a highly coordinated manufacturing process built around quality, speed and traceability. The conversation explores the cameras, sensors, automation and decision tools used to monitor seed from intake through conditioning, packaging and distribution. It also examines the complexity of managing thousands of varieties, and the technical workforce required to keep the operation moving. The episode closes at a major transition point. Vylor, the newly independent seed and genetics company spun off from Corteva, is now home to the Pioneer brand. Eastvold explains what the plant means to the Algona workforce, growers and the community while the facility carries a century of Pioneer history into its next era. Presenting sponsor: ⁨‪Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield ⁠https://www.wellmark.com/Made-in-Iowa⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E48 | Pioneer at 100 Inside Algona’s Seed Production Story | Made In Iowa

  5. Oct 21

    E50 | Old DSM City Hall, state revenues, Iowa City schools | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

    BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Oct. 14-20. Register for the Power of Fearless event on Thursday 10/22. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-power-of-fearless-tickets-1979546198969?aff=oddtdtcreator Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E50 | Old DSM City Hall, state revenues, Iowa City schools | Business Record Iowa News Headlines

  6. Oct 15

    E47 | Aluma’s Next Chapter: Growth, Succession and Staying in Iowa | Made In Iowa

    Aluma began in 1992 with a simple idea for a lightweight golf cart trailer. Today, the Bancroft company produces over 100 different aluminum trailer models for customers across North America. In this episode of Made in Iowa, host Leisa Fox talks with longtime CEO Mike Lloyd about the product decisions, people and manufacturing discipline behind that growth, and the ownership transition now shaping Aluma’s next chapter. Lloyd explains why aluminum became the company’s advantage, how Aluma continued expanding its product line, and what automation can and cannot solve in a rural manufacturing operation. He also addresses recent headwinds, including flat sales, volatile metal costs and tariffs, and the constant challenge of building and retaining a skilled workforce in northwest Iowa. The conversation turns personal as Lloyd discusses the decision he and his siblings made to sell the family business to Novae. He retained an ownership stake and plans to continue leading during the transition. It is a candid look at succession, timing and the responsibility to protect the employees, dealers, quality and community identity that made Aluma valuable in the first place. Presenting sponsor: ⁨Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield https://www.wellmark.com/Made-in-Iowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E47 | Aluma’s Next Chapter: Growth, Succession and Staying in Iowa | Made In Iowa

  7. Oct 15

    E10 | Safeguarding Your Wealth: Managing Risk So Your Money Lasts | dsm Wealth

    On this month’s DSM Wealth Podcast, host Suzanna de Baca explores the question: What is the point of building wealth if you do not have a plan to protect it? In “Safeguarding Your Wealth: Managing Risk So Your Money Lasts,” Suzanna is joined by Annie Brandt, senior vice president and market executive at Bank of America, and Joe Spillman, president of ECA Marketing. Together, they discuss how to protect wealth without giving up growth, the importance of liquidity and reliable income, investment and banking strategies, and how to evaluate financial products that promise protection and security. The DSM Wealth Podcast is sponsored by Revol One Financial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E10 | Safeguarding Your Wealth: Managing Risk So Your Money Lasts | dsm Wealth

  8. Oct 14

    E14 | Doing the hard thing #3: Domestic violence awareness | Maria Corona, Ph.D. | Fearless

    Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and other sensitive subjects. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. An estimated five people, mostly women, lose their lives to domestic violence every day. Maria Corona, who leads Violence Free Iowa: The Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, joined the Fearless podcast to discuss survivors' experiences and the support organizations in Iowa that advocate on their behalf. This is the final episode of our three-episode series titled “Doing the Hard Things.” If you or someone you know is in need of help, the Iowa Victim Service Call Center can be reached at 800-770-1650 or by texting “iowahelp” to 20121. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    E14 | Doing the hard thing #3: Domestic violence awareness | Maria Corona, Ph.D. | Fearless
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From business headlines to inspiring stories of courage and community, the BPC Streaming Network brings together Iowa’s most trusted voices. Featuring original video podcast series from Business Record and dsm Magazine, the network celebrates the people, ideas and developments shaping our state's future. Watch, listen and discover what drives Iowa forward.

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