The Alliance Connection

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
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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!

  1. Sep 2

    #36 - Cheryl O'Hern & Peter Stockdale | Creating Podcast Moments at Spin Markket

    Cheryl O'Hern is the owner of Spin Markket + Digital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Peter Stockdale is the podcast producer/editor at Spin Markket + Digital in Fort Dodge. We discuss how long Spin Markket has been around, the podcasts they produce, the positive benefit to the community, and more! 🔗 Follow Spin Markket + Digital: Website: https://www.spinmarkket.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spinmarkketfddigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinmarkket/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spin-markket/ X: https://x.com/spinmarkket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spinmarkket TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spinmarkket   🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #36 - Cheryl O'Hern & Peter Stockdale | Creating Podcast Moments at Spin Markket

  2. Aug 19

    #35 - Cameron Nelson & Cole Benton | Leadership Fort Dodge Alumni

    Cameron Nelson and Cole Benton are past alumni of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance's Leadership Fort Dodge program. They discuss their favorite parts of the program, unique behind-the-scenes looks at the Fort Dodge region, what has changed over the years, what upcoming participants can look forward to, and more! ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #35 - Cameron Nelson & Cole Benton | Leadership Fort Dodge Alumni

  3. Aug 5

    #34 - Bill Bush | Bringing the Community Together at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market

    Bill Bush stops by to talk with Astra and Katy about the Fort Dodge Farmers Market. There is something for everyone, and there is always some fresh produce perfectly in season at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market. 🔗 Follow The Fort Dodge Farmers Market: Website: https://www.chooseiowa.com/fort-dodge-farmers-market Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDMARKET/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fd_farmers_market ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #34 - Bill Bush | Bringing the Community Together at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market

  4. Jul 15

    #33 - Clayton Bills | 89 Years of the Dayton Rodeo

    Clayton Bills of the Dayton Championship Rodeo stops by to discuss the 2026 Dayton Rodeo in Dayton, Iowa. We talk about the long history of the event, the events taking place, the local parade and garage sales in Dayton, the multitude of vendors, the fireworks, the nightly musical entertainment, and more! 🔗 Follow The Dayton Championship Rodeo: Website: https://daytonrodeo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daytonrodeo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daytonrodeo1937/ ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #33 - Clayton Bills | 89 Years of the Dayton Rodeo

  5. Jul 1

    #32 - Jenn Becker & Elizabeth Stanek | Providing Childcare in the Fort Dodge Area

    Jenn Becker and Elizabeth Stanek join us to discuss childcare in the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. We discuss Linking Families and Communities, the Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center, Sprouts Early Education and Development School, the importance of interaction with children, different ways the community can help, and more! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FDPLC/ 🔗 Follow Linking Families: Website: https://www.linking-families.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linkingfamilies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linking_families/ X: https://www.twitter.com/LinkingFamilies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linking-families-and-communities YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColrLURujxsXj_OGGLoGQiQ 🔗 Follow Sprouts Early Education and Development School: Website: https://www.seedsfd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedsfd/ ⛳️ Sign Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #32 - Jenn Becker & Elizabeth Stanek | Providing Childcare in the Fort Dodge Area

  6. Jun 17

    #31 - Lindsay Laufersweiler | GFDGA Community Engagement Director

    Lindsay Laufersweiler is the Community Engagement Director for the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. We discuss her journey to the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, her first few months on the job, how she is implementing her vision for community engagement, and more! ⛳️ Sing Up For the 57th Annual GFDGA Golf Outing: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/57th-annual-gfdga-golf-outing/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #31 - Lindsay Laufersweiler | GFDGA Community Engagement Director

  7. Jun 3

    #30 - Lydia Schuur & Janet Johnson | One Vision Color Run 2026

    Lydia Schuur and Janet Johnson stop by from One Vision to discuss the upcoming One Vision Color Run in Fort Dodge, Iowa, how to sign up, how to make donations, what will take place at the Color Run, and more! 🔗 Follow One Vision: Website: https://www.onevision.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onevisioniowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onevisioniowa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-vision-iowa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onevisioniowa 🗓️ Attend One Vision Color Run 2026: https://give.onevision.org/event/2026-fort-dodge-color-run/e793945 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #30 - Lydia Schuur & Janet Johnson | One Vision Color Run 2026

  8. May 20

    #29 - Jen Lane & Julie Thorson | Havenpalooza 2026 Is Almost Here!

    Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) and Julie Thorson (President/CEO) of Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, stop by to discuss the upcoming Havenpalooza 2026. 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd/ X: https://www.twitter.com/Friendship_FD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven 🗓️ Attend Havenpalooza 2026: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar/Details/havenpalooza-1513575 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar: https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar 📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/ 📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/ 🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q 🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community

    #29 - Jen Lane & Julie Thorson | Havenpalooza 2026 Is Almost Here!
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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!

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  • Creator
    Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025-2026 - Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance - All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Alliance Connection