Where Community and Conversation Connect
Welcome to The Alliance Connection, the official podcast of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Each week, we bring you engaging conversations with the people, businesses, and organizations driving progress in Fort Dodge and Webster County, Iowa. Whether you're a local resident, business owner, or visitor looking to learn more about our thriving community, this podcast is your insider’s guide to everything that makes Fort Dodge a great place to live, work, and grow. New episodes drop on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
🔍 What You’ll Discover on The Alliance Connection
Local Business Spotlights: Meet the entrepreneurs and innovators shaping our local economy.
Community Initiatives: Learn about exciting projects and partnerships enhancing quality of life.
Economic Development Updates: Stay informed on the latest news in job creation, infrastructure, and regional growth.
Events and Happenings: Get the scoop on can’t-miss events, festivals, and member programs.
Leadership Insights: Hear from city and county leaders, educators, and influencers making an impact.
Listen to the Alliance Connection Podcast
- #32 | Jenn Becker & Elizabeth Stanek | Providing Childcare in the Fort Dodge Area July 1, 2026Jenn 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 & […]
- #31 - Lindsay Laufersweiler | GFDGA Community Engagement Director June 17, 2026Lindsay 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/ 🛑 […]
- #30 - Lydia Schuur & Janet Johnson | One Vision Color Run 2026 June 3, 2026Lydia 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 🗓️ […]
- #29 - Jen Lane & Julie Thorson | Havenpalooza 2026 Is Almost Here! May 20, 2026Jen 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: […]
- #28 - Brenda Clark Hamilton | Leading Ladies Speaker Q2 2026 May 6, 2026Brenda Clark Hamilton is a dynamic keynote speaker and workplace trainer known for her high-energy presentations on leadership, communication, and personal resilience. Based in Iowa, she has built a nationally recognized speaking career since 2005, delivering engaging and practical presentations at nearly 100 events each year across a wide range of industries. With a background […]
- #27 - Phil Gunderson | 2026 GFDGA Catalyst Award Winner April 15, 2026Phil Gunderson is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Catalyst Award. We discuss his involvement in the community, the trees he planted with Gunderson Funeral Home, the impact the community has had on his family, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ […]
- #26 - Matt Johnson | 2026 GFDGA Volunteer of the Year Award Winner April 1, 2026Matt Johnson is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Volunteer of the Year Award. We sit down with him to discuss what volunteering means to him, his support for the community, his favorite GFDGA events, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ […]
- #25 - Luke Hugghins | 2026 GFDGA Emerging Leader Award Winner March 18, 2026Luke Hugghins is the recipient of the 2026 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Emerging Leader Award. We sit down with him to discuss his past endeavors, what leadership means to him, his upcoming projects, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin Markket + Digital: https://www.spinmarkket.com Becker Florist: https://www.beckerflorist.com/ 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA […]
- #24 - Sarah Rustvold | New Flights to Denver: Inside the Fort Dodge Regional Airport's Growth March 4, 2026Sarah Rustvold is the Director of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. We discuss recent improvements at the airport, upcoming changes, the simplicity of flying out of a small town, recently added flights to Denver, and more! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Website: https://fortdodgeregionalairport.com Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/airport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fdairport/ 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Spin […]
- #23 - Cameron Nelson & Sarah Shelton | GreenState Credit Union Supports the GFDGA Annual Dinner February 18, 2026Cameron Nelson & Sarah Shelton join us from GreenState Credit Union as the top sponsor of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Annual Dinner. We discuss credit unions vs. banks, what lines of business GreenState Credit Union offers, their community involvement, Cameron and Sarah's favorite Growth Alliance events, and more! 🔗 Follow the GreenState Credit […]