The Cedar Valley Podcast

Welcome to the Cedar Valley Podcast. Consider this your inside look at what makes our region special. We talk about everyday life in the Cedar Valley, the voices speaking up for progress, the ideas shaping our future, and the partners investing in our success. We believe community is built one conversation at a time and we’ve saved you a seat at the table and the conversation is just getting started.

The Cedar Valley Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Grow Cedar Valley, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Grow Cedar Valley hosts The Cedar Valley Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  The Heart Behind the Helping

  Aug 12, 202627 minS1

  In this episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Katy Susong sits down with Lauren Fink, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, to talk about the power of volunteering and the impact it has on individuals, businesses, and the community. Lauren shares how the Volunteer Center connects thousands of volunteers with local organizations, why businesses benefit from encouraging employees to give back, and how volunteerism helps create a stronger, more connected Cedar Valley.

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  Episode #18

  Intern Connect with Kelsie and Steph

  Jul 28, 20267 minS1

  Retention starts long before a job offer. In this Coffee Talk episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Stephanie Detweiler and Kelsie Kunkle reflect on this year's Intern Connect program and discuss why introducing interns to the community beyond the workplace is just as important as introducing them to a career. From networking and professional development to exploring the Cedar Valley, they share how these experiences help young professionals envision a future here while supporting employers in attracting and retaining talent.

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  Episode #17

  Melissa Reade with Leader Valley

  Jul 15, 202619 minS1

  Leadership begins with the choices we make every day. In this episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Katy Susong sits down with Melissa Reade, Executive Director of Leader Valley, to talk about developing leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. They discuss what great leadership looks like, why investing in people matters, and how organizations can build stronger teams by creating a culture of growth.

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  Episode #16

  A Different Kind of Classroom

  Jul 1, 202613 minS1

  In this Coffee Talk episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Stephanie Detweiler and Sandi Sommerfelt discuss what makes leadership programs so impactful. Sandi shares her experience as a recent Leadership Iowa graduate and Cedar Valley Leadership Institute alum, while Stephanie talks about leading CVLI and helping participants discover the people, places, and organizations that make the Cedar Valley unique. The conversation looks ahead to this year's Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI) class, the value of building relationships, and why understanding your community is the first step toward making a difference.

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  Episode #15

  The Power of Leadership Education

  Jun 24, 202614 minS1

  In this episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast, Katy Susong sits down with Michael Gleason of Wartburg College's Institute for Leadership Education to discuss what leadership really means and why it matters in every stage of life. From leadership development and graduate education to purpose, community impact, and personal growth, Michael shares how Wartburg is helping students and professionals become stronger leaders both in and outside the workplace.

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