The Iowa Western Podcast

Finals are just around the corner and that can be stressful. This week is all about Mental Health. Aaron comes back to the pod to interview Lindy Larsen, Director of Student Assistance and Taylor Wiese, Mental Health Practitioner, about the mental health services Iowa Western offers.

This episode is for everyone interested in theater and arts! Media student Natalie hosts her first episode of the podcast and interviews Tim Dickmeyer the Director of the Arts Center here at Iowa Western Community College. They chat about all the upcoming productions and how students can get started if they would like to participate. If you are a fan of music or theater and are looking to get involved, this episode is for you!

How many of you know what TRIO is and how it can benefit students? If you don't know the answer to that, this podcast is one for you! Iowa Western student Jake talks with Jodie Smith, the Director of TRIO, in this weeks episode. They talk about all the great benefits of working with TRIO and more!

Fall sports are in full swing in Council Bluffs and there is nothing better! Sports Media Technology student Aaron H. talks to TWO head coaches this week. First up is women's volleyball Head Coach Alicia Williams who discusses the team and their National Championship win from last year. Head football coach Scott Strohmeier also stops by the studio to chat about the football team and their great start! Reiver sports fans will not want to miss this!

It is a brand-new semester at Iowa Western and in our first episode back Brandon sits down in studio with Reanna Heim, the Dean of Student life to discuss the Campus’ vaccine incentive program. They discuss how important the vaccine is and how students can possibly receive $1,000 in a weekly drawing once they are fully vaccinated. Great to be back Reiver nation!

This week, Brandon and guest host Thomas Gilmore share their opinions on the college's diversity goals and practices. Brandon also interviews Ambe White, Academic Dean of Social Sciences & Business, about the organizations on campus that are helping to create a diverse and inclusive atmosphere for Iowa Western.

This week, Brandon talks with some important people on campus to learn all about tutoring and our state-of-the-art Cyber Library.

In this episode, students Nick, Austin and Brandon talk with the new president of Iowa Western, Dr. Dan Kinney. The team talks to Dr. Kinney about all the great things Iowa Western has to offer and what excited him the most about his new role as president of the college.

In this episode, students Austin G, Nick N. and Brandon T. talk about the start of the spring sports season at Iowa Western. They also talk to head football coach, Scott Strohmeier, and head men's soccer coach, Mike Brown, about how they and their teams are preparing to start unusual but highly anticipated seasons.

In this episode, students Austin G, and Nick N. talk about what they like to do on campus. They also talk to some IWCC employees to discuss events that are happening on campus and how to get involved. Spring semester is in full swing this week!