Central Connection Podcast

04/29/2024

🟢For this week's episode we welcome our friend Addison Aronson of Iowa Legal Aid, Marzipan Mailbox , and Dubuque Area Arts Collective.

🟢We talk about the work he does in Dubuque as a Fair Housing Testing Coordinator for Iowa Legal Aid, his discovery of American Music, and pretending to be Spiderman.

🟢If you would like to promote your business or organization on our program please reach out! We would love to have you on the show ✌️



AllTogether Dubuque

04/18/2024

Happening tomorrow at Key City Creative Center!

Cleaning up for tomorrow night’s artist reception. Join us between 6-8 pm to view stained glass works by Tim Olson and sculpture by Dan Aldeman.

04/15/2024

🟢Today we are joined by Dubuque City Councilman, Danny Sprank From his beginnings milking cattle on his family dairy farm to his work in City Council, Danny has spent his career serving those who depend on him. Danny tells a bit of his personal history, shares his experience breaking into local goverment, and muses with Kyle FitzGerald about the potential of Central Avenue here in Dubuque.

🟢Consider sharing this along to allow others to get to know Danny as much as we have had the pleasure of through this conversation. Thanks all!

🟢The Central Connection Podcast is produced by Gourd Store Studios and recorded at Centrally Rooted

04/02/2024

🟢 Good morning Central Connection listeners! 🟢

We are happy to announce we are now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Consider following us on these platforms to connect on the go! ✌️

⬇️ Links below or follow the link on our page

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The Central Connection Podcast is produced by Gourd Store Studios and recorded at Centrally Rooted 🟠 🌱

Listen to Central Connection Podcast with Kyle FitzGerald on Spotify. The Central Connection Podcast is an effort to build connections with the people who create communities in small town America.

04/01/2024

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04/01/2024

🟢🟢 Episode 5 of Central Connection out now! 🟢🟢

This week Kyle FitzGerald talks with Leslie Shalabi of Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque, Iowa. Leslie is the Co-founder and owner of Convivium Urban Farmstead, a Non-Profit restaurant, urban farm, and education hub in the North End Neighborhood of Dubuque.

Leslie believes food is an essential tool to help people connect with one another. It is something we all share regardless of our culture or our background. Listen or watch today's episode to hear more about Leslie's origins and her life's path that led her to a life building a culinary community at Convivium.

🟢 Be sure to follow Convivium Urban Farmstead here and please go to their location at 2811 Jackson St. Wednesday - Sunday from 2pm-8pm. 🟢

For more information about Convivium, consider checking out their website at https://www.convivium-dbq.com/ where you can view their menu as well as their many services and programs!

🟢 The Central Conneciton Podcast is produced by Gourd Store Studios and recorded at Centrally Rooted in Dubuque, Iowa. 🟢

03/18/2024

🟢🟢 Central Connection Podcast Episode 4 out now! 🟢🟢

🟢 Enoc Alexander Sanchez is a Dubuque based event organizer associated with Dubuque Unidos . Enoc also performs as DJ Papi for monthly Latin Night at Smokestack

🟢Today he talks about the origins of Dubuque's annual LatinX Fiesta, the importance that music has in community building, and his vision for Dubuque's potential.

🟢To follow Enoc, consider checking out his social pages and affiliate pages below!

https://www.facebook.com/enoc.rambo
https://www.facebook.com/DubuqueUnidos
https://fb.me/e/3LxRyLgz8

🟢The Central Connection is a Dubuque, Iowa based podcast hosted by Kyle FitzGerald and recorded at Centrally Rooted. Our mission is to promote the amazing work that people in small communities do while searching for the common threads that tie us all together as people.

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**There was a slight tech issue approximately 20 minutes into the interview that damaged the audio. Apologies for any inconvenciences! It will be promptly corrected**

03/12/2024

🟢🟢Episode 3 with Michael Williams of Elevated Images out now! 🟢🟢 Michael is an East Dubuque native, a small business owner, drone photographer, and intern for the City of Dubuque Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.

🟢Today Michael talks about his journey from RC helicopter to professional drone, his new storefront at 129 Main Street, and an exciting new platform AllTogether Dubuque that was created in partnership with City of Dubuque Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Gigantic Design.

🟢Follow Michael's latest work on his page at Elevated Images or check out his website at https://www.elevatedimagesdubuque.com/ to purchase one of his amazing works!

🟢For more episodes of the Central Connection Podcast, check us out on all platforms here! https://linktr.ee/centralconnectionpod

03/08/2024

💚💚If you'd like to support the growth of our program, we ask anyone who may be willing to invite their Facebook friends to follow and like our page! 💚💚

The Central Connection is about bringing attention to the many movers and shakers of Dubuque and beyond! Help us reach new heights with your valued support/

Thanks everyone 🥰

02/26/2024

Today we welcome our friend Danielle Stowell to the podcast to talk about her arrival in Dubuque, the origins of her business, and some of her dreams for the future.

Danielle is the founder of Wicked River Event Production Please follow their social media accounts and consider hiring them for your next event!
https://www.wickedriverevents.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WickedRiverEvents
https://www.instagram.com/wickedriverevents/

The Central Connection Podcast w/ Kyle FitzGerald is based out of Dubuque, Iowa and seeks to build connections with the people who make communities great. If you know someone who would like to appear on the podcast, please email us at [email protected] for more information!

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