Episode 4: Rural America Today

08/30/23 • 20 min

Dubuque Rising with Alex Dixon: A Surprising Gem on the Mississippi

This episode features Molly Grover, President of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ali Fuller, Founder, Driftless Consulting Group. Alex and his guests take the listener through a variety of economic-related topics that are impacting Dubuque and other rural-oriented communities today.
This new podcast gives an inside look at Dubuque's future and the many opportunities associated with this unique community. Dixon, the President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino and host of the new series, will have conversations with featured guests on timely topics, while also shining a positive light on the history and evolution of Dubuque. A goal of the podcast is to educate listeners about the rich, "community-first" innovation that has occurred in the community over the years - all of which has allowed Dubuque to survive and grow into a destination-type area where thousands of people live, work and play on a daily basis.

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Episode 3: Field of Possibilities

This episode of Dubuque Rising features John Sutter, VP, Field of Dreams Operations. Alex and John's enthusiasm for what the Field of Dreams project represents and where it's headed as a key Iowa asset are discussed.
This new podcast gives an inside look at Dubuque's future and the many opportunities associated with this unique community. Dixon, the President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino and host of the new series, will have conversations with featured guests on timely topics, while also shining a positive light on the history and evolution of Dubuque. A goal of the podcast is to educate listeners about the rich, "community-first" innovation that has occurred in the community over the years - all of which has allowed Dubuque to survive and grow into a destination-type area where thousands of people live, work and play on a daily basis.

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Episode 5: Regional Development Activity – Driving Growth

This episode features Rick Dickinson, President & CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and John Gronen, President of Gronen. Alex and his guests take the listener through a variety of economic-related topics that are impacting Dubuque and other rural-oriented communities today.
This new podcast gives an inside look at Dubuque's future and the many opportunities associated with this unique community. Dixon, the President and CEO of DRA and Q Casino and host of the new series, will have conversations with featured guests on timely topics, while also shining a positive light on the history and evolution of Dubuque. A goal of the podcast is to educate listeners about the rich, "community-first" innovation that has occurred in the community over the years - all of which has allowed Dubuque to survive and grow into a destination-type area where thousands of people live, work and play on a daily basis.