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Todd sits down with Keith Jones at The Porch in Council Bluffs for a fun deep dive into the local Wing Quest rating system. They talk about what makes a great wing, how the committee scores them, and why Council Bluffs has more great wing spots than people might realize. #CouncilBluffsToday #CouncilBluffs #ThePorch #WingQuest #LocalFood #SupportLocal #CouncilBluffsEats #YourVoiceAmplified

Ron Loder joins the show to talk about Tint Advantage and how residential and commercial window tint can help with glare, privacy, heat control, and energy savings. The conversation also explores smart tint technology, how it works, and why more homeowners and businesses are starting to see the value in it. #CouncilBluffsToday #CouncilBluffs #TintAdvantage #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #HomeImprovement #EnergySavings #SupportLocal #YourVoiceAmplified

Former Fire Chief Justin James joins the show to reflect on his decision to step away after 26 years of service. The conversation dives into leadership, integrity in public service, challenges facing the community, and the need for real solutions around issues like economic development, public safety, and long term support systems. #CouncilBluffsToday #CouncilBluffs #PublicService #Leadership #CommunityStrong #SupportLocal #PublicSafety #YourVoiceAmplified

Tiffany Eggett joins the show to talk about WINC, a growing women’s networking group built around connection, encouragement, and giving back. What started as a monthly gathering has turned into a powerful local network supporting nonprofits, volunteering across the community, and creating real momentum for women in Council Bluffs. #CouncilBluffsToday #CouncilBluffs #WINC #WomenInBusiness #WomenSupportingWomen #Networking #CommunityStrong #SupportLocal #YourVoiceAmplified

Today’s episode is a different kind of conversation as Todd shares the story behind the evolution of Morning Coffee and what it means for the future of local media in Council Bluffs. From nearly 400 episodes highlighting local voices to building a platform rooted in the community, this episode explains why the show is growing into something even more focused and intentional. The mission remains the same, amplifying the people, businesses, and stories that make Council Bluffs what it is today. #MorningCoffee #CouncilBluffs #LocalMedia #PottawattamieCounty #CommunityVoices #SupportLocal #SmallMarketMedia #Podcasting #SouthwestIowa #YourVoiceAmplified

Kyle Ranney is back in studio breaking down the real nuts and bolts of podcasting and how businesses can actually use it to grow. From equipment and setup to turning long form into short form content, this conversation gets into what works, what doesn’t, and why podcasting has become one of the most effective marketing tools right now. If you’ve ever wondered how to start or how to use it the right way, this is the one to watch. #CouncilBluffsToday #Podcasting #LocalMarketing #SmallBusiness #ContentStrategy #CouncilBluffs #SouthwestIowa #DigitalMarketing #VideoMarketing #YourVoiceAmplified

Mary Jo Mentzer joins Morning Coffee to talk about her run for Iowa House District 15 as an independent candidate. The conversation covers property tax assessments, water concerns in Harrison County, contamination tied to the former Missouri Valley missile site, and why she believes Iowa needs to stop ignoring problems that are already affecting local families. #MorningCoffee #MaryJoMentzer #IowaHouseDistrict15 #HarrisonCounty #PottawattamieCounty #PropertyTaxes #WaterQuality #IowaPolitics #LocalVoices #YourVoiceAmplified

Pat Morgan and Dan D’Louhy join us in studio to talk about the heart behind Burgers for Blue and the mission of the Masons in Council Bluffs. From feeding hundreds of local law enforcement and first responders to building stronger connections in the community, this is about respect, service, and showing up for those who show up for us every day. #CouncilBluffs #MorningCoffee #SupportLocal #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #CommunityStrong #LocalVoices #PodcastLife #SmallTownImpact #YourVoiceAmplified

Kimberly Kolakowski and Andy Spitznagle from Firefly join Morning Coffee to talk about their upcoming Sip and Support event, a 90s themed fundraiser focused on early childhood services and giving local families the strongest start possible. #MorningCoffee #FireflyKids #KimberlyKolakowski #AndySpitznagle #CouncilBluffs #Nonprofit #YourVoiceAmplified