In the second installment of the Iowa New in Town podcast, host Mark Rixner sits down with trained dancer and choreographer and Iowa native, Jessie Schnack, to talk about her passion for arts education and the inspiration behind The Dancer's Theater in Johnston, Iowa. After teaching and performing for 20+ years, Schnack took a small building and made her big dream of owning and operating a non-profit performing arts studio for children ages 5 through 18 come true.

Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/jessie-schnack-dancers-theater

Andrew Hoyt is a singer, songwriter, musician from Des Moines, Iowa. His start as a music educator for elementary students continued his love of all things music. Through working in schools and observing the power of music therapy, he knew the impact music can have on people. It was this spark that pushed him forward with his own music.

Now, Andrew has found himself playing for thousands of people around the state, including opening up for the pop group, "AJR" at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This episode is his story of how he made the move from the classroom to the stage and how you can see him soon!

Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/andrew-hoyt-iowa-musician