The Sounding Board
Iowa Public Radio's Community Advisory Board
The Sounding Board provides perspective and guidance to help IPR better serve all Iowans. The board consists of a diverse range of voices — from all backgrounds, races, viewpoints and cities — that share the unique experiences, interests and needs of their communities.
Purpose of the Sounding Board
The Sounding Board is Iowa Public Radio's connection to the many communities we serve. It's our way of staying plugged in to what's happening and what's important to communities across the state. The Sounding Board helps IPR answer important questions about how the organization can better serve all listeners, members and stakeholders. The board meets at least twice a year to offer feedback related to programming, organizational objectives and community impact. Members are knowledgeable and actively engaged with both Iowa Public Radio and the communities they represent.
Sounding Board Members
- Christopher Martin, Cedar Falls – Board Chair
- Dinakar Bhattramakki, Grimes
- McKenzie Blau, Dubuque
- Lijun Chadima, Cedar Rapids
- Edward Cutler, Denison
- Miya Davis, Urbandale
- Gabbi DeWitt, Cedar Falls
- Kamal Hammouda, Grinnell
- Caleb Knutson, Hubbard
- Dave Linder, Manson
- Richard McCabe, Des Moines
- Stefanie Munsterman, Cedar Rapids
- Caroline Nelson, Spencer
- Oge Nnadi, Johnston
- Edgar Ramirez, Des Moines
- Maura Saltzman, Ankeny
- Madeline Sturms, Ankeny
- Adam Wedmore, Rockwell
- Anthony Worden, Coralville
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 – 2 p.m., virtual
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IOWA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.
SOUNDING BOARD MEETING
September 15, 2025|2:00 p.m.
Iowa Public Radio
2111 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Iowa Public Radio connects you to news, music, information, and ideas that shape your world every day.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Sounding Board of Iowa Public Radio, Inc. will hold a public meeting virtually on September 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The public may participate in the virtual meeting by utilizing this link: https://iowapublicradio.zoom.us/j/9163980512?pwd=L2ZEZHJGemtGZGZKcHd2d1FrL1JCUT09
AGENDA
- Roll Call of Committee Members
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Decision
- Review and Approval of Minutes – May 19, 2025: Decision
- CPB Update: Discussion
- Fundraising Update: Discussion
- Marketing Update: Discussion
- Programming Changes: Discussion
- Studio One on Holidays: Discussion
- Adjourn
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