Banker With A Beer: A Podcast Series by Northwestern Bank

Oct 23, 2023

• Status of elementary education post COVID
• Teaching students with learning gaps
• Falling ACT scores
• Advice for parents attempting to support their children academically

Guest: Dr. Heidi Eliopoulos, Superintendent Altoona School District
Beer Enjoyed: Karmeliet Tripel, Belgium

Oct 17, 2023

Topics –

• Role of Wisconsin Famers Union
• Kamp Kenwood
• Connecting consumers with the source of their food
• Development of Food Market in downtown Chippewa Falls
• Changing nature of farming

Guest:  Jackie Boos, Facilities Director, Wisconsin Famers Union

Beer(s) Enjoyed:  3 Sheeps Pils (3 Sheeps Brewing...

Oct 11, 2023

Topics –

• Discussion on Mike’s new book ‘Forty Acres Deep”
• Prevalence of metal illness in the farming community
• Challenges / opportunities of self-publishing
• Wisconsin PBS Series:  ‘Michael Perry on the Road’
• Michael Perry and the Long Beds

Guest:  Michael Perry - Author, performer, musician,...

Oct 2, 2023

• Project Updates
• Transit Center
• Block 7 (Menomonie Market Co Op & apartments)
• Cannery District
• Former Shopko Site
• Multi-family Housing
• Carson Park’s Future
• UWEC Projects

Guest: Aaron White, Community Development Director
Beer Enjoyed: Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock