1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week on the Waukee Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the powerful role the Waukee Public Library plays in shaping young minds from the very beginning. Children’s Librarian Eliza Ahrens shares how the library is intentionally building literacy from birth through innovative programming like Book Bundles, Story Time Online, and the beloved 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative. Alongside her, Heather Behrens from the City of Waukee highlights how the city and library collaborate to create accessible, engaging opportunities for families—making literacy not just an educational goal, but a community priority. We also sit down with Darci Evans, owner of Burn Boot Camp in Waukee and ER nurse at The Iowa Clinic. Darci shares her journey to Iowa, how her work in emergency medicine informs her passion for preventive health, and why wellness isn’t just a business—it’s a lifestyle. As always, Jamie Thompson returns with What’s Up Waukee, delivering the insider scoop on all the events and happenings around town this weekend. Full show notes: https://waukeepodcast.com/show-notes/f/the-heartbeat-of-a-healthy-community The Waukee Podcast https://waukeepodcast.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40228070/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/198964790