"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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Jerry Long joined Story Construction in 1983 as a project engineer, ultimately working for the company for 41 years before retiring at the end of 2024. He progressed to the rank of superintendent and then project manager in 2000, overseeing projects in industrial, treatment plants and a variety of other markets. Hear from Jerry as he wraps up more than 40 years in the construction industry!…
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Joe Hewitt retired in 2024 after 10 years with Story Construction managing safety initiatives and compliance. Prior to joining Story, Joe had a long career with Martin Marietta in supervision and safety roles. Joe imparts some knowledge and perspective around safety and the industry in general in this Exit Interview.…
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Dean McCormick joined Story Construction in 2017 after 22 years leading Iowa State University's design and construction services team. His career includes the rare combination of sitting in the design, owner and contractor seats at the table before retiring this spring. Dean's impact at Story Construction and on the construction industry in Iowa is immeasurable, and we're glad he took time this summer to sit down with us for his Exit Interview.…
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Kenny Lendt retired from Story Construction in 2023 after more than 37 years with the company. Hear from Kenny as he talks about his career as a superintendent in the construction industry and shares some lessons learned during his time at Story.
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After beginning his career with Spencer Construction in northwest Iowa, Rick Sippel and his wife Cindy picked up roots and moved to central Iowa, where he began his career at Story Construction. He retired from running the crane full-time in December 2022 and sat down with us to discuss his life and career as a crane operator.…
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As we continue to bring in other industry retirees, this episode features our conversation with Dennis Tiernan of NAI Electrical Contractors based out of Ames. Dennis recently wrapped up his long career in the industry and was kind enough to sit down with us in November 2022 to discuss his journey and lessons learned during his time working for - and leading - NAI.…
Larry Sperlich joined Allen Construction, Story's predecessor company, in 1972, and has been one of the most influential builders of projects and people in the company's history. Now that he's (mostly) retired, hear from Larry about his journey in life, the construction industry, and Story Construction.…
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Steve Chmelar retires from Carroll Distribution & Construction Supply, Inc. at the end of 2022 after almost exactly 50 years with the company. We had the pleasure of bringing in Steve in the summer of 2022 to record his Exit Interview and hear about this life and career in the industry... and the famous foam finger.…
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Dale Hofert retired from Story Construction in 2022 after 37 years with Story Construction. Listen to this episode of Exit Interview to hear directly from Dale as he talks about his career, his lessons learned, and shares a bit about his retirement plans.
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Pete Lonergan retired as Story's warehouse manager in March 2022, after 31 years with the company. To many at Story and to those in the industry who have worked with him, Pete embodies many of Story's core values. His helpfulness in providing tools and equipment for job sites and his consideration for safety made him a valued team member on every Story project. In this episode, hear Pete recount his career and some of his lessons learned in the construction industry.…
Lloyd Uitermarkt is another longtime superintendent at Story who retired officially in 2018. Listen to this episode of Exit Interview to hear about Lloyd's journey in the industry and at Story.
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Donny Paris worked for James Thompson & Sons, and then Story Construction, beginning in 1966. He's served as a role model for many younger foreman and superintendents throughout his career and has worked on many significant projects in Ames, Cedar Falls and elsewhere throughout Iowa. Hear a bit about Donny's career and the memories he's made over the last 50+ years.…
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Jerry Nelson is the third generation of Nelson Electric, which was founded in 1908 by his grandfather just as electric systems were being installed in homes around Ames for the first time. In this episode we talked with Jerry about the family business, changes in the industry over time, and some of the advice he has for younger generations in the trade.…
What started out as a part time job with Interstates - then called Johnny's Electric - became a 44-year career for Larry Den Herder, who retired in 2016 as the company's chairman after stepping down as CEO in 2014 to begin the transition into retirement. In this episode of Exit Interview, we talk with Larry about his time at Interstates and his contributions to his community, the industry and the state of Iowa. This interview with Larry also kicks off our venture beyond Story's own retirees into the broader community of leaders in Iowa's A/E/C industry. Is there a retired or retiring leader in Iowa's A/E/C industry you'd like to hear on this podcast? Email mitch.anderson@storycon.com with your ideas.…
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