Radio Personality: Von Ketelsen - Vittles with Von Ag Broadcasting
Episode Summary
Meet Von from Carroll, IA, a passionate advocate for farmers and FFA. With a career in broadcasting, Von runs “Vittles on the Go with Von,” delivering food to farmers, and interviews FFA students. He’s a solo singer, acoustic guitarist, and emcee, involved in various community activities, including cancer awareness and support initiatives. Von’s journey is filled with dedication to agriculture, music, and making a difference in his community.
Episode Notes
Von Ketelsen
Carroll, IA
What are they up to today?
Career: Carroll Broadcasting
“Vittles on the Go with Von” - delivering food to farmers
Advocate for FFA - interview several current FFA students
Attended ISU for Journalism, Mass Communications, and Speech Communications
Emcee for People’s Company 12th Annual Land Investment Expo in 2019
Likes to repost quotes and saying on his Facebook and LinkedIn
Solo singer/acoustic guitarist
Will play at stores/restaurants/nursing homes
Grew up performing with his dads band
His brother died of leukemia at the age of 18 when Von was 6 months old (how many siblings)
2006: raise interest in building a Hope Lodge in Iowa City
2007: presented the American Cancer Society’s “Sword of Hope” Award
He did a solo bike excursion in honor of his mom who was diagnosed (later passed away) with terminal cancer
Quad Cities → Washington D.C.
rode a rugged steel-framed bike pulling a cargo trailer containing his sleeping bag, tent and guitar
Presented the Honorary Iowa FFA Degree at the 2021 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference
Was in 4H but the school he attended did not have FFA at the time
Past Jobs
Year
Job
Company
1985Communications SpecialistCommunicating for Agriculture1987Account ExecutiveMarshalltown Broadcasting 1989Farm Services DirectorCumulus Media1995-PresentFreeland Communications ProfessionalKetelsen Communications1999Farm Services DirectorClear Channel Communications2004Regional ManagerIowa Farm Bureau Federation2007Farm Services DirectorThree Eagles Communications2012-PresentNews/Ag/MarketingCarroll Broadcasting
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