Episode #74: Audrey Wiedemeier, Iowa City Bike Library
From Real Success with Nate Kaeding by Corridor Media Group
November 17, 2025 · 45 min · Episode 74
About this episode
Audrey Wiedemeier discusses her journey with the Iowa City Bike Library and the importance of making biking accessible and sustainable.
Audrey Wiedemeier is the Executive Director of the Iowa City Bike Library, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to making bicycling accessible, sustainable, and fun for everyone in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Corridor. Audrey shares the story of how she discovered the Bike Library as a University of Iowa student, her path from volunteer to leader, and the organization’s mission to empower community members through bikes. She offers insight into the Bike Library’s youth and senior programs, its creative approach to fundraising, and the importance of building a more bike-friendly community through advocacy and infrastructure. Audrey also discusses the impact of volunteers, the challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit, and her vision for the future of cycling in the region. I learned a lot and I think you will too. This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank . This is the Real Success…
People in this episode
Host: Nate Kaeding
Guest: Audrey Wiedemeier
Topics covered
- bicycling
- nonprofit
- community empowerment
- advocacy
- fundraising
Keywords
- Iowa City
- Cedar Rapids
- youth programs
- senior programs
- bike-friendly community
Sponsors
MidWest One Bank
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iowa, Cedar Rapids Corridor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities
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