Iowa State University Alumni Association

Brett McIntyre ('08 meteorology, journalism) joins us for a special homecoming edition of Live from Cy's Lounge. The Iowa State alum and meteorologist at Des Moines' WHO 13 News shares stories from covering some of Iowa's largest storms. Plus, get a first look at the weather forecast for Saturday's homecoming football game! Thank you to Campustown, the exclusive sponsor of Homecoming 2021. #CyclonesEverywhere

Kelly Norris (A)(MS '11) is an award-winning horticulturist and author of the book "New Naturalism." His work in gardens has been featured in publications including The New York Times and Better Homes and Gardens. Norris also documents his personal project called Three Oaks Garden, which he refers to as a repository of ideas, canvas for personal expression and planting field in a clearing atop an oak-covered hill above the Des Moines River. #CyclonesEverywhere

Michelle Book (L)('83 accounting) is the president & CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, a non-profit distribution organization that meets the critical needs of food-insecure Iowans. #CyclonesEverywhere

Michael Hanstad (‘17 marketing) and Robert Doan ('18 culinary food science) are the co-founders of Charlotte's Kitchen. What first began as a concept of serving bar patrons quickly turned into one of the most sought-after food trucks in the Des Moines metro. Their specialty? Chicken sandwiches, of course. With flavors ranging from Nashville hot to crab rangoon, the duo of Iowa State alums have combined their marketing and culinary skills into their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Johnston, Iowa. #CyclonesEverywhere

Katherine Polak (DVM '10) is the head of stray animal care for the non-profit Four Paws in Bangkok, Thailand. In this role, she promotes the welfare of stray cats and dogs through partnerships, and collaborative, sustainable programs. Polak is the 2021 recipient of the ISU Alumni Association’s Alumni Humanitarian Award. #CyclonesEverywhere