The citys setting is spectacular, nestled between mountains and ocean. WebCynthia Fodor. Additional date added. In the early 1980s, as the Reagan administration took the White House and Republican Robert Rays departure from the governors mansion ushered in the first Terry Branstad era, changes in tax law and an eagerness among the local Des Moines government to incentivize the revitalization of the downtown neighborhood following the suburban white flight of the 1970s created the perfect environment for Gerleman to cash in and make his name. The International Trade Center that Gerleman built from the ruins of an old Younkers building and pushed hard to make a success fizzled out and rent collection at the Saddlery Building, an early crown jewel among his downtown rental properties, was wrested away from him by the government. About Hearst Television Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Twitter "For decades, she has developed sources, covered stories where they happen, and earned respect from politicians on both sides while holding them accountable.". I said, Youre not the owners wife, you need to back off. She got way too involved, turned it into a way bigger deal than it was. He [Gerleman] and Cynthia were constantly arguing in front of the staff and making them feel uncomfortable, a former employee at Jethros BBQ n Bacon Bacon said. Some days scheduled activities last longer than others. Sexual Harassment, Booze, and Barbecue: Inside Bruce Gerleman Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programing across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Fodor started at KCCI in 1994, anchoring evening newscasts and the 5 p.m. news for 23 years. One that comes to mind is when he said to a hostess, I wonder what you taste like down there, honey! Fodor interviewed numerous future presidents and presidential candidates while covering the Iowa caucuses, including the current president.