Station 1 Records is a non profit record label based in Des Moines, Ia. More than just a label, Station 1 acts as an incubator for artist development whose hopes is more than just a future cash grab, but to help grow congruently with a vibrant music scene. We talk with founder and Executive director, Tobi Parks and Director of Operations Tom Kutz about their own musical upbringings, being Iowa transplants, previous (more lucrative) professions, the mission of the label, the infamous State of the Local Music Union forum of 2015, as well as what Station 1 hopes to achieve.