ARL Animal Connection

Gregg discusses The University of Michgan getting rid of letter grades. Is this good or bad for college students?

Gregg discussed the fast food kiosk that overcharged a customer when they didn't tip, flock camera vandalism and Adul El-Syed trashing football

Adbul El-Sayed won the democratic nomination in Michigan, Gregg Explains why it's a lose-lose for dems. Also, another planned attempt on Trump's life?

Jeff analyzes the property tax reform bill passed by the Iowa Legislature as well as talks with Wendy and Duane about mine-carrying dolphins and a massive beagle rescue; Jeff also looks at other major bills passed by the legislative during a marathon weekend session while Rory O'Neill discusses the impact on passengers as Spirit Airlines shuts down.

More than 300 TSA agents have quit after not getting paid; Eben Brown reports on President Trump's new fraud task force; activists prevent ICE agents from arresting a child rapist; Jonathan Savage previews an upcoming US-China summit; members of the Iranian women's soccer team "change their minds;" wildfires devastate Nebraska; President Trump tests allies in requesting help in the Strait Of Hormuz.

Jeff thinks President Trump's raucous State Of The Union speech will change how future speeches will be delivered; WHO White House Correspondent Jon Decker was in the House chamber and didn't like some of what he saw.

Central Iowa schools are restricting cell phones during classes. Rob Randazzo at Des Moines Hoover explains. Bergman Academy in Des Moines is also adjusting their policies. Sidney Gerritsen Katie Ewing explain.

Iowa's teacher shortage is inspiring a path for para educators to become fully licensed teachers. Kris Donnelly, University of Northern Iowa.

Safe Kids-Des Moines has back-to-school safety reminders.

On the last Animal Rescue League on 1400 WHO-AM, the whole gang was back together; Carol, Mick, and Dan reminisced about all the shows before, gave advice on a sassy kitten, and had CEO of ARL Tom Colvin on to say "See you later!" Remember to be kind and paw it forward!

This week on ARL we have Animal Service Officer and Investigator Tina Updegrove filling in for Dan. We discussed Tina's 30 year career with Animal Services and she gave very helpful tips on how to keep your pets safe in any situation. Plus how you should hand seeing something concerning and you don't know how to proceed. If you ever need to call the Animal Services, you can call (515)-283-4811. If you can be anything, be kind and we hope you listen next week.

In this weeks episode, we talked about being careful and mindful of your pets' paws, are you brave enough to punch a bear to save your fur baby, (please don't touch the wildlife for fun), a rouge sea otter, chicken care 101, and had a long discussion with Bernie Lettington on the current animal bills in legislation. As always, be kind and see you next week.