At the Iowa Donor Network they like to highlight the power of one donor.  One organ donor can save up to 8 lives and one tissue donor can heal and enhance the lives of up to 300 people.  Here in Iowa there are over 600 people waiting for an organ transplant.  Learn how to become a donor and the importance of the upcoming Give Life 5K.

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The Food Bank Of Iowa isn't just about giving people food. They give families hope and resilience. They provide the tools we all need to go to work and school and to be vital productive members of our communities.  The need continues to grow as does the Food Bank Of Iowa and their ways to help. 

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There is more to The Pony Express Riders Of Iowa than you know.  As a matter of fact you don't even have to ride a horse to be a member.  It's about the giving back and supporting of disabled Iowans with Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside.  

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They are very much a part of the future of agriculture in Iowa.  This week we spoke with Tyler Pudenz and Lauren Meier with ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with your invite to this year's Animal Learning Day.  It's FREE and OPEN TO EVERYONE.

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This week we talked with the President of Talent Collective DSM.  There isn't a lack of workforce talent in Iowa but a pipeline shortage.  They exist to bridge that gap between the students in our community and what's needed in middle skill jobs in Iowa.  

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The people of the APDA Iowa Chapter and the community in general will go above and beyond to help you and get you everything you need.  If you're newly diagnosed and don't know where to turn don't be afraid to reach out to them.  The worst thing is to feel like you're going through this alone. 

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Do you have a senior citizen in your life?  Do you know who has not only their backs but yours?  Today's technology can make any of us victims.  This show is about making sure you're armed with what you need to protect yourself no matter your age.  

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She is an Iowa native who is a leading Iowa entrepreneur now giving her time and money for our upcoming Iowa Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon.  Why a hospital in Memphis you may ask?  Listen to this week's show to answer that question and more. 

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We spoke this week with two people you definitely want on your side when you begin doubting your world and yourself.  This Valentine's Day have some self compassion.  Loving yourself is important to your well being.

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Mental Health is an issue we could all get better at talking about. This week learn about Hope On The Hoof. They are an Equine-Assisted Healing program born from a dream to combine the peaceful and healing nature of horses with a passion to help people through various mental health struggles. 

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