Margo Miller with Anawim Housing - Monarch Apartments addressing homelessness in Des Moines.  They are a housing first organization by putting roofs over heads before concerns of mental health or substance abuse to give people a first step for a better future. 

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This week's show is for both MEN and WOMEN.  January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. We discussed the importance of knowing and listening to your body as well as how to be proactive with your health and where to get help if needed.    

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Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the water.  We talked to the head shark of the nation's longest running synchronized swim club right here in Des Moines.

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Are you educated on the importance of Narcan?  It's important that we're ALL educated. Our guest this week is Ann Breeding who lost her son way to soon.  Have empathy be open minded and listen to this week's show. 

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Lee Ann Bakros has been with the Des Moines Playhouse for over 30 of their 105 years.  Listen this week for information on classes, programs, trips to NYC, shows and auditions. There is so much more to the DSM Playhouse history than many know.

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Kim Chase with co-worker Tony Conrad talking about having to eat gluten free and having daughters with serious food allergies.  It becomes very tricky during the holidays when eating with others. 

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The BBBS Of Central just had their ribbon cutting for their new youth center.  This show is all about the great things they can continue to do and support with more space. 

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You do not have to have gone to literal war to need help with PTSD.  Listen this week as Marine Veteran Kevin Doncaster with Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs talks about his struggles and giving back.

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Kim Chase and Michelle Book with the Food Bank Of Iowa.  We discussed the generosity of Iowans, how far they can stretch a dollar, continued food insecurities and her upcoming retirement. 

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This week we spoke with Chief Mike Cardwell the Chief at the Urbandale Fire Department.  The number of emergency room visits that occur over the holidays is crazy!  We also touched on staying safe this winter including going out on the ice. 

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