Inside Iowa

The DSM Community Playhouse has named Chelsea Haaland as the new Executive Director.  Chelsea is alumni of both Hoover High School and UNI and most recently served as the related arts curriculum facilitator for the Waukee Community School District.  She said that for a theatre kid this is an amazing opportunity.

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We talked with Sergeants Roger Drown and Tyler Palmer with the Altoona Police Department about National Night Out coming up Tuesday, August 4th. Wait until you hear about what they have planned this year including a chance for your child to win a new bike.  #community 

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Michelle Roling and Jeff Nelson with ISU have dedicated their lives to student counseling and suicide prevention. With today's technology however our college students are the first generation to experience adolescence with smart phones and social media as a constant consumption and it has effected them. 

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This show is your invite to join the celebration of the 25th Anniversary MARS Foundation Golf Outing.  What is the MARS Foundation?  Listen to two very strong women sharing a bit of their stories about not only living with MS but kicking it's butt. 

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This week's podcast will answer so many questions you may have regarding this year's Iowa State Fair and more.  We talk with Mindy Williamson we lovingly call the "head fair nerd" and she wears that title with pride. What's new.  Where to park.  Busing.  New food. New shaded areas.  Getting tickets early and so much more.    

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We love the excitement of the event.  We love seeing the pros in action a.k.a. Zach Johnson.  But let's not forget about that middle "C" in the Principal Charity Classic.  Jo Christine Miles is the Chair of the Charitable Purpose of the PCC explaining how EVERYONE involved even the spectators contribute to the success.

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Physical Fitness has been linked to better mental health.  It's beneficial to dementia and Alzheimer's patients, less stress and over all quality of life.  This week Jessica Fedson our go to gal on physical fitness shares he own stories on how it's helped her depression, her son and more. 

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Isaiah 117 is working on helping change the way Iowa foster care begins.  Megan Johnson talked this week about removal day and why it matters.  Children are coming into foster care here in Iowa at a rapid rate which begs the question where are they going and how are we caring for them?

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We all have a story. Della grew up in Templeton.  Her story includes family, farming, whiskey and Al Capone. Learn why she became a teacher, the different roads her six children took and her wisdom to those in school now considering a career in education.

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th.  Come out to the Altoona Shrine and learn about the Shriners commitment to making a difference in the world through brotherhood, family, fun and philanthropy.  Open to everyone!  With food/beverages/raffles Oh My!

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