Inside Iowa

Here's a fun chance to get to know the men and women in blue who are real people just like you and I.  This week Officer Roger Drown and Tyler Palmer discussed two big events coming up in May.  One to get to know them and another to remember those we've lost. 

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Cancer is something we'd like to wipe off the face of the earth.  That includes skin cancer.  Did you know that Iowa is one of the few states where the rate of melanoma is actually increasing?

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Brian Long is the 2025 Walk MS Des Moines Honoree.  He was diagnosed 4 years ago. Tune in this week to hear his story and how he believes from the bottom of his heart that the walks and the funds they raise make a difference in the hope to rid the world of MS.

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When you're asked at the DMV to say yes as an organ and tissue donor do you know what that means and what you would say?  This week's show will give you all you need to know to say yes. Plus get details on this years Give Life 5K.

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Do you want to discover ways to process the suicide of a loved one or understand how to help someone at risk?  We discussed being an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health.  We also discussed the upcoming event which is another great place for suicide prevention education.

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Do you know what the Pony Express Riders Of Iowa  are truly all about?  As a matter of fact you don't even have to own a horse to be a member.  It's all about the giving back and supporting of disabled Iowans with Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside.

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Celebrating 50 years of happier childhoods.  When we talk about child abuse it's more than physical, sexual or mental abuse.  It's also neglect.  The highest rate of child abuse in Iowa is neglect. 

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This week Annette Hacker with Food Bank Of Iowa walked us through what it's like on the daily for the children and parents who are facing food insecurities.  Meaning kids may only get meals when they are at school and do not have enough food to get them through the weekend.  It means parents going without meals. Plus school will soon be out for the summer for many.

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Terry is a beloved Iowan who has been a successful CEO and President for over 25 years.  From cable tv, the Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa Lottery where he lead the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history.  Hear his stories on this week's podcast.

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Suzanne Conrad with the Iowa Donor Network shares with us the amazing gratification  from being an organ donor.  Many people especially adults want to count themselves out but with medical technology things can be accomplished today that couldn't be done 30 years ago.  

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