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Why do some firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics do what they do? In the ninth part of a ten part program on public safety, join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth”  Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman, and other staff on duty at the fire station earlier this week.

How does one local law enforcement officer view his job? In the eighth part of a ten part program on public safety, join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth”  Interim Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher.

Why do volunteer firefighters serve? In the seventh part of a ten part program, join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth”  with Bob Pelong and Mike Gamble with the Knoxville Township Rural Fire Department.

Our guests today on Let’s Talk Knoxville are Emma Skahill, Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and Dan Nieland, with the Iowa State University Extension office about the upcoming Progressive Dinner.

Iowa State Senator Jim Carlin, a Republican from Sioux City, spoke in Pella Saturday night to a crowd of approximately 75 people. Carlin is challenging Senator Chuck Grassley in the primary election for U.S. Senate. Carlin was introduced by Helena Hayes, of New Sharon, a member of the group “Protect My Innocence.” In her introduction, Hayes says the group was formed to “combat evil” and the sexualization of children.

Carlin spoke of his faith, and what he felt to be his top legislative achievements, including the “Heartbeat Bill.” He said it is time to quit being “nicey nice” because “nicey nice” can’t win. He says Democrats have a radical agenda, and that “if you want to destroy a country, you have to destroy the moral foundation of that country.” Carlin says other major threats to our country include technology in the hands of children, China, and big government.

Questions from the audience were wide ranging–from the 2020 presidential election to Covid. Carlin said he believes the 2020 election was probably stolen from former President Trump. However, over 60 court decisions, including those involving Trump appointed judges, and the conservative US Supreme Court determined that claims about significant voter fraud in the 2020 election are without merit. Carlin also believes that Ivermectin cured his Covid, and that it should be widely available.

To listen to the entire evening, click below.

How does a local police chief view his community? In the sixth part of a ten part program…

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” Shane McSheehy, Chief of the Pella Police Department.

Why do small town firefighters and EMT’s do what they do?

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Marci Boyd, Dee Alexander, and Nathan Crozier with Clay Township Fire and Rescue in Tracy.

Changes have come to the Pella Fire Department–two firefighters are retiring, there’s a new Chief, and the former Chief is assuming a new role.

Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with retirees K.C. Valster, and Chuck Van Zante, Chief Randy Bogaard, and former Chief Doug Van Gorkom.

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville, our guests are Knoxville Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley.

Changes are coming to the Sheriff’s Office in Warren County. In the third part of a ten part program. Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Sheriff Joe Carico.