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.    

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

It’s important to know the people, the events, the community and the concerns of those who live in it. Join us every week for Inside Iowa -- with Kim Chase. It's a look at anything and everyone around us. Inside Iowa features interviews and discussions with members of our Des Moines community and surrounding areas who all have a story to tell. These stories affect you, your neighbors, and your loved ones. If you have a person, an organization or an idea for the show that you feel is important to spread the word about, please share at kim.chase@cumulus.com. Inside Iowa is a podcast supporting your local community on the Cumulus Media Des Moines Podcast Network.

It’s important to know the people, the events, the community and the concerns of those who live in it. Join us every week for Inside Iowa -- with Kim Chase. It's a look at anything and everyone around us. Inside Iowa features interviews and discussions with members of our Des Moines community and surrounding areas who all have a story to tell. These stories affect you, your neighbors, and your loved ones. If you have a person, an organization or an idea for the show that you feel is important to spread the word about, please share at kim.chase@cumulus.com. Inside Iowa is a podcast supporting your local community on the Cumulus Media Des Moines Podcast Network.

Inside Iowa

It’s important to know the people, the events, the community and the concerns of those who live in it. Join us every week for Inside Iowa -- with Kim Chase. It's a look at anything and everyone around us. Inside Iowa features interviews and discussions with members of our Des Moines community and surrounding areas who all have a story to tell. These stories affect you, your neighbors, and your loved ones. If you have a person, an organization or an idea for the show that you feel is important to spread the word about, please share at <a href="mailto:kim.chase@cumulus.com">kim.chase@cumulus.com</a>. Inside Iowa is a podcast supporting your local community on the Cumulus Media Des Moines Podcast Network.

2026 IOWA STATE FAIR -  EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Food insecurity can happen to anyone at anytime.  No one wants to be unable to feed their family yet the need continues to grow.  September is Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire people to help end hunger. 

Food insecurity can happen to anyone at anytime.&nbsp; No one wants to be unable to feed their family yet the need continues to grow.&nbsp; September is Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire people to help end hunger.&nbsp;

HUNGER ACTION MONTH

Earlier this year our friend from WHO TV13 and someone whom we trust on the weekly to help make our outdoor and travel plans was thrown a curveball. Now it's our turn to help him and others back.  Listen to Jason Parkin's story and learn about the upcoming annual Optimism Walk and how to get involved. 

Earlier this year our friend from WHO TV13 and someone whom we trust on the weekly to help make our outdoor and travel plans was thrown a curveball. Now it's our turn to help him and others back.&nbsp; Listen to Jason Parkin's story and learn about the upcoming annual Optimism Walk and how to get involved.&nbsp;

When Life Throws You A Curveball - JASON PARKIN'S STORY

This show is a chance to step outside your comfort zone and into a bigger world.  It is a big world full of different cultures with different opportunities, but we all need the same basic necessities. 

This show is a chance to step outside your comfort zone and into a bigger world.&nbsp; It is a big world full of different cultures with different opportunities, but we all need the same basic necessities.&nbsp;

2026 IOWA STATE FAIR - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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