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

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.

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

The Importance Of The Middle "C" in the PCC

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. 

Physical Fitness has been linked to better mental health.&nbsp; It's beneficial to dementia and Alzheimer's patients, less stress and over all quality of life.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;

Taking Control Of Your Own Well Being

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?

Isaiah 117 is working on helping change the way Iowa foster care begins.&nbsp; Megan Johnson talked this week about removal day and why it matters.&nbsp; 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?

2026 IOWA STATE FAIR - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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