Traci Schermerhorn with Foster Squad talked with us regarding the number of children in just the state of Iowa alone in need of a foster home.  We had a great conversation regarding what they do, how they help families adjusting to fostering and the upcoming Operation Santa for the holidays.  Listen and find out how you can help. 

Traci Schermerhorn with Foster Squad talked with us regarding the number of children in just the state of Iowa alone in need of a foster home.&nbsp; We had a great conversation regarding what they do, how they help families adjusting to fostering and the upcoming Operation Santa for the holidays.&nbsp; Listen and find out how you can help.&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.

Foster Squad Operation Santa 2025

She is an Iowa native who is a leading Iowa entrepreneur now giving her time and money for our upcoming Iowa Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon.  Why a hospital in Memphis you may ask?  Listen to this week's show to answer that question and more. 

She is an Iowa native who is a leading Iowa entrepreneur now giving her time and money for our upcoming Iowa Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon.&nbsp; Why a hospital in Memphis you may ask?&nbsp; Listen to this week's show to answer that question and more.&nbsp;

Tina Smothers I AM HOME IOWA - Iowa Cares For St. Jude Kids

We spoke this week with two people you definitely want on your side when you begin doubting your world and yourself.  This Valentine's Day have some self compassion.  Loving yourself is important to your well being.

We spoke this week with two people you definitely want on your side when you begin doubting your world and yourself.&nbsp; This Valentine's Day have some self compassion.&nbsp; Loving yourself is important to your well being.

Suicide Prevention Love Yourself This Valentine's Day

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Mental Health is an issue we could all get better at talking about. This week learn about Hope On The Hoof. They are an Equine-Assisted Healing program born from a dream to combine the peaceful and healing nature of horses with a passion to help people through various mental health struggles. 

Mental Health is an issue we could all get better at talking about. This week learn about Hope On The Hoof. They are an Equine-Assisted Healing program born from a dream to combine the peaceful and healing nature of horses with a passion to help people through various mental health struggles.&nbsp;

Hope On The Hoof with Jacqueline Schimel

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Foster Squad Operation Santa 2025

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