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

Would you consider fostering a dog and becoming a member of the "Mutt Mafia?"  Also we need our animal lovers to unite.  Iowa is the only state in the entire country that doesn't make animal torture a  felony first offense.  Please call your  Senator at 515-281- 3371 and let them know you support bill SF2099 and you'd like it to pass this session.

Would you consider fostering a dog and becoming a member of the "Mutt Mafia?"&nbsp; Also we need our animal lovers to unite.&nbsp; Iowa is the only state in the entire country that doesn't make animal torture a&nbsp; felony first offense.&nbsp; Please call your&nbsp; Senator at 515-281- 3371 and let them know you support bill SF2099 and you'd like it to pass this session.

OH MY DOG RESCUE - Animal Lovers Unite

Our topic this week is diabetes and the upcoming Breakthrough T1D Walk.  Type 1 diabetes symptoms can affect thirst, weight, urination, vision and your kidneys.  There are around 20,000 Iowans dealing with it.  Learn where to turn on this week's Inside Iowa Podcast.  

Our topic this week is diabetes and the upcoming Breakthrough T1D Walk.&nbsp; Type 1 diabetes symptoms can affect thirst, weight, urination, vision and your kidneys.&nbsp; There are around 20,000 Iowans dealing with it.&nbsp; Learn where to turn on this week's Inside Iowa Podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If You or Someone You Know Has Diabetes This Show is a Must

Suicide isn't an easy conversation to have but it needs to happen.  Each suicide impacts 135 people.  In the time you listen to the Inside Iowa Podcast 2 more lives will have been lost.  However every kind word can cause a ripple effect.  Listen and then join us for the Out Of The Darkness Walk 2026.

Suicide isn't an easy conversation to have but it needs to happen.&nbsp; Each suicide impacts 135 people.&nbsp; In the time you listen to the Inside Iowa Podcast 2 more lives will have been lost.&nbsp; However every kind word can cause a ripple effect.&nbsp; Listen and then join us for the Out Of The Darkness Walk 2026.

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