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.

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.

Out Of The Darkness - Finding The Connection You May Need

 At the Iowa Donor Network they like to highlight the power of one donor.  One organ donor can save up to 8 lives and one tissue donor can heal and enhance the lives of up to 300 people.  Here in Iowa there are over 600 people waiting for an organ transplant.  Learn how to become a donor and the importance of the upcoming Give Life 5K.

&nbsp;At the Iowa Donor Network they like to highlight the power of one donor.&nbsp; One organ donor can save up to 8 lives and one tissue donor can heal and enhance the lives of up to 300 people.&nbsp; Here in Iowa there are over 600 people waiting for an organ transplant.&nbsp; Learn how to become a donor and the importance of the upcoming Give Life 5K.

Iowa Donor Network Give Life 5K 2026

The Food Bank Of Iowa isn't just about giving people food. They give families hope and resilience. They provide the tools we all need to go to work and school and to be vital productive members of our communities.  The need continues to grow as does the Food Bank Of Iowa and their ways to help. 

The Food Bank Of Iowa isn't just about giving people food. They give families hope and resilience. They provide the tools we all need to go to work and school and to be vital productive members of our communities.&nbsp; The need continues to grow as does the Food Bank Of Iowa and their ways to help.&nbsp;

Food Bank Of Iowa Helping Strengthen Bodies and Minds

There is more to The Pony Express Riders Of Iowa than you know.  As a matter of fact you don't even have to ride a horse to be a member.  It's about the giving back and supporting of disabled Iowans with Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside.  

There is more to The Pony Express Riders Of Iowa than you know.&nbsp; As a matter of fact you don't even have to ride a horse to be a member.&nbsp; It's about the giving back and supporting of disabled Iowans with Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Out Of The Darkness - Finding The Connection You May Need

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