Sergeant Paul Parizek has a career in law enforcement that extends right around 3 decades and his is the face and voice we trust.  Especially when the unexpected happens in Des Moines. Listen this week for a more in depth conversation on the post office shooting AND on staying vigilante while still living your life.

Sergeant Paul Parizek has a career in law enforcement that extends right around 3 decades and his is the face and voice we trust.&nbsp; Especially when the unexpected happens in Des Moines. Listen this week for a more in depth conversation on the post office shooting AND on staying vigilante while still living your life.

Sergeant and Public Information Officer Paul Parizek

This organization has raised over $15,000 to help those who struggle with their mental health.  Whether it has been challenged because of bullying, your sexuality or not getting the care and respect you deserve as a veteran. NERDVEMBER is here again.  How can you get involved? 

This organization has raised over $15,000 to help those who struggle with their mental health.&nbsp; Whether it has been challenged because of bullying, your sexuality or not getting the care and respect you deserve as a veteran. NERDVEMBER is here again.&nbsp; How can you get involved?&nbsp;

NERDVEMBER 2026

Do you have a senior citizen in your life?  Do you know who has not only their backs but yours?  Today's technology can make any of us victims.  This show is about making sure you're armed with what you need to protect yourself no matter your age.  

Do you have a senior citizen in your life?&nbsp; Do you know who has not only their backs but yours?&nbsp; Today's technology can make any of us victims.&nbsp; This show is about making sure you're armed with what you need to protect yourself no matter your age.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Matt Mortvedt with the Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau

We all have a story. Della grew up in Templeton.  Her story includes family, farming, whiskey and Al Capone. Learn why she became a teacher, the different roads her six children took and her wisdom to those in school now considering a career in education.

We all have a story. Della grew up in Templeton.&nbsp; Her story includes family, farming, whiskey and Al Capone. Learn why she became a teacher, the different roads her six children took and her wisdom to those in school now considering a career in education.

PEOPLE OF IOWA - MEET DELLA WEEMS

This week we started our own Mental Health conversation with Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. Having these conversations are just as important as a conversation about any other ailment that effects your life. While May is Mental Health Awareness Month the open talks need to happen all year round. 

 

This week we started our own Mental Health conversation with Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. Having these conversations are just as important as a conversation about any other ailment that effects your life. While May is Mental Health Awareness Month the open talks need to happen all year round.&nbsp;
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Mental Health Conversations...Are Healthy

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has the easiest walk coming up on Wednesday, October 7th that you could ever be a part of.  It's FREE.  It's on your terms.  Thirty minutes could be the start of a stronger healthier you and you're worth it.  Take that first step. 

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has the easiest walk coming up on Wednesday, October 7th that you could ever be a part of.&nbsp; It's FREE.&nbsp; It's on your terms.&nbsp; Thirty minutes could be the start of a stronger healthier you and you're worth it.&nbsp; Take that first step.&nbsp;

SAVE THE DATE:  Your Health Is Worth It

She is a graduate of Gilbert High School, she's ISU alum, a wife, a mother and a published author.  Laura Wifler is this month's People Of Iowa and just like you and I...she has a story.  Listen to Laura's story here that includes a spirit full of HOPE. 

She is a graduate of Gilbert High School, she's ISU alum, a wife, a mother and a published author.&nbsp; Laura Wifler is this month's People Of Iowa and just like you and I...she has a story.&nbsp; Listen to Laura's story here that includes a spirit full of HOPE.&nbsp;

LAURA WIFLER - Inside Iowa - PEOPLE OF IOWA

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;

Little Acts Of Kindness With Mary's Meals

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.

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