The Altoona Forward Project is a planning initiative focused on revitalizing the 1st Avenue corridor and Olde Town district in Altoona to create a vibrant, connected and walkable community. The residents of Altoona have been giving their own ideas on preserving the areas history and celebrating it's personality.

The Altoona Forward Project is a planning initiative focused on revitalizing the 1st Avenue corridor and Olde Town district in Altoona to create a vibrant, connected and walkable community. The residents of Altoona have been giving their own ideas on preserving the areas history and celebrating it's personality.

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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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?

ISAIAH 117 - CARING FOR IOWA KIDS IN FOSTER CARE

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

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th.  Come out to the Altoona Shrine and learn about the Shriners commitment to making a difference in the world through brotherhood, family, fun and philanthropy.  Open to everyone!  With food/beverages/raffles Oh My!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th.&nbsp; Come out to the Altoona Shrine and learn about the Shriners commitment to making a difference in the world through brotherhood, family, fun and philanthropy.&nbsp; Open to everyone!&nbsp; With food/beverages/raffles Oh My!

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