Focus
iHeart Podcast Network
Focus is a weekly, half hour public affairs program covering a wide range of topics, addressing issues in the greater Des Moines area and the entire state of Iowa, hosted by WHO Radio's Sue Danielson.
Location:
United States
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
Focus is a weekly, half hour public affairs program covering a wide range of topics, addressing issues in the greater Des Moines area and the entire state of Iowa, hosted by WHO Radio's Sue Danielson.
Language:
English
Episodes
20241229Focus
12/23/2024
Ernie Goss, Creighton University Economics Professor // Roby Smith, Treasurer of Iowa // Nick Schaul, Director of Finance for the City of Des Moines // Joel Zook, City of Ames // Holly Stecker, Director of new Boone Mainstreet Iowa chapter // Bill Watson, Superintendent of Martensdale-St. Marys School District // Andy Bartlett, Iowa DNR, Manager at Ledges State Park
Duration:00:28:02
20241222Focus
12/17/2024
Kristine Tidgren from Iowa State, gives details about the new BOI form deadline of LLCs // Jen Mollhoff discusses a toy drive for University of Iowa Children's Hospital // Jessica Lown, Polk County Conservation // Brian Ortner, AAA holiday driving
Duration:00:28:02
Focus20241215
12/12/2024
Sally Shaver DuBois, ISU Extension 4-H healthy kids // Rachel Bly, Grinnell College Dining Dollars // Jessica Dunker, Iowa Restaurant Association, holiday dining // Molly Moeller, Des Moines University plans Mini-Med School for teens // Iowa Lifesaving Awards - Joseph Salmon and Randy Hartley, recipients of the Governor's Lifesaving Awards, and Oelwein Police Officer Codi Werzer, who received the Sullivan Brother's Award.
Duration:00:28:02
20241208Focus
12/5/2024
Alliant Energy- Andy Kitslaar // Hope Ministries- Kathy Coady // DMARC Food Pantry - Blake Willadsen // Iowa DNR - Firearm Deer Season - Jace Elliot
Duration:00:28:02
20241201Focus
11/27/2024
Major Daniel Hull, Salvation Army Dr. Joe Cullen, University of Iowa Mercy One, Maternal Transport Team Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau Andrew Gogurty, Reiman Gardens, Ames
Duration:00:28:02
20241124Focus
11/22/2024
Drake University Professor Elizabeth Talbert and & Homeward Iowa's Angie Arthur discuss family homelessness// Rick Wanamaker, Des Moines Real Estate agent// Jessica Lown, Polk County Conservation, latest events// Chip Murrow, DNR fall tree care//
Duration:00:28:02
20241117Focus
11/15/2024
Catherine Hillstad, Adair County Health System, Greenfield tornado recovery// State Climatologist Justin Glison, roller coaster year for weather// Patrick Beane, City of Des Moines, flood fixes// Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation holds auction// ISU & Blank Park Zoo work to boost Blandings turtle population//
Duration:00:28:02
20241110Focus
11/8/2024
Danny Akright, Habitat for Humanity-Des Moines// Zach Rhein, Aging and Disability Services, IDHHS// Sarah Lembke, Iowa Main Street Challenge Grants awarded// Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries serving Thanksgiving meals// Andrew Gogurty, Reiman Gardens, Ames, Winter Wonderscape preparations//
Duration:00:28:02
20241103Focus
11/1/2024
Demand for opioid overdose reversal medication appears to be rising in Des Moines. Sgt. Paul Parezik cites recent case as example of what officers are seeing in the city// Melissa O'Neill, Central Iowa Shelter & Services// Josh Planos, Better Business News-Midwest, Brushing Scams// Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries opens new shelter for homeless women & their children// Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa DNR wildlife biologist, bats// Craig Bargfrede, Iowa DOT, winter prep//
Duration:00:28:02
20241027Focus
10/23/2024
Iowa SIDS Foundation notes rise in referrals after infant deaths. Casey Manser of SIDS, State Medical Director, Dr. Robert Kruse, Blank Children's Hospital Pediatricians Dr. Amy Ferguson, Dr. Audrey Bush, & MercyOne Dr. Chloe Butler// Justin Mertz, Panther Marching Band welcomes service dog "Winnie"//
Duration:00:28:02
20241020Focus
10/17/2024
Iowa Department of Corrections using new tool to lower recidivism// Adult Literacy Center at DMACC-Urban campus helping adults improve reading skills// City of Des Moines planning Gray's Lake improvements// ICON Water trails project achieves fundraising milestone// New wildlife area opens in Davis County, Iowa//
Duration:00:28:02
20241013Focus
10/10/2024
Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries, Thanksgiving meals// ISU Agronomy Professor Walter Suza, PHD, addressing hunger in Africa, World Food Prize Foundation honoree// Libby Pederson, Alzheimer's Association, Iowa Chapter. Caregiver support for younger adult family members // Ahmen Douglass, Des Moines Fire Department, Fire prevention week// Craig Bargfrede, Iowa DOT winter prep//
Duration:00:28:01
20241006Focus
10/3/2024
Local groups are trying to expand affordable housing options in Des Moines. Toby O'Berry Polk County Housing Trust Fund explains.// Laura Porter, Iowa Architectural Foundation, describes Meredith Hall restoration.// Operation Christmas Child launching shoebox program// Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Deer Biologist. Early harvest means deer are moving.//
Duration:00:28:02
20240929Focus
9/26/2024
Iowa teens travel to Idaho for service projects, Zach Moss, Dallas County Conservation// West Des Moines considers new bridge over Raccoon River// American Parkinson's Disease Association-Iowa chapter responds to Brett Favre diagnosis// Iowa disaster victims face new threat, scams. Sonya Sellmeyer, Iowa Insurance Division explains//
Duration:00:28:02
20240922Focus
9/19/2024
Programs aim to curb Iowa's high obesity rate. Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt and others explain.// Shay Willis, LifeServe Blood Center, donations needed.// Jessica O'Riley, Iowa fall tourism ramps up.// Iowa State Parks host annual Volunteer Day.//
Duration:00:28:02
20240915Focus
9/13/2024
Adult Literacy Center in Des Moines is serving hundreds each year. Ann Murr says they need volunteers// Des Moines WaterWorks is replacing lead service lines// Skate DSM hosting large skating competition// Iowa DNR planning annual Volunteer Day at State Parks// Three elk are currently in Iowa//
Duration:00:28:02
20240908Focus
9/5/2024
Central Iowa food pantries are seeing rising demand. Blake Willadsen, DMARC Food pantry system & others explain.// Linda Gorka, Iowa Food Bank Association// Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa// Katie Sorrell, ISU Extension Master Gardeners donating food to pantries//
Duration:00:28:01
20240901Focus
8/29/2024
Iowa struggling with OB Department closures. Dr. Jeff Quinlan, U of IA Carver College of Medicine & others explain & offer solutions.// Stacy Peterson, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Maternal, Child Services.// Dr. Michael Maharry, Rural Scholars, matching new doctors with rural hospitals.// UNI offering new nursing program with OB training.// Des Moines first responders see promising outcomes after implementing new policies. Tony Sposeto.//
Duration:00:28:01
20240825Focus
8/23/2024
Central Iowa schools are restricting cell phones during classes. Rob Randazzo at Des Moines Hoover explains. Bergman Academy in Des Moines is also adjusting their policies. Sidney Gerritsen & Katie Ewing explain. Iowa's teacher shortage is inspiring a path for para educators to become fully licensed teachers. Colleen Mulholland, Dean of University of Northern Iowa College of Education Safe Kids-Des Moines has back-to-school safety reminders.
Duration:00:28:02
20240825Focus
8/22/2024
Central Iowa schools are restricting cell phones during classes. Rob Randazzo at Des Moines Hoover explains. Bergman Academy in Des Moines is also adjusting their policies. Sidney Gerritsen & Katie Ewing explain. Iowa's teacher shortage is inspiring a path for para educators to become fully licensed teachers. Colleen Mulholland, Dean of University of Northern Iowa College of Education. Safe Kids-Des Moines has back-to-school safety reminders.
Duration:00:28:02