Inside Iowa

Our topics on this week's podcast are for all ages.  From outside falls to inside falls, going out on the ice or keeping your Christmas trees hydrated.  We also discussed the importance of making sure our older family members stay hydrated and more.  Plus...do you know what the penguin walk is?

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. 

We are in an era of unprecedented need for food and assistance which makes it an interesting time for food banking. The need is greater than they've ever seen before. Including during covid and over the past three years.  Hunger Free Holidays is going on now and the way the Food Bank can stretch a dollar will astonish you.  

Studies show that there are over 12 million pounds of unclaimed cremated remains. Find out on this week's show how Iowa based Final Salute is helping lay these men, women and children to rest with honor and dignity. 

Jami Haberl is the Executive Director of Healthiest State Initiative.  She came on the show this week with concerns of how the government shutdown is effecting food insecurities in Iowa. Are you familiar with "Double Up Food Bucks"?  Listen this week for more.