Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Weekday Mornings 5 to 9

Episodes

August 21, 2025 7 mins
Scott Olson is a Cedar Rapids City Council member, architect and developer. Recently, he wrote an article for www.REBusinessOnline.com detailing Cedar Rapids’ unprecedented growth. Doug spoke with him about both the opportunities and the challenges for the next decade.
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A recent trends report by Talker Research took a deep dive into American wanderlust by examining the travel perceptions, ambitions and generational takes of 2,000 consumers. Talker Research’s Van Darden told Doug that the results revealed some intriguing travel trends by generation and found that a critical mental health boost could be just one flight away. talkerresearch.com/travel
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Recent surveys show an increase in spirituality amongst Generation Z. Doug spoke with US Army Chaplain, James Drake to find out if that’s what he’s seeing in today’s Army. Also, how important is faith amongst the five pillars? www.GoArmy.com
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Seven-in-ten Americans think the spread of false information is a major threat facing the nation. What are the other threats? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug with details.
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August 21, 2025 5 mins
Coming up, there are several rallies to beat breast cancer. Doug spoke with Kristi Funk, MD, Board-Certified Breast Cancer Surgeon and Nikia Lightfoot, Breast Cancer Survivor. October 5th, it’s the Especially For You race in Cedar Rapids. https://www.especiallyforyourace.org/efy/
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August 21, 2025 4 mins
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors are inviting BHC residents to a public event unveiling the County’s new Strategic Plan on Tuesday, August 26, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls. Doug spoke with BHC Board of Supervisors Chair, Tavis Hall, about what went into the strategic plan.
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August 20, 2025 9 mins
It’s What’s Cookin’ Wednesday with Nate Whited from The Brick Kitchen, and we’re getting ready for fall! Maybe we should call this What’s Bakin’ Wednesday?!? www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com
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Food allergies are serious stuff, friends. Doug spoke with Mother/Son duo, Christine and 15 year old Colin about his 17 food allergies and how Back To School can be a minefield. There’s a new epinephrine option out there now. www.neffy.com
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August 20, 2025 4 mins
Back to school time means everything old is new again! Doug spoke with lifestyle expert, Joann Butler, who said the old, four-color Bic pen from our youth is back with a modern twist! Plus, Planet Fitness has some ideas for you and your family.
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August 20, 2025 4 mins
Unemployment remains low, but the U.S. labor force is shrinking and that could be a problem. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug, and they spoke specifics about Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois economic development, the need for both trade labor and white collar employees. They also talked about the University of Northern Iowa’s effort to stop and reverse “brain drain.”
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August 20, 2025 4 mins
There’s nothing worse than traveling in an unfamiliar area and losing cell service. No matter how ubiquitous cell phones are, there are still “dead zones” all over the United States and being unreachable is a daunting thought…even for the most adventurous travelers. Doug spoke with travel journalist, Kinga Phillips, about new connectivity abilities. www.t-mobile.com/satellite
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August 20, 2025 4 mins
Wallethub just released their 2025 Money and Relationships Survey, and Doug spoke with Chip Lupo, Analyst at Wallethub, about the results. Money & Relationships Survey (2025)
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August 19, 2025 6 mins
Did BTS sneak up on you, too? Back to school shopping can still be easy and affordable, according to mom and lifestyle expert, Anna DeSouza. She joined Doug to talk about everything from school supplies to BTS fashion to good eats and taking care of dorm rooms. www.Target.com
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August 19, 2025 4 mins
NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug to discuss the meeting of European leaders at the White House.
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August 19, 2025 5 mins
Representative Ashley Hinson joined Doug to talk about what’s she’s heard from constituents during the summer break and what’s on the agenda this fall in DC.
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August 19, 2025 4 mins
Tim Graham, Executive Editor of Newsbusters, joined Doug to talk about the 20th Anniversary of the organization that’s holding corporate media to account. www.Newsbusters.org
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The American Psychiatric Association Foundation offers a free training program called Notice. Talk. Act.® at School that teaches school staff to recognize signs of mental health concerns and gives them the tools to have supportive conversations with students and connect them to care. Doug spoke with Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association. https://apaf.org/schools
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August 19, 2025 4 mins
It seems hard to believe that summer vacation for our kiddos is coming to an end. Elizabeth Werner, a child lifestyle expert, joined Doug to share how to get the kids ready to head back-to-school. www.wernerinfo.com
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August 19, 2025 4 mins
This past weekend the Washington DC police was supplemented by officers from the federal government. Now national guard troops from as far away as South Carolina and Ohio have been activated to patrol the streets of the nation’s capital. All of this comes as there are reports that the Metropolitan police department may have changed its crime stats just a few weeks ago. Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Ne...
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Michael C. Maibach joined Doug Wagner to offer a defense of the Electoral College, as well as explain how illegal immigrants and other non-Americans are being counted in blue states and robbing Americans in red states of their agency. www.SaveOurStates.com
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