Focus
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.
Episodes
September 21, 2023 • 26 mins
Child safety advocates gathered at Unity Point Health-Des Moines. Michelle Lang stresses gun safety, Casey Manser discusses SIDS prevention, and Janna Day discusses car seat safety.
Erica Eikren, Alzheimer's Association Walk To End Alzheimer's
Cindy Winn, Every Step, Roll Baby Roll preview
Andrew Gogerty, Reiman Gardens (Ames) fall preview
Andy Bartlett, Manager Ledges State Park near Boone
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September 13, 2023 • 27 mins
Kayli Becker of the American Heart Association previews a "Hands Only CPR" learning event in Des Moines this month.
Angie Jewett, Red Cross-Iowa, Hands only CPR
Iowa DOT Engineer Scott Neubauer, bridges
Emma Hanigan, Iowa DNR urban forester, fall color
Anna Buckhardt Thomas, Iowa DNR songbird migration
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September 8, 2023 • 27 mins
Tim Hall, Iowa's drought picture
Emma Hanigan, Iowa DNR Urban forester
Ganesh Ganpat, Des Moines cemetery tours
Jessica O'Riley, Iowa fall tourism
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September 1, 2023 • 26 mins
Jacki Boldt, Venture School accepting applications//
Dan Davis, Luther College Professor, Project Recover, looking for missing soldiers//
Vonda & Kyle Brock, Red Cross lifesaving award//
Angie Jewett, Central Iowa Red Cross, hands-only CPR//
Dr. Jennifer Petts, Allergist at Iowa Clinic, ragweed season//
Chief Michael Newton, ISU Dept. Public Safety, football traffic//
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September 1, 2023 • 26 mins
Terri Mork Speirs, Impact Community Action Agency.
Jaimie Miller, Iowa Credit Union League, financial scams
Melissa Walker, Des Moines WaterWorks, Water Academy
Mia Lauffer, Des Moines Art Center, new ceramics exhibition
Jim Coffey, Iowa DNR Wildlife biologist, how animals beat the heat.
Ryan Bickel, Des Moines Blank Park Zoo, animals adjust to extreme heat
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August 18, 2023 • 26 mins
Michael Newton, ISU Public Safety Chief, explains how his department will keep students safe//
Luke Hoffman, Iowa Rivers Revival, Fourmile Creek clean-up//
Nina Marquart, Iowa Project Aware, Iowa River clean-up//
Roby Smith, Iowa Treasurer, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt-Iowa State Fair//
Phil Dix, Iowa State Fair food competitions//
Wayne Frost, Iowa Barn Foundation, Iowa State Fair//
Eden Gaul, Governor's Charity Stee...
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August 11, 2023 • 26 mins
Nina Marquart of Iowa Project Aware, river clean-up results//
Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa, FY report//
John Sorenson, Iowa Bankers Association, rising interest rates//
Laura Cannon, Horizon Science Academy charter school//
Wanda Goranson, Unity Point Health-DM, Nurse Camp//
Roby Smith, Iowa Treasurer, Record unclaimed asset returned to Iowan//
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August 4, 2023 • 26 mins
Sonia Sellmeyer, Iowa Insurance Division//
Iowans Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels complete their global Flight to End Polio//
Dwight Hughes, Iowa Barn Foundation//
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July 28, 2023 • 26 mins
Secretary of State Paul Pate & Story County Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Quinn, Human Trafficking//
Steve Nabor, Des Moines City Engineer, Grand Avenue and Locust Street, downtown//
Zach Bader, Iowa Farm Bureau, Survey finds Iowans' meat, dairy preferences//
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July 20, 2023 • 26 mins
Michael Lentch of Des Moines Area Community College, high school students earning college credit//
Tours are planned at Des Moines' historic Woodland cemetery//
Iowans Peter Teahen and Jon Ockenfels continue their Flight to End Polio//
Russ Vannorsdel, Fridley Theaters has plans to reopen the Fleur Cinema in Des Moines//
Des Moines and Ames prepare for RAGBRAI, Ames City Spokeswoman Susan Gwiasda and Des Moines Police Sgt...
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July 13, 2023 • 26 mins
Chris Koepplin, of Ellipsis youth services provider, Des Moines//
Brenda Vigaro, U of IA Stead Family Children's Hospital, counterfeit child car seats//
Roby Smith, Iowa State Treasurer, unclaimed assets//
Joe Jayjack, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Brenton Slough Acquisition//
Sarah Canova, Iowa State University Creamery, ice cream//
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July 7, 2023 • 27 mins
Ted Corrigan, Des Moines Waterworks, Flood of '93, 30th anniversary coverage
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June 29, 2023 • 27 mins
Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries, study reveals homeless men share common childhood trauma memories//
KC Routos, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, pet fireworks stress//
Joshua Thompson, Ames Park and Recreation fireworks mess, damage//
Angela Tin, American Lung Association, Air Quality Alert tips//
John Doershuk, State Archeologist, Abbie Gardner finds//
Rachel Simon, Altoona CORNvoy
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June 22, 2023 • 26 mins
Seth Brown, Iowa Pharmacy Association, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBMs)//
Melha Mellata, PHD. Iowa State University salmonella research//
Patrick Snell, Go Solar Polk County returns//
Jessica O'Riley, Iowa summer tourism//
John Ockenfels, Cedar Rapids, Flight to End Polio update//
Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames, RAGBRAI & Rummage RAMPage
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June 20, 2023 • 26 mins
Iowa State University Professor Doug Gentile and PHD student Ella FahlHaber say study finds limiting social media lowers anxiety and depression//
Chris Atkins, Dallas County Conservation, Pass the Paddle preview//
Vince Evelsizer, Iowa DNR, new rules & laws for raccoons//
Mindy Williamson, Iowa State Fair preview , new rides//
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June 9, 2023 • 26 mins
Meg Collins, Iowa Department of Education. Summer lunches for students//
Dr. Ali Alameri, Mercy One, lung cancer biopsy plus tumor removal process//
Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General lawsuit against California's rule banning combustion engine trucks//
Stephanie Harrington, ISU Extension Polk County, Master Gardener lecture series //
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June 2, 2023 • 27 mins
Jennifer Hines, Childrens Cancer Connection celebrates 35th anniversary//
Dr. Sydney Leach, Mercy Emergency Room Physician, summer swim safety//
Mark Weiderspan, Iowa College Aid, FAFSA changes affect farm students//
Shelli Allen, Des Moines Area Community College, enrollment event preview//
Chris Larson, Iowa DNR-fisheries, dead fish//
Flight to End Polio update
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May 26, 2023 • 26 mins
Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, United First Aid program to improve EMS response time in rural Iowa//
Jeanie Smith, The Free Store non-profit org accepting gently used furniture and household goods//
Katy Sowden, Safe Kids Greater Des Moines, childhood safety//
Sherry Arntzen, Iowa DNR state park preview//
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May 19, 2023 • 26 mins
Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General, new drug overdose law//
John Kliegl, CEO Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games preview//
Dave Layton, Prairie States Mushroom Club, morel mushroom time
Joe Stafford, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, dogs//
Brittany Hook, National Veterans Golden Age Games in Des Moines//
Dennis Allen, Iowa Genealogical Society//
Flight to End Polio Update//
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May 12, 2023 • 27 mins
Jeanie Smith, The Free Store//
Katy Sowden, Safe Kids Greater Des Moines, childhood safety//
Vince Evelsizer, Iowa DNR bears in Iowa//
Sherry Arntzen, Iowa DNR state park preview//
Ryan Bickel, Des Moines Blank Park Zoo//
Jeremy Parsons, Iowa State Fair preview //
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