Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Weekday Mornings 5 to 9

Episodes

October 16, 2025 8 mins
David Chung is running for the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Directors. He told Doug that the elected and appointed leadership has lost the confidence of not only the people of Cedar Rapids, but also faculty and staff.
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Doug spoke with Iowa Attorney General, Brenna Bird, about what’s happening in her office. She told Doug that as holiday hiring season heats up, job scams are heating up, too! Also, her office’s support of President Donald Trump’s efforts to protect federal employees and property. www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.gov
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October 16, 2025 4 mins
A new JAMA Cariology study shows your heart may be aging faster than the rest of your body. WHUT? Doug spoke with Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardiologist, about the reasons why and what we can do. www.SEEYOURRISKS.COM
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It isn’t even Halloween, and people are already stressed about their holiday shopping – meantime consumers are returning BILLIONS of dollars in merchandise. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug with some interesting facts about retail sales during a time of economic uncertainty.
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October 16, 2025 4 mins
How large is unmet demand for afterschool programs nationally and in each of the 50 states? How do working parents manage the afternoon hours? Doug spoke with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of Afterschool Alliance, about their new study, “America After 3PM.” Grant said the study is based on interviews with more than 30,000 U.S. parents of school-age children. www.AfterschoolAlliance.org
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The Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs October 15th through December 7th, an important time for Medicare-eligible Americans to think about their health care needs for the coming year. Doug spoke with Dr. Benjamin Kornitzer serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Aetna at CVS Health. Ben is a nationally recognized leader in value-based care, primary care and healthcare transformation. www.AetnaMedicare.com
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A new Strada Education Foundation report finds 7 in 10 graduates say their degree pays off—but results vary widely by state (from 82% in D.C. to 53% in North Dakota). How does Iowa stack up? Doug spoke with Nichole Torpey-Saboe, VP of Research at Strada, for the details on the State Opportunity Index | Strada Education Foundation.
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October 16, 2025 4 mins
Doug spoke with Wallethub’s Chip Lupo about which states are most and least affected by Schumer’s Shutdown. Iowa, and the Midwest, do surprisingly well! 2025 Government Shutdown Report: Most & Least Affected States
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Naomi J. Brown, MD, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and she joined Doug to talk about pediatric sports injuries. How can your child avoid, minimize or mitigate them?
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October 15, 2025 8 mins
It’s WCW! Nate Whited of The Brick Kitchen joined Doug to talk about Pumpkin Spice and amplifying baking season! www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com
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Dr. Gerry Kreitzer, Director of the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, joined Doug to preview their combo concert with the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra celebrating Veterans. November 1 at College Community School’s Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets at www.CRChorale.org
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October 15, 2025 4 mins
From managing finances and keeping data secure to fueling productivity — there’s no shortage of smart office tech to make work easier. Doug spoke with tech expert Marc Saltzman, who shared some of the best new tools and essentials for today’s workplace. www.InTheNewws.tv
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Shutdown has entered day 15! Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, for the latest.
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A first-of-its-kind U.S. patient survey shines a light on the need for additional support – from mental health to treatment resources – for patents living with metastatic colorectal cancer. Doug spoke with Oncologist Dr. Amit Mahipal and Jenna, who has been living with colorectal cancer since 2017. www.understandingmcrc.com
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Water is life, but clean, safe drinking water doesn’t come free. A new nationwide survey, the Kemira Water Index, ranks states on water resiliency and uncovers surprising insights into how Americans view their tap water, how prepared (or unprepared) they are for water-related disasters, and what it really costs to keep water safe. Doug spoke with Tuija Pohjolainen-Hiltunen, EVP of Water Solutions at Kemira, who detailed their study...
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Iowa is ranked as the 10th best state for children. That’s according to Smilehub and Luke Powers, who joined Doug to describe how they came away with their rankings. Best States for Children (2025)
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Playtime Poppy is back this fall, and Alice In Wonderland” gets a fresh face at CR Jefferson! Jazon Lea spoke with Joe Link, who said he refreshed the older feel of the language, and some of the, what he called inappropriate actions on stage.
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October 14, 2025 4 mins
Chip Lupo Wallethub’s Top Colleges and Universities College & University Rankings in 2026
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SpaceX had the final 2025 test of the world’s largest rocket. Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, about what they learned and for what these rockets will be used in the future.
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October is Cybersecurity Month, a time when we’re all reminded to take simple steps to better protect ourselves online. Experts agree the biggest way to do that is to ditch your passwords and start using passkeys. Andrew Shikiar is Executive Director and CEO at the FIDO Alliance, a global consortium working to create open standards and an interoperable ecosystem for simpler, stronger user authentication. Doug spoke with him about w...
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