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
June 7, 2024 • 26 mins
Iowa is near bottom of states in terms of obstetricians per capita. Dr. Jeff Quinlan, Professor, Chair University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine and Stacey Peterson, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames discuss the consequences.
Dr. Michael Maharry, University of Iowa Rural Scholars Program explains how to connect new doctors with rural hospitals.
Captain Tony Sposeto, Des Moines Fire/EMT Department highlights significant ...
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June 7, 2024 • 27 mins
Iowa food banks & pantries are reporting rising demand. Linda Gorkow, Iowa Food Bank Association, Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa,
Blake Willadsen, Des Moines Area Religious Council pantry, and Patty Yoder, Food at First pantry in Ames explain.
Katie Sorell, Iowa State University Extension's Master Gardener program shares how gardeners are addressing food insecurity.
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June 7, 2024 • 26 mins
Iowa ranks near the bottom of states in obstetricians per capital. Dr. Jeff Quinlan, Professor, Chair University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine and Stacey Peterson, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames describe the consequences of rural hospitals cutting OB departments.
Dr. Michael Maharry, University of Iowa Rural Scholars Program, describes efforts to place new doctors in rural Iowa
Tony Sposeto, Des Moines Fire Depart...
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June 5, 2024 • 27 mins
Demand at Iowa food banks and pantries has been rising. Linda Gorkow, Iowa Food Bank Association, Michelle Book, Food Bank of Iowa,
Blake Willadsen, Des Moines Area Religious Council pantry, and Patty Yoder, Food at First pantry in Ames explain the trends.
Katie Sorell, of Iowa State University Extension's Master Gardener's explains effort to get fresh produce to pantries.
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May 24, 2024 • 26 mins
Iowa is hit by devastating severe weather this week. This program includes various interviews, information, and statements related to the deadly tornadoes, Tuesday, May 21st.
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May 14, 2024 • 27 mins
Diane Ford, Des Moines area book club inspired to plant a mini-forest in West Des Moines to benefit environment//
Kim Perez, Des Moines Botanical Garden, Earth Day folo//
Ginny Mitchell, Iowa State University Extension Entomology, ants & mosquitoes//
Aaron Stiles, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture, gardening//
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May 9, 2024 • 26 mins
Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Toby O'Berry, affordable housing shortage in Des Moines area//
Lance Henning, Habitat for Humanity, 2024 plans & fundraising update//
Josh Laraby, City of Johnston, major Gateway projects advancing//
Tim Waddell, Des Moines Heritage Trust, endangered Polk County properties //
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May 1, 2024 • 26 mins
A.J. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management, tornado response//
Josh Murray, American Red Cross, tornado response//
Geoff Greenwood, MidAmerican Energy, storm response and recovery//
Emma Hanigan, Iowa DNR Urban Forester, tree damage beyond the tornado path//
Iowa State University tornado simulator//
Tamyra Harrison, Salvation Army, disaster response//
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April 25, 2024 • 27 mins
Ted Corrigan, Central Iowa Water Works//
Mike Naig, Iowa Ag Secretary Water Quality projects//
Jay Rudicell, Iowa DNR bumper crop of Walleye egg collection//
Cassie Druhl, Polk County Pubic Works, The Rain Campaign//
Sophie Van Zee, Project Aware River Clean-up//
Molly Rupert, City of Des Moines, Mayor's Bike Ride preview//
Elizabeth Keest Sedral, Living History Farms, year-round development//
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April 18, 2024 • 27 mins
Ryan Wise, Drake University Dean of Education College, program offers new pathway to teaching endorsement, Master's Degree//
Meredith Murphy, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce "Yurtern" program attracts hundreds of young professionals//
Mindy Williamson, Iowa State Fair updates//
Brian Worrel, Iowa DOT, new work zone safety technology//
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April 12, 2024 • 26 mins
DMPD Chief Dana Wingert, Iowa House passes traffic cam regulations//
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith, College Savings Iowa 529 plan//
Tivon Feeley, Iowa DNR, cold weather tree damage//
Julia McGuire, Des Moines Backyard Beekeepers, Honey bees swarming//
Keith Abraham, Ames Park & Rec, aquatic center//
Chlesea Harbach, Iowa State University, morel mushroom season//
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April 4, 2024 • 26 mins
Christopher Miller, IRS. Nearly 10k Iowans owed 2020 tax refunds//
Joe Murphy, Iowa Business Council, first quarter economic report//
Charles Kerton, ISU Astronomy Department, eclipse preview//
Todd Robertson, Iowa DNR, spring kayaking dangers/classes//
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March 27, 2024 • 26 mins
Ken DeYoung, Iowa-based GoServGlobal, aid to Haiti//
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig reassures consumers milk is safe, amid avian influenza infections in Texas, Kansas dairy cattle//
Mike Cantrell, son of Des Moines WWII Veteran who was part of the Ghost Army, honored with the Congressional Gold Medal//
Rachel Sweeney, Iowa State University Extension, egg advice//
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March 21, 2024 • 27 mins
Lanae Strovers, The Final Salute honoring veterans and unclaimed children//
Judi Eyles, Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Iowa State University, business competition//
Sue Woody, Des Moines Public Library goes fine-free//
Sophie Van Zee, Iowa Project Aware River Clean-up plans for July//
Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa DNR's frog survey, volunteers wanted//
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March 13, 2024 • 26 mins
Brian Ortner, Triple-A Iowa, Drowsy Driving//
Chris Moon, Iowa State University Associate Professor of Accounting, deducting student loans//
Shay Willis, LifeServe Blood Center, blood needed//
Troy J. Cook, American Heart Association's Workforce Health Symposium
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March 6, 2024 • 26 mins
Beth Townsend, Iowa WorkForce Development launches new mobile office//
Jessica O'Riley, Iowa Tourism Office, 2024 travel guide revealed//
Josh Planos, Better Business Bureau-Midwest, consumer fraud week//
Ginny Mitchell, Iowa State Entomology. Early emerging insect//
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February 29, 2024 • 26 mins
Christopher Miller, IRS-Midwest, charitable donations//
Ryan Penning, West Des Moines Parks and Rec, Richard Brown, Clive Leisure Services. Wanted: Lifeguards//
Norm Sterzenbach, Skate DSM, free skateboarding equipment for children//
Stephanie Harrington, Iowa State University Extension, DIG Gardening Symposium preview//
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February 21, 2024 • 26 mins
Ryan Stuart, Iowa State University Extension, credit card debt and & tax help//
Patrick Beane, City of Des Moines, clean water//
Lee Hermiston, Iowa City Police, ticket scams//
Aaron Schienblum, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and Library//
Amie Zarling, Iowa State University, Happiness class//
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February 16, 2024 • 26 mins
Brian Geelan, American Heart Association, CPR//
Amy Rockow-Nelson, CPR-Ames preview//
Craig Bargfrede, Iowa DOT January snow storm costs//
Adam Robbins, Iowa man recovers from table saw accident, push for tourniquets//
Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa DNR Chickadee Check-Off & migrating birds//
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February 8, 2024 • 26 mins
Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner, Iowa joins national settlement with cryptocurrency business, investors warned about crypto investing risks//
Monica Converse, ICON Water Trails, Des Moines construction update//
Dr. Eytan Young, Iowa ENT Center, ear infections spiking this winter in Des Moines//
Connie Beecher, Associate Professor ISU College of Education, Read Across Iowa literacy program//
Elizabeth Keest-Sedral, ...
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