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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nerdvember is going on it's 4th year. It's about individuals empowering themselves. Don't let the haters determine who you are or who you'll become. Nerdvember is about suicide awareness and knowing you are more than who you let others think you are.

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This is a one of a kind dog rescue that doesn't have a brick and mortar location. Instead they find foster homes for all their rescue dogs. Learn more about them and their upcoming Bingo fundraiser coming up on October 24th.

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Yeah it's hard to believe that we are this far into the "new" year. But here we are. This week with spoke with our go to guy Chief Mike Cardwell with the Urbandale Fire Department on the things we need to plan for as our seasons change. It could save your home and your family.

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I recently met someone in the business of self fitness who makes it so simple and reassuring. Listen this week for yourself. No matter your age. No matter your weight. No matter your reasons. You don't need to be looking for a "Muscle Mike" bod to enhance your own well being.

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