Mental Health is an issue we could all get better at talking about. This week learn about Hope On The Hoof. They are an Equine-Assisted Healing program born from a dream to combine the peaceful and healing nature of horses with a passion to help people through various mental health struggles.

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Why do the people of Iowa stay here. Those who have been here their whole lives. The people that have helped grow the state. The people behind the scenes that keep things running. Those who don't always get the spot light.

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Our first guest every year like clock work is Lee Ann Bakros Marketing and PR at the Des Moines Playhouse. Listen to this week's podcast to learn of the opportunities, excitement and memories to be made no matter what your talents with the historical Des Moines Playhouse.

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Two of our topics this year included becoming a foster parent with the support of Foster Squad and helping our four legged friends transition from no home to a forever home with Oh My Dog Rescue.

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Some of our topics this year included Crime Stoppers Of Central Iowa and how you can stay anonymous while helping keep our communities safe, staying fit for no one but ourselves and food insecurities including using your double up food bucks.

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We've started a new segment on the Inside Iowa Show called The People Of Iowa. We'll do this once a month. We all have great stories to tell. I'd like to share some with you. This months guest is Bill Freestone...a Road Grader Driver or Superhero?

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Our topics on this week's podcast are for all ages. From outside falls to inside falls, going out on the ice or keeping your Christmas trees hydrated. We also discussed the importance of making sure our older families stay hydrated and more. Plus...do you know what the penguin walk is?

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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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