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
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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January 30, 2024 • 27 mins
Dr. Jonathan Simmons, U of IA Health Care, Carbon Monoxide dangers, treatment//
Lauren Livingston, Alzheimer's Association-Iowa Chapter, new blood test detects disease earlier//
Ryan Stuart, Iowa State University Extension, personal finance//
Jessica Lown, Polk County Conservation, winter events//
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January 24, 2024 • 27 mins
Heather Butterfield, Iowa Donor Network//
Shay Willis, LifeServe Blood Center//
Emily Holley, American Red Cross, Heroes of the Heartland nominations, blood shortages//
Jessica Flatt, Iowa DNR, snowmobiling safety//
Amy Reis, Raptor Resource Project, eagle activity//
Sonia Sellmeyer, Iowa Insurance Division Crypto Scams//
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December 29, 2023 • 27 mins
Dr. Leon Jons, U of IA HealthCare, internal medicine physician at the UI Healthcare Weight Management Clinic. He discusses new weight management medication//
Shay Willis, LifeServe Blood Center, donations needed//
Heather Butterfield, Iowa Donor Network, Iowans honored in Rose Parade//
Clint Peterson, Ledges State Park First Day Hike//
Russ Benedict, Central College Pella, resolving a deadly hazard for birds on campus &...
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December 21, 2023 • 27 mins
Several Iowans have been recognized for heroic actions. Caleb Crocker, Andrew Krieg, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office were honored at a ceremony in Des Moines this week//
A Civil War veteran's remains will be interred by the Final Salute organization in Des Moines//
Madisun VanGundy, Polk County Health, seasonal vaccine rates are low//
Heather Johnson, American Lung Association-Des Moines Fight For Air Climb previe...
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December 14, 2023 • 26 mins
Dr. Wendy Woods, Unity Point Health-Des Moines, Blank Children's Hospital receives St. Baldrick's grant//
Todd Omstead, Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, impaired driving prevention//
Iowa State University Extension hosting cybersecurity conference for farmers//
Tommy Ross, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, increased demand//
Jessica Lown, Polk County Conservation, winter events//
Renae Mauk, Greater Des Moines Pa...
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December 12, 2023 • 26 mins
Altoona Methodist Church Pastor John Gaulke, disaffiliations//
Lance Henning, Habitat for Humanity, new campaign, 2024 goals//
Jamie Cook, Iowa DNR deer hunting season//
Blake Willadson, Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry system
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November 30, 2023 • 27 mins
Tamyra Harrison, Salvation Army-Des Moines, toys and red kettles//
Dr. Sarah Parrott, Des Moines University, seasonal vaccine push//
Kayla Kovarna, Des Moines Int'l Airport travel trends//
Andrew Gogurty, Reiman Gardens, Ames Winter Wonderscape//
Russ Benedict, Central College Biology Professor bird killing windows//
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November 21, 2023 • 27 mins
Rob Sand, State Auditor, consumer scams//
Brian Ohrilko, Iowa Racing and Gaming, Sports gambling in Iowa//
Jessica Dunker, Iowa Restaurant Association//
Tamyra Harrison, Salvation Army-Des Moines Red Kettle program//
Sgt. Alex Dinkla, Iowa State Patrol speed demons/holiday traffic//
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November 17, 2023 • 26 mins
Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State cybersecurity & elections//
Don Tormey, Iowa Utilities Board//
Scott Neubauer, Iowa DOT bridge engineer//
Dr. Eric Sidwell, Unity Point Des Moines Trauma Surgeon, rural health care//
Elizabeth Keest-Sedral, Living History Farms events//
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