Inside Iowa

About Inside Iowa

It’s important to know the people, the events, the community and the concerns of those who live in it. Join us every week for Inside Iowa -- with Kim Chase. It's a look at anything and everyone around us. Inside Iowa features interviews and discussions with members of our Des Moines community and surrounding areas who all have a story to tell. These stories affect you, your neighbors, and your loved ones. If you have a person, an organization or an idea for the show that you feel is important to spread the word about, please share at kim.chase@cumulus.com. Inside Iowa is a podcast supporting your local community on the Cumulus Media Des Moines Podcast Network.

Publisher

Kim Chase

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Dec 2021

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

220 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   SAVE THE DATE: Your Health Is Worth It

   Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has the easiest walk coming up on Wednesday, October 7th that you could ever been a part of. It's FREE. It's on your terms. Thirty minutes could be the start of a stronger healthier you and you're worth it. Take that first step. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   LAURA WIFLER - Inside Iowa - PEOPLE OF IOWA

   She is a graduate of Gilbert High School, she's ISU alum, a wife, a mother and a published author. Laura Wifler is this month's People Of Iowa and just like you and I...she has a story. Listen to Laura's story here that includes a spirit full of HOPE. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   HUNGER ACTION MONTH

   Food insecurity can happen to anyone at anytime. No one wants to be unable to feed their family yet the need continues to grow. September is Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire people to help end hunger. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on Inside Iowa

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Doncaster
• Sharon Miller
• Jo Christine Miles
• the head shark of the nation's longest running synchronized swim club

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.