Let's Talk Dallas County airs on KDLS Radio and the Raccoon Valley Radio network Monday through Friday.
Dallas County, Iowa

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Superintendent Greg Dufoe as he discusses progress on the new high school, the district’s budget process and more.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Habitat for Humanity Community Partnership Coordinator Lindsey R Van Wyk as she shares details about the Home Preservation Program and how local residents can apply.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Band Director Blaine Schmidt as he previews the Perry Band Olympics, which will return for the 42nd year tomorrow at Perry High School.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Conservation Director Curt Cable as he discusses updates with the Raccoon River Valley Trail Bridge that was burned in Adel and previews a fundraising campaign for Kuehn Conservation

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Tom Lipovac and Linda Kaufman as they talk about the history of 100+ People for Perry and the variety of projects members have contributed to as the group is celebrating

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about property tax, making animal torture a felony and early childcare boards.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about State Supplemental Aid, subacute mental health care and addressing high cancer rates in the state.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap on last Saturday’s Bike Ride to Rippey and discusses the details for tonight’s Sip and Shop and tomorrow’s Chocolate Walk,

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Angela Mortoza as she reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to what patients can expect to see in 2026.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses American Heart Month, National Cancer Prevention Month, thyroid health and caregiver wellbeing.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Conservation Board Outreach Coordinator Jeni Baker as she details the programs coming up in February.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Horticulture & Conservation Program Educator Megan Will as she discusses all of the upcoming horticulture programs this month and into spring with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she discusses all things BRR as the annual Bike Ride to Rippey returns tomorrow for the 49th year.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as he discusses the Perry City Council approving the first readings of two zoning ordinances for apartment proposals along with the Bike Ride to Rippey

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as he discusses the Perry POWER Hour, ADR Axles site plan and an essential loan agreement in part one of a two part series.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about eminent domain, property tax reform and teaching Hebrew scriptures and the Bible.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer, as she shares all the upcoming programming in the month of February.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the Perry POWER Hour and looks ahead to the Bike Ride to Rippey and Perry's Annual Chocolate Walk.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth Services Librarian Laura Pieper as she shares all the upcoming programming for the month of February.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as she covers all the activities coming up in February.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses radon, New years resolutions and ideas for prioritizing your health this year, Dry January and physical activity in the winter.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features St. Patrick's School Principal Kandice Pattillo as she covers all of the dress-up days and activities planned for Catholic Schools Week, which runs through Saturday.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as she covers all the activities happening in January.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer, as she shares all the upcoming programming in the month of January.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth Services Librarian Laura Pieper, as she shares all the upcoming programming in the month of January.

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Adel Mayor Jim Peters as he talks about highlights from 2025, looking ahead to 2026 and changes in city leadership for the new year.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh and Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as they discuss highlights of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 in part two of a two part series.

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Perry Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh and Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as they discuss highlights of 2025 in part one of a two part series.

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Deb Miller and Larry Meacham, who help organize Perry’s Christmas Dinner. This year’s dinner returns for the 20th year on December 25 at the Perry Elks Lodge.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she discusses the Peppermint Walk winners, Lighted Holiday Decorations Contest, Bike Ride to Rippey early bird registration and more events coming up around

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Fine Arts Chairperson Cathy Clark as she unveils all the information about this weekend’s Tuba Christmas concert.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Superintendent Greg Dufoe as he highlights the incoming school board members, curriculum and calendar updates and more.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante as he discusses the Dallas County Sheriff’s Benevolent Association’s Shop with a Cop and food basket programs along with a recent award received by the

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she highlights the ribbon cutting at the Nudger’s Morgan Building, Peppermint Walk, Lighted Holiday Decorations Contest and more events coming up in

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks as he highlights the swearing in of recently reelected school board members, gives an update on the Perry Elementary renovation project and more.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Dallas County Conservation Board Outreach Coordinator Jeni Baker as she details the December activities in the second of a two part series.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Dallas County Conservation Board Outreach Coordinator Jeni Baker as she details the December activities in the first of a two part series.

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Nicole Connick talking about the Dallas County Foundation grant cycle.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she recaps the Lighted Holiday Parade and highlights local events coming up in December.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce President Erin Milroy as she highlights this weekend’s Hometown Holiday Celebration festivities.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as she covers all the activities happening in December.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer, as she shares all the upcoming programming in the month of December.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth Services Librarian Laura Pieper, as she shares all the upcoming programming in the month of December.

Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Passuti as she highlights upcoming holiday events, including the Lighted Holiday Parade, Small Business Saturday, Peppermint Walk and more.

ISU Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator Tom Keinert joins us for part two of our two part series.

ISU Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator Tom Keinert joins us for part one of our two part series about properly cooking at turkey for a Thanksgiving Day meal and changing up the side dishes.

Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti gives us an update on all of the holiday happenings in the community.

Iowa’s Third Congressional District Representative Zach Nunn gives us an update on the bills he is working on.

A recording of the Special Edition Meet the Candidates program on KDLS looks at the individuals who are running for Adel City Council.

New owners of Raccoon Valley Radio John and Jen McGee join us for today’s Let’s Talk program.

Dallas County Emergency Management Coordinator AJ Seely joins us to talk about the winter season response, new staff members and signing up for the Alert Iowa notification program.