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 Adel City Administrator Tim Vick as he discusses renaming 302nd Place to G.W. Clark Drive, renaming the South Dallas County Landfill to the Adel Municipal Landfill and Recycling Center and

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Michelle Sackville, the regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach as she discusses her new role.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dave Davis and Jerry Anderson, members of the Perry Elks Lodge No. 407, as they discuss upcoming events, including ditch clean-up efforts tomorrow, a Flag Day ceremony on Thursday and

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Aquatics and Recreation Supervisor Ramona Dillinger as she talks about the Adel Family Aquatic Center and previews events coming up throughout the summer with the Adel Parks and Recreation Department.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she discusses the Perry Farmers Market, previews Friday Fest, gives reminders for RAGBRAI and July 4 vendor applications and looks ahead to this

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Megan Cline as she discusses a recent donation of skates for Minburn’s free weekly skate nights, which kick off tonight, and looks ahead to the Meet Me in Minburn concert

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Sergeant Ray Dirksen discussing all of the details for the 17th Annual Dallas County Sheriff’s All-Wheel Show, which returns on Saturday in Adel.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth and Adult Services Librarians Laura Pieper and Mindy Farmer as they discuss the summer reading program, which will officially kickoff during FamilyFest this Saturday, and look ahead to

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Master Gardeners Leah White and Rachel Gage along with Dallas County Conservation Naturalist Erica Northwick discussing launching a new Pocket Prairie Program, with applications opening today for Dallas County

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she recaps the Perry POWER Hour, discusses all things Perry Farmers Market, which kicks off for the season on Thursday, June 4 in

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce President Erin Milroy as she takes a look back at the award winners during the Celebrate Adel event and previews upcoming events, including a

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses sun safety and skin cancer, ticks, travel safety reminders for summer break and planning a healthy summer break.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Public Library’s Programming and Community Outreach Librarian Jessica Delp and Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as they cover the Summer Reading Program, which will be celebrated during a kick-off event

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel City Administrator Tim Vick as he discusses increases in water, storm and sewer rates and how the city will be impacted by the recently passed property tax bill, gives

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she recaps Thursday’s ribbon cutting at The Perry Grand Theater, gives reminders about the Grocery Bill Roundup, Perry POWER Hour and Perry Business

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses the finalized property tax bill that recently passed, eminent domain along with her biggest disappointments from this session in part one

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Superintendent Greg Dufoe as he highlights those serving on the ADM School Board during School Board Recognition Month, discusses Focus on Learning reports from the High School Student Council

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Dallas County Auditor Todd Halbur as he discusses absentee and early voting along with satellite voting locations and gives reminders ahead of the June 2 Primary Election.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she recaps Tuesday’s ribbon cutting at Perry Lutheran Homes, previews another ribbon cutting on May 21 at The Perry Grand Theater and the

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks as he highlights those serving on the Perry School Board during School Board Recognition Month, gives updates on spring activities along with the Perry Elementary renovation

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Rev. Max Phillips, the Perry Lutheran Homes CEO, talking about the expansion of Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy to add a kindergarten through second grade microschool at the Eden Acres

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as he discusses the city’s application for a Community Development Block Grant from Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Roof Repair Program and gives updates

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Marketing & Business Development Coordinator Nora Noonan and Chantel Boyd, of Boyd Creative in Dallas Center, discussing the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance’s Small Business Grant Fund, as applications are

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she recaps today’s chamber coffee and last Friday’s ribbon cutting at The Glass Garden, looks ahead to another ribbon cutting at Perry Lutheran Homes

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features St. Patrick's School Principal Kandice Pattillo as she gives a recap of the auction and gala, highlights staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week and looks ahead to the end of

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Meaghan Anderson as she outlines the early parts of the spring planting season.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses alcohol and health, National Mental Health Awareness Month, food cravings and DEA Takeback Day.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth and Adult Services Librarians Laura Pieper and Mindy Farmer as they look ahead to the summer reading program along with the kick-off during FamilyFest, formerly known as KidsFest,

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Superintendent Greg Dufoe as he discusses Focus on Learning reports from the English Language and Counseling departments, approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget and master contracts while

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as she covers all the activities coming up in May, including the kick-off for the Summer Reading Program on May 30.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante as he highlights celebrating dispatchers and jail staff during national observation weeks and gives safety reminders about distracted driving along with watching for farm

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about property taxes, creating a $0.05 tax on vaping and nicotine pouches and more in part two of a

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about increasing the speed limit on two-lane state highways and county roads and property taxes in part one of

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the fireworks drive, discusses the Perry Business Support Grant program, previews a ribbon cutting at The Glass Garden on

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel City Administrator Tim Vick as he discusses two Adel Police Officers who were recently sworn in during an Adel City Council meeting, the fiscal year 2027 budget, water, storm

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Brenton Arboretum Executive Director Melissa Burdick as she previews this week’s Earth Day activities, which will be held tonight and on Sunday afternoon, along with upcoming programs in May.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Hospital's Marketing and Foundation Director Tom Harmsen as he discusses a new fundraiser the foundation is hosting on May 8 which will benefit women’s health at Dallas County Hospital.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Public Library Director Misty VonBehren as she discusses National Library Week and what services and other benefits the library offers to the community.

Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features Val Cameron, with the Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council, as she discusses National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is recognized in April.

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 April.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as he discusses the proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year 2027 budget and the city’s second amendment to the RISE Grant application and

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Foundation Director Nicole Connick as she talks about some of the projects funded in communities across the county through the 2026 grant cycle and previews the grant presentation,

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives an overview of the agency’s annual report from 2025.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the Annual Dinner, highlights the winners of the Ambassador, Volunteer and Business of the Year Awards along with the

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Public Works Director Josh Wuebker as he gives a recap of the winter season, discusses upcoming construction projects, gives spring reminders and more.

District 24 State Senator Jesse Green joins us for part two of our two part series.

District 24 State Senator Jesse Green gives us a legislative update in part one of our two part series.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses National Public Health Week, which is being celebrated from April 6-12, processed foods and National Stress Awareness Month.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the record-setting Radio Pie Auction, discusses the Big Boom Bracket Battle moving from the Firecracker 4 to the Grand

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz and Patron Services Librarian Amy Puck as they cover all the activities coming up in April and discuss the services offered by the library

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth and Adult Services Librarians Laura Pieper and Mindy Farmer as they share all the upcoming programming for the month of April.