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 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.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Chair Pat Steele as he previews the association’s 20th annual fundraising banquet, which returns on April 11, gives an overview of the 2025 trail survey

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Police Chief Jim Archer as he takes a look back at 2025 and goes over the department’s calls for service and incident reports along with various projects completed over

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she discusses the Big Boom Bracket Battle going to the Explosive 8 to the Firecracker 4 while raising funds for the fireworks drive and

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives tips about preparedness along with hail, wind and flooding safety for Severe Weather Awareness Week in part two of a

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives tips about lighting and tornado safety and preparedness for Severe Weather Awareness Week in part one of a two part

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry High School Business Teacher Broc Sorensen as he discusses the school’s new Work-Based Learning program.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Horticulture & Conservation Program Educator Megan Will as she discusses seed libraries and the upcoming Dallas County Master Gardener Plant Sale, which will be held on May 2.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Activities Director Tina Lutterman as she gives updates about a Dewey Field scoreboard project, Perry Strength and Performance program and Bluejay branding and trademarks.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel City Administrator Tim Vick as he discusses what he has been enjoying about his new role and the community, transitioning the landfill property and operations to the city, a

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks as he gives an update on the Perry Elementary renovation project, discusses the district’s budget process and more.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Iowa District 14 Senator Sarah Trone-Garriott as she discusses proposed bills about removing students from a classroom for non-violent and violent behaviors, prohibiting local governments from adding a group of

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the chamber coffee with Van Wall Equipment and Van Wall Energy, discusses the Big Boom Bracket Battle Sweet-as-Pie 16

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson as he discusses continued improvements to the Perry Municipal Airport, the budget process and the start of the yard waste disposal schedule.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Fine Arts Chairperson Cathy Clark as she unveils all the information about this weekend's performance by the New Jolly Germans Band and previews next month's performance by the Iowa

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 March.

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.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap of the first ribbon cutting of the year at Work Hub Perry, discusses the Big Boom Bracket Battle Elimination Round

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio as she discusses eating disorders awareness, stroke awareness, Problem Gambling Awareness Month and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Carol Cavanaugh as she shares the details about Perry’s International Women’s Day event, which will return on Saturday at the Hotel Pattee.

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 March.

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 March, including a Patriotic Peeps Diorama Contest.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives a recap on the 23rd Annual Chocolate Walk and previews the start of the Big Boom Bracket Battle and the first ribbon

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Adel Library Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz as she covers all the activities coming up in March, including special programs for ADM’s spring break.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features the Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante as he shares statistics from 2025 and gives updates on the evidence storage/firing range and Ride the Thin Blue Line projects.

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