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 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.

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.