Stefan Franzen, author of Patient Z, an exploration of the effects of national policy on opioids for pain patients started the program. Al Womble, president of Black Democratic Iowa Caucus, informed us of the plight of residents of the Crestwood Apartments (23 low income apartments) in Davenport, who are being evicted with inadequate warning on August 1. Turning to festivals in our listening area, we heard from Teri Gallahan one of the organizers of Gilbert Days being celebrated next Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31. Paul Wierson was joined by Shanon McKinley, director of StoryCity’s Greater Chamber Connection to give us a recap of Story City’s Abbreviated Scandinavian Days and Carousel Convention.
Originally broadcast 07/28/2021