Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:02:18 +0000Castopod - https://castopod.org/https://cyber.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlc44a306b-f811-5214-9643-1e515f12647dClose UpClose Up is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Chuck Carpenter, airing Sunday mornings on KDAO AM/FM. Each week, Chuck interviews mayors, educators, public safety officials, and other community leaders across Central Iowa to keep citizens informed on the issues affecting their communities.

]]>podcastenCentral IowayesAustin JohansenChuck CarpenterNewsfalseKDAOhttps://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUpKDAOnews@kdao.comepisodichttps://audio.kdao.com/podcasts/KDAOCloseUp/cover_feed.pngClose Uphttps://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUpCLOSE UP 04-12-26https://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/close-up-04-12-26Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000Tune into Closeup Every Sunday Morning as we discuss topics of interest to Central Iowans with your host Chuck Carpenter. This week in part number one will be DNR Forrester Joe herring. In part number 2 will be State Senator from Ames Kara Warme.

]]>2150https://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/close-up-04-12-26false3full3CLOSE UP 03-29-26https://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/close-up-03-29-26Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Tune into Close Up every Sunday morning with Chuck Carpenter as we discuss topics of interest to central Iowans. Part number 1 is Kristen Titus The Marshalltown Parks Supervisor. Part number 2 is Dr. Anne Howser Boyens, President of the Iowa Valley Comm. College District.

]]>1912https://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/close-up-03-29-26false2full2CLOSEUP 03-22-26 Chris Jones/Chad Hawnhttps://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/closeup-03-22-26-chris-jones-chad-hawnWed, 25 Mar 2026 20:37:15 +0000Tune in to Closeup with Chuck Carpenter every Sunday Morning where we discuss topics of interest to Central Iowans. This week Marshalltown Police Chief Chris Jones and With Chad Hawn of the National Weather Service.

]]>1986https://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/closeup-03-22-26-chris-jones-chad-hawnfalse1full1Close Up: Severe Weather Awareness & Marshall County Road Projectshttps://podcasts.kdao.com/@KDAOCloseUp/episodes/close-up-severe-weather-awareness-and-marshall-county-road-projectsWed, 18 Mar 2026 16:11:42 +0000Central IowaThis week on Close Up, two Marshall County officials join us for an in-depth look at issues affecting the community. In the first segment, Kim Elder, Marshall County Emergency Management Director, discusses severe weather awareness and what residents need to know to stay safe and prepared as storm season approaches.

Then, Marshall County Engineer Paul Geilenfeldt talks about the road and bridge projects planned for Marshall County in the coming year, including what drivers can expect and how the work will improve local infrastructure.

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