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Close Up

Close 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.

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    CLOSE UP PODCAST 05-03-26

    Tune into Closeup every Sunday Morning with Chuck Carpenter as we discuss topics of interest to Central Iowans. This week is BCLUW/AGWSR School Superintendent Ben Petty, and West Marshall School Superintendent Jaycee Large.

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    CLOSE UP 04-26-26

    Tune in to Close Up every Sunday Mornings with Chuck Carpenter as we discuss topics of interest to central Iowans. This week we have 4 High School Principals from the Central Iowa Area. West Marshall’s Jake Randall, BCLUW’S Josh Tack, Gladbrook Reinbeck’s Dan Breyfogle and South Hardin’s Mike Rundall.

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    CLOSE UP PODCAST 04-19-26

    Tune into Close Up every Sunday mornings with Chuck Carpenter as we discuss topics of interest to Central Iowans. Part number 1 this week is the members of Marshalltown Trees Forever. Part Number two is is David Blom State Representative for Marshalltown.

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    CLOSE UP 04-12-26

    Tune 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.

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    CLOSE UP 03-29-26

    Tune 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.

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    CLOSEUP 03-22-26 Chris Jones/Chad Hawn

    Tune 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.

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    Close Up: Severe Weather Awareness & Marshall County Road Projects

    This 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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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Close 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.

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How many episodes does Close Up have?

Close Up currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Close Up about?

Close 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.

How often does Close Up release new episodes?

Close Up has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Close Up is created and hosted by KDAO.
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