how do we make this deisre / want better heard by Garmin?
Primarily by posting in the right forum, where it has better chance to be seen. It makes little sense requesting a feature in Garmin Connect Mobile iOS in the Garmin Connect Web forum, where the feature works just fine. Why not asking in the Garmin Connect Mobile iOS forum or asking them directly?
Do you know who or how to ask them directly?
You could go to the CES in Las Vegas right now and speak to them there. You can call or write the support. Or you can use the form https://www.garmin.com/en-US/forms/ideas/
I’d also like to have the goals in the app - plus an ability to set recurring (monthly/weekly) goals.