May 2014

Mother's Day

May 9, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 05/09/2014
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We’re dedicated this program to thinking about our mothers and what this holiday means to us, including history of the holiday.

    Guests:
  • Ron Latson
  • James Winters
  • Paul Wierson
  • Kay Berger
  • Paul Lundy
  • Lori Allen
  • Kent McCusick

Hosts:: Susan Franzen and Tom Beell
Reporter: Greta Anderson
Engineer: James Winters

Nature, Dance and Burgers

May 7, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 05/07/2014
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Pat Schlarbaum catches on tape a presentation by Linda Zaletal and Mike Meetz of the Outdoor Alliance of Story County, a new local foundation that will serve as an umbrella for various nature-related organizations.
Greta Anderson talks with Valerie Williams about the upcoming May 9-10 Women in Motion performance, Girls Night Out.

Cynthia McClure visits the Brick City Grill in the Somerset district, recently voted the best burger in Iowa. With phenology: the river otters are giving birth, in all 99 counties of Iowa!

May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 05/05/2014
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We begin with May's installment of Community Service Appreciation, and Kay Puttock's interview with Diana Baltimore of the National Center for Adoption. Then, host Greta Anderson speaks with Beth Wessell-Kroeschell about the Iowa legislative session that just ended and the presence of ALEC in Iowa. A visit from Nate Logsdon rounds out the show as he introduces the headliner bands he helped select for Ames 150th birthday party scheduled for July 4-5. Pictured at left, Robert Randolph.

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