Coyote, IRIS, Ames Parks after the Derecho

KHOI environmental Reporter Pat Schlarbaum speaks with Yankton Sioux Chief Loren Zephier about the tradition and culture of all things coyote.

Del Christensen, Executive Director of Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS)

explains how IRIS works around the world sponsoring projects and individuals to promote international understanding, development, and peace, and brings students, business people, government leaders from all over the world to Iowa. He announced the IRIS Peace Day 5K International Festival on September 20th, to celebrate the people who come here and to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace. This year the event will be digital. To participate or sponsor a "runner" go here.

Ames Public Relations Officer Susan Gwiasda gives an update on tree removal after the storm and reports that, in response to disappointing lack of cooperation from ISU students in safety precautions against the pandemic, the AMes City COuncil has asked their attorney to draft a proposal for a city ordinance for face coverings.

Director of Recreation in Ames, Keith Abraham, reports that a new clubhouse is being built at Homewood Golf Course, a New Park was dedicated at Sunset Ridge, and a commemorative stone was dedicated at Ada Hayden Park with Irc Klaas' portrait being added to other historically important environmentalists.

 

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Originally broadcast 08/20/2020
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