LOCAL TALK 7 June 2022

Its fund raising week so we visit with our listeners throughout the broadcast about their vital role and the need for them to provide monitary contributions to keep KHOI on air. 
 
At the top of the broadcast we reminded listeners to get out and vote because today is Iowa’s June primary.
 
Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health
 
Provided COVID-19 updates in Story County, reviewed the vaccination availabilty for all age groups including the youngest of those eligible.  Second boosters are available for appropriate groups
Dr. Lee’s  Influenza virus report shows that the season is nearing its end.
We review Avian influenza,  and discuss the Monkey Pox outbreak in humans and its symptoms. 
 
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames 
Reviews the opening Bandshell concert and reminds us the City Council will meet the 14th and 28th of the month.
Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham gives an update on the Downtown Plaza, Furman Aquatics Center, Daley Splash Pad, Brookside Wading Pool, and Ada Hayden Heritage Park.

                                         

KHOI’s Pat  Schlarbaum Interviews Rose Rollenhagen and  Rippey’s Orchard for the upcoming “Ames Reunion.”
 
 
 
Dr. Molly Lee: mollylee@iastate.edu
Story County Board of Health storycountyiowa.gov
Susan Gwiasda: susangwiasda@cityofames.org   Public Information Officer, City of Ames
Keith Abraham: keith.abraham@cityofames.org  Director of Ames Parks and Recreation
Ames Reunion: amesreunion.com
 

 

Originally broadcast 06/07/2022