LOCAL TALK 3 May 2022
The Ioway Creek Stream Clean-up Day has been postponed until 21st of May.
The Ioway Creek Stream Clean-up Day has been postponed until 21st of May.
We had inspiring guests in Katrina Williams, Ames Middle School math teacher and Cari McPartland and Diana Schmidt from Raising Readers in Story County, and Eric Smidt, Communications Director, Ames Community School District.
There is a very informative article in the The Ames Tribune about the prestigious national teaching award that Ms. Williams recently received. Suffice to say that after spending a few minutes with her I was inspired by her obvious dedication to her students and to her profession. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Challenger Center showed how smart they are in awarding her a “Trailblazing Stem Educator.”
Cari and Diana highlighted the importance of supporting young readers. Their Summr Reading Buddies program will soon kick off for the summer. They are in need of volunteers. Check out https://www.raising-readers.
Local Talk for Friday, April 29, 2022 started with recap of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.
Deborah Bunka, Outreach Coordinator with the Iowa Farmer’s Union. Deborah provided calendar of upcoming events and their contact at 515-451-8492. And she shared a quote from a Clear Lake member, “Don’t lose faith, don’t lose the fight!”
Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer with the City of Ames included Arbor Day tree planting at Stewart Smith Park. Check website for possible postponement. Justin Clausen, Public Works Operations Manager, provided update on spring maintenance projects. Also, employment opportunities were laid out for the city.
John Howe, Director of the Raptor Resource Project, talked about their recently fledged Canada Goose from their Decorah Eagle Cam nest. Also the 20+ year female eagle was discussed as she has apparently failed to successfully nest for the first time in 16 years.
Music featured Jim Kweskin and included, Relax Your Mind and Fishin’ Blues.
Local Talk for Monday, April 25, 2022 started with a news summary from throughout Iowa by Dennis Hart.
Dr. Tom Rossburg, Professor from Drake University talked about prairie ecology, roadside prairie plantings and prairie walks he does at Doolittle Prairie each Thursday throughout the summer.
Time to Roll café owners Payne and Payton Roberts talked about their nostalgic business in North Grand Mall that features burritos and rolled ice cream.
Kathy Svec, Ames History Museum, talked about a lecture series upcoming. Also she shared stories about the Railcar that was first public transportation in Iowa and the Midwest between Iowa State College and two miles into Ames. She also focused on a Martin Student Housing in Ames made available to black college students.
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Music featured Rose Griffin, a very talented local musician provided three songs from her cd Seven Songs for Serena, The Grotto, Telluride T’eh and Changes.
Todd and Stephanie Burras of Wild Birds Unlimited join us for our monthly “Feathered Friends Tuesday”. We talk about migrant birds being seen in the area. We learn about their semi annual bird feeder cleaning day, its importance to bird health. Its conducted by the Gilbert Boy Scout troop as one of their major fundraisers.
KHOI’s Sam Wormley joins in to discuss basic security steps we can take to minimize others compromizing your privacy and your electronic devices.
Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds listeners about the free yardwaste day, Ioway stream clean-up, and Stash The Trash. Mark Gansen, Civil Engineer II with Ames Public Works, shares details about the proposed Grand Avenue intersection improvements, and reminds listeners of the Open House on April 28 and a dedicated webpage for more information.
Prairie Rivers of Iowa’s Dan Haug along with City Engineer, Tracy Peterson and Story County Watershed Coordinator, Sara Carmichael discuss water quality issues. Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames along with Stormwater Analyst Liz Calhoun.
Discuss The Tuesday evening city council meeting, Makes note of the Mayor’s Bike Ride on May21st traveling toward the Tedesco Learning Center and then reminds listeners of out City of Ames and KHOI Saturday environmental programing and the upcoming Ioway Creek Stream Clean-Up on April 30. Last year this event removed 2,500 pounds of garbage for local waterways. It is part of the stash the tra
Anna, Magnusson KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” Delivers her Tune-in-Tuesday.
offerings of Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs;
Tom Russell’s; All Things Piano, Donna Prizgintas and Lana Nachtigal’s; Donna-Lana Kitchen, Mary Richard’s Community Bookshelf, KHOI Jukebox with Eric B, Science Bytes with Sam Wormley and Mike Meetz, Anna Magnusson’s Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek at
Thursday’s, You Name It , presented by Mike Murphy.