KHOI

Originally broadcast 04/11/2016
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Numerous voices recorded at the April 5 meeting of the Mason City city council provide citizen perspectives on the March 21 announcement that Mayor Eric Bookmeyer, the State of Iowa, and Prestage Foods had come to an agreement on a 10,000-kill pork processing plant on the south side of town that will cost the town $14 in tax abatements, $35 million in infrastructure upgrades, and likely much more in environmental and social costs.

Mary Ross of St. Cecilia Catholic church and Carol Hellend of Cornerstone Church describe local participation in Days for Girls, an international sewing project with the goal of providing every girl and young woman in the underdeveloped world a kit for feminine hygiene. St. Cecilia hosts a Days for Girls sewing party tomorrow (4/12) at 7:00 PM.

Vic Moss, director of Emergency Residence Project for 29 years, recently announced plans to retire within a few months. He talks about his life before the shelter, and retirement plans.

Originally broadcast 04/06/2016
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Shon Stephenson and Mindy Phomvisay from the Ames Childrens Choir describe the upcoming concert when children's Choirs from all over Central Iowa come together to perform for the public. The performance will be on April 15 at 7:00 PM at Ballard High School, 701 Ballard Ave. in Huxley.

Brad Plunkett, local farmer, explains how the stover bales are being transported to, stored, and used by the Dupont Cellulosic Biorefinery.

Mike Fritz, Director of the Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance describes how thie organization help residence in need of emergency assistance.

Ron Carson, KHOI concert producer gives an preview of the many great local musicians who will perform live at KHOI during the station's fund drive during the first two weeks of May. Please check the Coming Up at KHOI section to the right side of this web site for the performance schedule.

Originally broadcast 04/01/2016
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Jamie Gurganus, Parent Coordinator for Heartland Area Education Agency, explains their upcoming Transition Resource Fair on Tuesday April 5th. The fair links families, teachers, and professionals for bringing support to students, in Story and Boone Counties, who have special needs.

Iowa State University junior Fazira Nuran, a member of the Association of Malaysian Students at ISU, describes some of the food that will be offered at the International Food Fair at ISU on Sunday April 3 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Lyn Carey, Executive Director of the Ames Public Library, stops by and chats about a "new project:" - edible books.

AMES CIVIC UPDATE - Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer for the City of Ames. Get information at City of Ames website.