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Originally broadcast 01/30/2019
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Today Iowa State University and many other institutions are officially closed because of dangerously low temperatures (-23F at 7 a.m) and high winds, so our pre-recorded show begins with an interview by Elwynn Taylor recorded five years ago at the time of the first announced "Polar Vortex,"  Catching up with some important news from last week we spoke with Dick and Judy Lamb who described their successful lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline.  Commenting on the support Gov. Kim Reynolds has given to an amendment to the Iowa Constitution restoring voting rights to felons, Veronica Fowler, Communications Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, explained some of the previous history of attempts to restore voting rights. Looking forward to warmer weather on Saturday, Feburary 3, Huxley Librarian, Cathy Van Maanen, tells us about two family activities planned in Huxley, while Larry Sloan, manager of the Talent Factory in Nevada, tells us about the farewell concert of ISU men's choir, Shy of a Dozen.  We're closing with a tribute to the Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake commemorating the fatal plane crash sixty years ago, as described in the Des Moines Register. 

Originally broadcast 01/25/2019
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Dennis Hart gives a rundown of local news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.

Co-host, Joy Beadleston produced and interviewed Cindy Axne for the Iowa Women's March at Saturday's Womens March in Des Moines. Cindy Axne US Representative for Iowa District 3, expresses her enthusiasm for her work in Washington with the new Congress and rallies women to speak out.

Co-host, Joy Beadleston produced and interviewed Karen Kedrowski, the new Director for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center at Iowa State University, describes Ready To Run, their training program that educates people interested in running for office and encourages women to get into politics. She also gives a preview of what is in store for the next two years at the Center and their community engagement.

Drew Kemp, Director of Public Policy and Business Development of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. explains the legislative priorities of the Chamber this year, when he serves as a lobbyist in Des Moines.

While the rest of us bundle up and wait out the cold, it's mating season for the Hoot Owls! Pat Schlarbaum explains. 

Originally broadcast 01/18/2019
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Dennis Hart gives a rundown of last week's local news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.

Vanessa Baker-Latimer, with the City of Ames Housing Department and member of the committee for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, describes celebrations planned for Ames and Story County MLK Day Celebration on Monday January 21.

Anne Owens, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Story County, describes volunteer opportunities being planned for National Day of Service on January 21. Volunteer projects and community discussions (from 7-9 AM) are being organized by the Volunteer Center and will be held at City Church, 2400 Oakwood Rd, Ames.

Pastor Moses Ward of the Friendship Baptist Church in Ames describes that church's service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.  The service on Sunday January 20 at 4:00 PM, will focus on Dr. King's work as a pastor.  Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are a member or not. Friendship Baptist Church is located at 2400 Mortenson Road.

Pat Schlarbaum speaks with the curator and museum worker about the creation and impact of Iowa native Jen Bervin's artwork on display: River, at the Des Moines Art Center, depicting the entire Mississippi River, as seen from the center of the Earth. 

In the wake of last week's armed robbery of the U.S. Bank in Campustown in Ames, Alex Fejar, Research and Exhibits Manager for the Ames History Center, describes another bank robbery that occurred in that same location in Ames' past.