The Decorah Eagles,are famous for raising yearly broods while being observed at close range by eagle lovers and schools around the world via a ground-breaking web cam project by naturalist Bob Anderson in Decorah, Iowa. In early April, their three new Eagle chicks hatched despite extremely cold conditions. Anderson reports on the eaglets' progress.
Originally broadcast 04/11/2014
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After the violence in Campustown on Tuesday, April 8, VEISHEA was cancelled. This program explores the ways the community is coping and what the the future holds.
Hosts: Greta Anderson and Susan Franzen
Originally broadcast 04/09/2014
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The Decorah Eagles,are famous for raising yearly broods while being observed at close range by eagle lovers and schools around the world via a ground-breaking web cam project by naturalist Bob Anderson in Decorah, Iowa. In early April, their three new Eagle chicks hatched despite extremely cold conditions. Anderson reports on the eaglets' progress.
Wildlife specialist and KHOI community radio reporter Pat Schlarbaugm speaks with a wild bird rehabilitation expert, a wild life veterinarian, and a hunter, as well as Anderson, about the growing problem of lead poisoning of bald eagles caused by lead bullets, resulting in their agonizing deaths. Since copper bullets do not poison birds, advocates are calling for a ban on lead bullets and conversion to copper. As the birds who symbolize our nation return from near extinction, they once again perform as "indicator species" as they did with the herbicide DDT in the 1950's and 1960's.
Prairie chicken are performing their renowned mating dance at their sanctuary in Southern Iowa. KHOI environmental reporter, Pat Schlarbaum from the Department of Natural Resources tells their story, to the unique sounds they make while they dance. Schlarbaum helped bring the prairie chickens back to Iowa after their extinction in the state.
Originally broadcast 04/07/2014
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Guests explain some of the ways that Iowans are using wind energy. Randy Larabee, Assistant Director of Utilities at Iowa state University describes the first year of operation of the ISU wind turbine; how it was built, how it supplements ISU's energy source, and how it is used to educate.
Heart of Iowa program
Originally broadcast 04/04/2014
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Guests explain some of the ways that Iowans are using wind energy.
Pat Schlarbaum's reports on the responses of various mammals to Spring, and announced news about the Decorah Eagle Cam. Kay Puttock updated us on her recent experiences in New Zealand, which takes strong measures to protects its nature from invasive species.
Heart of Iowa program
Originally broadcast 04/02/2014
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Pat Schlarbaum's reports on the responses of various mammals to Spring, and announced news about the Decorah Eagle Cam. Kay Puttock updated us on her recent experiences in New Zealand, which takes strong measures to protects its nature from invasive species. Roxanne Thompson interviewed Angie Schreck of ACCESS for the Community Service Appreciation serices, and Susan Franzen gave us a virtual tour of the ECO Fair held last Saturday, March 29.
A full 150 years since its founding, Ames is celebrating its sesquicentennial. A listing of public events can be found here: Sesquicentennial Calender of Events
The Fourth of July fireworks will be on the 3rd of July this year, as well as many other events to commemorate the founding of Ames 150 years ago.
Happy April 1st from Heart of Iowa on KHOI Community Radio.