June 2014

Responsible Dog Ownership

June 6, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 06/06/2014
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This program concentrates on the absolute first step in responsible dog ownership: finding a dog to adopt, whether from a shelter, a rescue organization, or from a breeder. What makes a good breeder and how do you find one? And what about the pejorative term term “puppy mill,” a term which is in fact often used very loosely to cover different sorts of organizations? This show throws some light on the this controversial topic.

Paul Nelson’s Corn Bread

Use a 12” cast iron skillet.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

4 cups corn meal
1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 or 3 cups butter milk (see below)*
3 to 4 tablespoons bacon fat

Prepare the skillet.  (A good cast iron skillet is pretty much required though
you can try 'most anything.) Put skillet with bacon fat in oven and let it get
real hot while you are mixing the devil out out the other stuff.

Bernice’s Really Good Rhubarb Dessert

This recipe makes a small 9x9 pan.
Butter the pan.

For the crust, mix together:
1 cup flour
5 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter (melted)
     cover bottom of pan and bake @ 350 degrees for 15 minutes

For the topping, mix together:
2 eggs, beaten
2 or more cups chopped rhubarb
        (optional - add some peeled, sliced apple)
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
In a separate bowl mix:
1 and 1/2 cup sugar

Primary Election

Co-hosts Greta Anderson and Tom Beell reflect on the results of the June 3rd primary elections. Then, we explore the Summer Learning Program spearheaded by United Way of Story County, which will serve 200 at-risk students in Ames, and dozens more in Nevada.

Primary Election

June 4, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 06/04/2014
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co-hosts Greta Anderson and Tom Beell reflect on the results of the June 3rd primary elections. Then, we explore the Summer Learning Program spearheaded by United Way of Story County, which will serve 200 at-risk students in Ames, and dozens more in Nevada. Jean Kresse, the director of UWSC, explains how United Way has been looking into the causes of systemic poverty and has focused on literacy and hunger as ways to break the cycle. We speak with Leslie Kolhaus, the volunteer coordinator for the summer programs and Diana Schmidt, who is developing the "STEAM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum for the 3-4 graders, and has recruited Ames's finest organizations to be involved. You can be involved, too, by volunteering at the UWSC website.

Digital Freedom

First, we hear from our correspondents Kay Puttock and Kristin Roach. Kay highlights Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa as part of her community service appreciation program, and Kristin brings in Emily Jespersen to talk about this Friday's Art Walk in downtown Ames.

Digital Freedom

June 2, 2014 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 06/02/2014
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First, we hear from our correspondents Kay Puttock and Kristin Roach. Kay highlights Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa as part of her community service appreciation program, and Kristin brings in Emily Jespersen to talk about this Friday's Art Walk in downtown Ames. Then, members of the ISU student club for Digital Freedom join us to discuss their controversial beginnings, their rapid growth, and their plans to start their own radio show on KHOI! Issues of open-source vs. commercial software and "if you don't have anything to hide, why should you care about privacy?" are touched on.

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