July 2015

Nevada: County Fair and Briggs Terrace Evergreen Lane

July 22, 2015 - 7:00am -- ron

Nevada resident Jessica Eyanson offers a portrait of community life and spirit in Nevada as she describes various ways residents gather to help and support each other, as well as the Nevada and Colo volunteer fire departments.

Kris Corbin, a volunteer at the Nevada Historical Society and Vice Chairman of the Board, gives some background history and a tour of Briggs Terrace Evergreen Lane, the museum/mansion in Eastern Nevada, whose grounds also house historic structures including carriage houses, the George Child log house, and Halley School. Corbin explains how and why the estate house was built and tells us about the people that lived there, offering a glimpse into early life in Nevada.

In “Tuning into Agriculture,” reporter Greta Anderson interviews Chasity Moody, a young farmer and competitor at the Story County Fair happening in Nevada. Chastity describes how she has prepared herself and the animals she will show.

Madeleines

For this recipe you will need two special Madeleine cookie pans but once you have the pans you will use it frequently because these cookies are charmingly easy to make.

Everyday Math, Research Integrity and Kids Co’Motion

Originally broadcast 07/17/2015
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Dr. Marc Chamberland, Professor of Mathematics at Grinnell College, talks about his book, "Single Digits: In Praise of Small Numbers" and brings a new perspective to math in everyday life.

Dr. Wolfgang Kliemann, Iowa State University Associate Vice President for Research gives us a perspective on research fraud and the conviction of Dr. Pong-Dyou Han, a research scientist at Iowa State University.

Later in the show, Valerie Williams from Kids Co’Motion tells us more about inspiration for dance, music and choreography for children. Kids Co'Motion will present "Bug Me!" on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 PM at the Ames City Auditorium.

Hosts: Varad Diwate and Paul Hertz

 

Story County Fair and 4-H History

We highlighted the Story County Youth Fair, coming up on July 25-29, and 4-H, the organization that provides the structure for youth who participate in the fair.

This year, 2015, marks the 75th anniversary of the first countywide fair held at the Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada. We were joined by guests Carolyn and Ralph Manning, retired from ISU Extension, who have written a history of 4-H in Story County, and Melissa McEnany, an Extension employee who works with the Clover Kids, the 4-H program for children in grades K-3.

Story County Fair and 4-H History

July 15, 2015 - 7:00am -- ron

Originally broadcast 07/15/2015
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We highlighted the Story County Youth Fair, coming up on July 25-29, and 4-H, the organization that provides the structure for youth who participate in the fair.

This year, 2015, marks the 75th anniversary of the first countywide fair held at the Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada. We were joined by guests Carolyn and Ralph Manning, retired from ISU Extension, who have written a history of 4-H in Story County, and Melissa McEnany, an Extension employee who works with the Clover Kids, the 4-H program for children in grades K-3.

During the second half of the program, we talked with current 4-Hers Lauren Rosberg, Justine Rosberg, and Katie Hodge, who shared some of their experiences with 4-H and the Story County Fair.

We closed with our weekly Tuning In To Agriculture segment. Greta Anderson talked with sweet corn grower Chuck Brekke about the sweet corn harvest and ISU assistant professor and extension specialist Ajay Nair about growing degree days.

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