November 2020

Thanksgiving Conversation

Originally broadcast 11/25/2020 

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As hosts Gina McAndrews and Susan Franzen gathered with today's guests, we discovered that they had all worked together in the past, so our interview became a conversation. Policy Manager for Center for Rural Affairs, told us about legislation in the Farm Bill that will help small town businesses, including increasing the number of small meat packing plants.  Founder/leader of Mustard Seed Farm, Alice McGary, described the diverse crops and activities at the farm, as well as reminding us of the Native American heritage of Thanksgiving. And finally Mary Swander, poet-laureate of Iowa, told us about the very personal story of her cancer treatment with Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, subject of her newly released biography, "The Maverick MD."

 

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Tuesday 24 NOVEMBER, 2020

Originally broadcast 11/24/2020 

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Welcome to Local Talk on KHOI Community Radio, where we explore the People, Stories, and Events in Central Iowa and provide important information as we work together to lessen and one day gain control of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am Mike Meetz, your host for this hour, along with engineer Mike Murphy, Anna Magnusson alias; Anna Banana, and our good friend and neighbor, Pat Schlarbaum-
Good morning friends!
(Music) John Hartford, Indian War Whoop; O’Bro Where at Thou, 1m 31s 
Mike Meetz shares his (Turkey Thanksgiving Story)
Steve Sullivan, Mary Greeley Medical Center Director of Marketing and Community Relations: share some updates;
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity range number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases centered, adequate bed space,
staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations.
Dr. Megan Srinivas is an Infectious Disease Physician who’s main focus is to address the disparities of the health resource allocation in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity (range of effects), number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases concentrated, adequate bed space, staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations in her area.
Funding Pitch with Pat
Susan Qwiasda, Ames Public Relations Officer,
Andrea Cardenas, Ames Health Promotion Coordinator
Ames City employee COVID-positive numbers increase, “COVID-19 fatigue,” and what she is learning about virus spread within the City organization. suggestion mitigation actions to reduce holiday risks.
(Music) John Denver, Eagles and Horses 4m 45s
Anna, KHOI’s Top Good News Banana
Engineered by Mike Murphy and produced by Lynne Carey and Ursula Ruedenberg. Our theme song, is Backtrackin’ by Tom Richards and Al Harris
from their CD, the Ballad of Kate Shelley.
Our membership drive continues and we need your financial support so Please go to our website at KHOI dot ORG and press the Donate Button to begin the process of becoming a member of this fine community radio station. Remember, you the listener, are what makes KHOI meaningful.

 

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Tuesday 17 NOVEMBER, 2020

Originally broadcast 11/17/2020 

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Mike Meetz, your host for this hour, along with engineer Mike Murphy, Anna Magnusson alias; Anna Banana, and our good friend and neighbor, Pat Schlarbaum
Music: BuffySaint-Marie;You Got To Run (Spirit of the Wind)
COVID-19 Press conference held by Interfaith Alliance regarding masks and Governor Reynolds' proclama;on. The sound file is in TODAY'S SHOW called Interfaith press Conference.
Lead in : Yesterday, many Iowans and organizations, under the banner of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, called upon Governor Kim Reynold, in a press conference, to immediately sign an order for a statewide mask mandate and to follow the recommendations of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Susan Franzen reports
Pat “Pitch”
Tyler Harms, Executive Director of Iowa Young Birders
Describe your role and a bit about the organization.
When did this organization start, Who are your target birders, goals, Where do you meet, How can new folks get involved, Special Equipment needed, parent involvement, Can others help out with support with expenses for example.
Special birds seen or reports of this time of season?
Any last words before “we fly the coop” (LOL)
Music: Rockin’ Robin (Bobby Day)
You are Listening to Local Talk I am Mike Meetz your Host for this hour and If you have just joined us
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer,
Mike Brown is Distribution Manager, Water and electricity safety, ice on transmission lines and trees, outages, tips on winter weather preparation.
Music Neil Young; Heart of Gold (lead into a KHOI pitch)
Anna, KHOI’s Top Good News Banana (Tune-in Tuesday)
This program is engineered by Mike Murphy and produced by Lynne Carey and Ursula Ruedenberg. I have been your host Mike Meetz.
Our theme song, is Backtrackin’ by Tom Richards and Al Harris from their CD, the Ballad of Kate Shelley.
We are in week two of our membership drive and need your financial support so Please go to our website at KHOI dot ORG and press the Donate Button to begin the process of becoming a member of this fine community radio station. Remember you, the listener, are what makes KHOI meaningful and possible.

 

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Foxes, Carol Puckrose poetry

Originally broadcast 11/19/2020 

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Today's Local Talk featured a discussion about foxes with Meskawki Tribal Historian Johnathon Buffalo.  And Susan Gwiasda included Justin Clausen, Operation Manager with the City.  Anna Bananna rounded out the hour with Carol Puckrose poetry.

 

Featuring Wednesday Local Talk Shows

Originally broadcast 11/18/2020 

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As part of this year's membership drive, we featured stories about the producers of the Wednesday shows both locally produced and syndicated.  The host of one of these shows, Ed Fallon, came on to discuss with Paul Wierson the changes in radio broadcasting over the years, as well as the unique philosophy of his talk show, "The Fallon Forum" (4 p.m. Wednesday on KHOI).

 

Eagles, Sustainability Discussion, Poetry by Carol Puckrose

Originally broadcast 11/13/2020 

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Today's Local Talk featured Decorah Eagle cam by Executive Director, John Howe.  Eagles are preparing nests for nesting next February.  Merry Rankin welcomed a sustainability discussion with Ayodeji Oluwalana. And the hour was rounded out by Anna Bananna Magnuson featuring poetry by Carol Puckrose.

 

Eagles, Sustainability Discussion, Poetry by Carol Puckrose

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 11/13/2020
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Today's Local Talk featured Decorah Eagle cam by Executive Director, John Howe.  Eagles are preparing nests for nesting next February.  Merry Rankin welcomed a sustainability discussion with Ayodeji Oluwalana.  And the hour was rounded out by Anna Bananna Magnuson featuring poetry by Carol Puckrose. 

 

Veterans Day, Meskwaki Code Talkers, Fran's Piano

Originally broadcast 11/11/2020 

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Leanne Harter started our Veteran's Day program by listing the many Story County events scheduled.  Then we turned to Paul Wierson's family story from Armistice Day before going to Tama to celebrate Native American Heritage Month as Emily Chyma described how the students at South Tama High School will be honoring the Meskwaki Veterans. This led to the discovery of the story of the Meskwaki Code Talkers.  We ended our show with Kolleen Taylor, director of the Bertha Bartlett Library telling us about the arrival of Frances Bartlett Kinney's Steinway piano, which has been donated to the library.

 

Veteran’s Day, KHOI Fund Drive week, The Miracle play ground

Originally broadcast 11/10/2020 

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Observe Veteran’s Day and remember and honor those who served.   

However, because the precautions we all must take due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ceremonies held will be different than in years past.  Our first guests this morning are; 
 
State Senator, Senator Herman Quirmbach from the Ames Patriotic Council and we also have with us Colonel Michael Wunn, who will be the guest speaker on Veterans Day. describe what Veteran’s Day observance means to them and how the ceremony will be observed.
 
We are in our KHOI Fund Drive week, Anne and Pat pitch for KHOI fund drive and provided information on membership and also spoke about two concerts (noted as Pantorium Sessions)
 
Gavin Jerome, instructor of The Comedy Class at ISU described how this class developed and how the students participate and visited breifly about the KHOI Comedy College. Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer, and Keith Abrams Ames Park and Recreation and talked about The Miracle play ground.
 
Anna Banana Magnusson Heart to Heart Segment on Philathropy

Anne and Pat pitch for the KHOI Fund Drive.

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