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Originally broadcast 03/29/2021 |
In-depth information about local politics and Iowa government hosted by Laura Belin and Dennis Hart. Laura and Dennis take an in-depth look at the week’s legislative actions, government agencies, the governor, and other events that affect the Iowa government. This show takes you behind the scenes, as lawmakers and elected officials act on matters that affect you and your family.
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Originally broadcast 03/29/2021
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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.
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Originally broadcast 03/26/2021 |
Dennis Hart provided an excellent recap of the week in the news for the Ames Tribune. Chris Adkins, naturalist for the Dallas County Conservation Board provided a wonderful iteration concerning starting a fire with bow drill design. The ceremonial fire for spring equinox March 21 was described in detail. Kayley Barrios Lane discussed energy programs for the City of Ames. And Anna Banana included Carole Pluckrose in person virtually on Zoom from London with her poetry.
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Originally broadcast 03/24/2021 |
We started with a discussion of the The Road I Grew Up On: Requiem for a Vanishing Era a recent publication by Helen Gunderson. Cornelia Flora, author of Rural Communities: Legacy and Change discussed this important project. Turning to the history of the Dakota, who left Iowa as it was becoming a state, Kevin Mason, History Professor at Wartburg College, explained their response to US government policies in his upcoming article Inkaputa in Iowa: Dakota Decline, Dispossession and Erasure. Ray Youngbear, Meskwaki writer, musician, performing artist and American Book Award Recipient (2016) explained how he and his wife are raising their children, passing on their culture and values on the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama County.
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Originally broadcast 03/23/2021 |
Keith Winefeldt describes his business, “Burgers on the Fly” gives us a historical account of its development his challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, describes some of the menu items and special offerings including offering vegetarian options.
Mike Meetz and Pat Schlarbaum briefly describe the past Sunday’s Ames Reads Leopold annual event held at the various the memorial rocks honoring influential Iowa Conservationists at Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Wolf Osterreicht shares what he is observing at Ada Hayden Heritage park. and discusses some early and unusual observations and provided some tips for folks who may want to view the area.
Susan Qwiasda; Communications Officer for the City of Ames provides timely information on City events and Ames Police Commander Jason Tuttle Reviews that this is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and explains the outdoor weather warning system, why the sirens are activated, and what should we do when we hear them. He also emphasizes that as the weather warms, it’s important to remember to share the roads. Automobile and truck drivers should be on the lookout for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians
Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; All Things Piano, Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek of Thursday’s, You Name It.
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Originally broadcast 03/22/2021 |
In-depth information about local politics and Iowa government hosted by Laura Belin and Dennis Hart. Laura and Dennis take an in-depth look at the week’s legislative actions, government agencies, the governor, and other events that affect the Iowa government. This show takes you behind the scenes, as lawmakers and elected officials act on matters that affect you and your family.
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Originally broadcast 03/22/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news from the past week.
Neil Upadhyay, Director of Hotel Operations and Assistant General Manager of Gateway Hotel and Convention Center, describes the struggle to stay afloat in the hotel business with little clientele due to reduced travel and drastic staff reduction Although some other area hotels have had trouble, the Gateway is positioned to remain open despite operating at a loss during the pandemic. Also, Upadhyay, who is 24 years old, tells a little bit of his own story as an Inian-American from Chicago who moved to Story City as a teenager and eventually ended up a manager of the Gateway.
Sudhanva Kashyap, award-winning landscape photographer, describes his process and artistic mission. His work, which features landscapes in extraordinarily beautiful color and design, is currently being exhibited at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters on Main street in Ames. Kashyap is a postdoctoral researcher at ISU in science, from Bangalore India.
Nadav Mer, owner of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, talks about the meaning of art work displayed at the coffee shop, which has taken on even more importance in Pandemic times. Mer assures us that Morning Bell Coffee Roasters is surviving the pandemic.
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Originally broadcast 03/19/2021
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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.
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Originally broadcast 03/17/2021 |
We celebrated St. Patrick's Day and Women's History Month together by congratulating the Ballard Bombers for winning the 4A conference championship in girl's basketball. This was especially memorable in 2021 because several of the high school basketball stars also had leading roles in a newly released film, New Providence, which tells the story of the end of six on six girls basketball. Paul Wierson filled us in on some of the history of how the game was played and why it was so popular. Moving to Iowa State, we continued the Cranford Apartment story by featuring one of the women faculty who lived there, Dorothy Lee, whose colleague David Gradwohl gave a tribute to this revolutionary anthropologist. Her insightful use of novels to see the inside of cultures led to an exploration of a popular contemporary genre -- romance novels. Leigh Williamson, who has had a long and very successful career writing, and teaching how to write romance novels, explained the characteristics and appeal of these "happily ever after" love stories.
In honor of St. Patrick's day we turned to internationally known Irish tenor, Michael Londra who spoke from his home in Ames about "Ireland With Michael" -- a virtual concert to benefit CY Stephens.
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Originally broadcast 03/16/2021 |
Gary Guthrie planting over 1300 trees on 2 acres with help from Luke Gran (Prudenterra of Iowa) to design a tree labyrinth.
Gary defines what a labyrinth is and the purpose and numerous benefits derived spiritually and environmentally. Luke shares his knowledge used to determine the best species of trees and understory plantings for the site.
Andrew Kleeman, Nevada High school’s social studies instructor and head Football coach is one of the advisors for the school’s Ethics Team. Mr. Kleeman describes the history and origin of the club and the difference compared to a formal debate team. The Nevada Ethics Team is made up of students from each class year. We learn how discussion subjects are selected, the training involved for the Team members, and benefits derived for society when the diplomatic art of civil discourse and persuasion are practiced. The Nevada Team has reached the National finals and are currently preparing for competition to be held later this spring.
Deb Schildroth Assistant City Manager, shared some upcoming city events and then introduced Jahmai Fisher and Madesh Samanu, board members of the Ames Human Relations Commission who reviewed their rolls associated with the commission and described upcoming awards; the Humanitarian Award and A Home For Everyone award. Also reviewed procedures on how to file a concern/complaint if it is warranted.
Offers Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs: All Things Piano, Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek of Thursday’s, You Name It.
