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Originally broadcast 04/05/2021 |
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 04/05/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news from the past week.
Dennis Hart sits down with Jenny Risner, Superintendent of Ames Community School District for a at the end of a school year dominated by the pandemic to give a report on what happened, where Ames schools are now, changes in the future, building progress of the new Ames High School, and recent criticisms from the Iowa legislature of the Ames School District for their "Black Lives Matter Week" to "affirm diverse identities in the classroom."
KHOI Naturalist tells us about the bumble bees, who are now back with Spring.
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Originally broadcast 04/02/2021
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Local Talk for April 2 included Dennis Hart's recap of the news from the pages of the Ames Tribune. 2009 Poet Laureate of Iowa, Mary Swander, provided a delightful background for her podcasts that can be enjoyed at AgArts from Horse and Buggy Land. Ron Edwards with Ames Animal Shelter provided a great summary of current cats in the shelter, no dogs, yet an adorable rabbit hoping for a foster home. More information at AmesAnimalShelter.com. Anna Banana featured heart warming Heart to Heart messages to round out the show.
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Originally broadcast 03/31/2021 |
We focused on two outstanding Native American Women -- Mary YoungBear, Meskwaki, who was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 2020. Maria Pearson, Yankton Sioux, who is known as "The Founding Mother of the modern Indian repatriation movement," and NAGPRA. Both spent their childhood outside Iowa, but were strongly influenced by their Native grandmothers.
We have an interview with Mary Young Bear about the remarkable history of the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama County, where she is Art Conservator and Curator at the MeskwakiCultural Center and Museum. Students from Wartburg College (Silvia Oakland, Dominic Hanson, Courney Stucker, Nathan Stephany, Lauren Wisdom, Anshika Singh ) are preparing a video documentary about Maria Pearson and had a lot to tell us about their research and how they are adapting journalism to video production.
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Originally broadcast 03/30/2021 |
Rob Denson, President of DMACC 10th most successful community college in the nation; exceedingly proud to have attained this rating, Discussed The Des Moines Area Community College’s major rolls. These include; providing continuing education or retraining opportunities, offer high school graduates program options for a 2 year degree and continue/complete a four year program by partnering with Iowa’s universities, and as technology changes occur prepare our future work force through business partnerships, internships, and training arrangements provided to the student at an affordable cost.
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer provided updates on golf course openings a few construction updates and future meeting notices.
Rich Higgins, Ames Fire Chief, talked As we transition into the spring season. We review some basic fire safety practices. Reviewed In home smoke detectors and CO2 detectors, planning and practice business and home fire escape procedures. Reviewed outdoor City Ordinances and recreational fire safety.
Story County Conservation announcements re: use of trails and precautions to take to keep the trail in good condition and safely enjoy using them.
Anna Magnussen, KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.
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.
