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Originally broadcast 05/31/2021 |
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 05/31/2021 |
Local Talk Memorial Day included Marilyn Schnormeier discussed the ALTRUSA Garden Tour that included Lyon Hart Gardens at 725 Hodge Ave, Hillside Hostas at Dee and Don Draper 4912 W. 190th St., Russ Hoffman Martha Stewart 1027 Ridgewood Ave., Kris and Tom Jurik Peonies, 5658 95th St., Veronica Lorson Fowler 1031 Ridgewood Ave., And Reiman Gardens. Peregrine nesting at Great Spirit Bluff ongoing update, hatching is imminent. Peregrine phenology and Ho-Chunk Memorial Day of flying flags for the day of dearly departed from their walnut carrying cases. Ursula Ruedenberg interviewed State Representative Herman Quirmbach about Patriot of Ames programs for today's Memorial Day observances.
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Originally broadcast 05/28/2021 |
Local Talk for Friday, May 28 included a discussion concerning a 11,600 head cattle feedlot for Supreme Beef in head waters of Bloody Run trout stream. Larry Stone, Clayton County conservationist discussed the permit process. Jess Mazour with Sierra Club included an appeal to contact the Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Ms. Kayla Lyon, to rescind permit to Supreme Beef.
Kellee Omlid, Recreation Superintendent with the City of Ames discussed the opening of Furnam Pool Saturday, May 29. Also Kellee told listeners of other activities to sign up for this summer on the City of Ames website on their Parks and Recreation site. Pickle Ball and Outdoor Yoga classes were featured.
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Originally broadcast 05/26/2021 |
As we are able to do more live post-COVID road trips for Local Talk, hosts Gina McAndrews, Paul Wierson and Susan Franzen went back through the KHOI archives to pick our favorite trips from past years. We visited with Lyn Wilkinson owner of Lake Robbins Ballroom, an amazing dance hall in the middle of a corn field. Following up on our recent story about Kate Shelley Park, Joe Reuter, owner of much of the former Kate Shelley farm, took us Walking in the Footsteps of Kate Shelley. With the restaurant at Nyland Corner opening again, we learned its history from former owner Sandra Huemann-Kelley.. We heard Kay Munson's reminiscences of the 1930s attraction of the artesian spring filled Lake Comar. And finally Keri Rojas told us how the whole town of Webster City joined together to restore their historic Webster Theater to bring life back to Main Street after a major industry pulled out of town.
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Originally broadcast 05/25/2021 |
Listen to the DonnaLonna Kitchen live - Tuesdays at noon (repeated Tuesday at 7:00 PM) on KHOI 89.1 MHz. Chef Donna Prizgintas and farmer, artist Lonna Nachtigal explore the local food scene with lively discussion and good humor. DLK talks about food, farming, recipes, advice, opinions and more.
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Originally broadcast 05/25/2021
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Mary Wilkins; ISU Extension and Youth Outreach Coordinator Education/Youth reviews a number of activities and summer programs for youth . Options include in person outdoor and activity packets designed to pick up and take home.
Marlene Ehresman; Director of the Iowa Wildlife Center. Marlene reviewed what is involved to successfully overwinter “rescued” bats, the reasons for the large number of bats held this past season at the center and why the planned release dates faced delays.
Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer reminds listens the Ames City Council will meet this evening and one item of special interest is the Council’s Mask Mandate for public areas and lets us know that the outdoor aquatic center opens memorial day weekend.
Municipal Engineer, Tracy Peterson discusses the completion of the Welch Avenue project the design and amenities associated with it and the ribbon cutting to dedicate it’s completion. She also provides an update on the progress of the Grand Avenue extension to south 16th avenue.
Anna, Magnusson KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day. Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs;
Tom Russell’s; All Things Piano, Donna Prizgintas and Lana Nachtigal’s; Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes with Sam Wormley and Mike Meetz, Anna Magnusson’s Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek at Thursday’s, You Name It , presented by Mike Murphy.
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Originally broadcast 05/24/2021 |
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 05/20/2021
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Today's Local Talk featured a report from an evangelical pastor who has become a humanist, Edward Kelly, from Red Oak, Iowa. Mr. Kelly carried a powerful message concerning systemic racism in our institutions including our churches. Doug Watsabaugh from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Eden Prairie is a community in Hennepin County where George Floyd was killed. The program was rounded out with a segment provided by Susan Gwiasda and Interim Police Chief discussing a mental health forum at City Auditorium tonight at 6:30PM. Mental health needs have been increasing from the effects of the pandemic. And Anna Bananna gave everyone a positive lift from our daily lives in her Heart to Heart messages.
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Originally broadcast 05/19/2021 |
Brian Lammers, executive director of Hamilton County Conservation, and Duane Hendrickson, Jewell Fire Chief, told us about their collaboration in raising money to purchase rescue craft for Little Wall Lake. This led to a lengthy discussion of the development of Little Wall Lake as a source of recreation for this area and the role that Jewell plays in providing essential services for towns in the surrounding counties. Going to the western edge of our listening area, Regan Hannigan of Jefferson Matters told us about Arts in Jefferson including rooftop art, Belltower Festival, RVP 1875, and History Boy Theatre.
Susan Gwiazda, Ames Public Relations Officer, reported that there will be a vote at the (May 25) Ames City Council Meeting on repealing the Mask Ordinance. Sarah Willeford, executive director of Iowa Library for the Blind, described the work of that organization, which was just awarded the outstanding 2020-21 award for the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.
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Originally broadcast 05/18/2021 |
Andrew Drake; [luthier (guitar builder)] A local Nevada, Iowa craftsman, visits with Mike Meetz and Stephanie Bates to share some information about his guitar building techniques.
Dr. Donald Lewis, Iowa State University, Professor of Entomology joins us to share the latest buzz and interesting facts about the large number of wasps that local community members are encountering.
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Ames Public Library Director Sheila Schofer.
Susan; City Council meeting, Reviews the Mayor’s Bike Ride high points, reminds us of the Furman pool opening, and ribbon-cutting for the Emma McCarthy-Lee pedestrian bridge.
Sheila Reviews the walk-in opportunity to receive a COVID vaccination. Updates us on extending hours and reviews the library summer program schedule.
Anna, Magnusson KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.
Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs;
Tom Russell’s; All Things Piano, Donna Prizgintas and Lana Nachtigal’s; Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes with Sam Wormley and Mike Meetz, Anna Magnusson’s Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek at Thursday’s, You Name It , presented by Mike Murphy.
