May 2021

LOCAL TALK 4 May 2021

Originally broadcast 05/04/2021 

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Mary Greeley Medical Center is sponsoring an event, asking the community to observe a moment of silence at 1:30 PM today to honor and remember those who have passed as a result of the viral pandemic.

Dr. Molly Lee, Associate Director of the Center for Food Security & Public Health at the Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Provides the latest information and updates with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses distribution efforts and the slow down regarding Vaccination acceptance: 88/99 are declining either a portion or all of their scheduled vaccine allocations.  Also discussed; how do we convince people to trust and accept the inoculation series? 

Pat Schlarbaum, Mike Meetz, and Mike Murphy discuss last Saturday’s event that occurred at  East River Valley Park.  Mike Murphy’s audio captures the ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the redesign of the low-head dam area and celebration of Ames being recognized as one of four River Cities in Iowa.  Audio recordings include: the speech from IDNR Director, Kayla Lyon, an interview with Rick Deitz, Skunk River Paddlers, and an interview with Nancy Franz, Story County Conservation Board.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Interim police Chief, Geoff Huff. 

Chief Huff, discusses the mental health initiatives proposed by Mayor, John Haila.  A public forum will be held in the Ames city auditorium, Thursday 20 May 6:30-8:30 PM.  Addressed will be mental health issues resulting from the pandemic and the programs and solutions available and opportunities for public involvement?

Anna, Magnusson  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.

Lime Chiffon Pie

For the Crust:

1 ¼  cups all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks

3 Tablespoons ice water...more if needed

For the Filling:

5 large egg yolks, plus 3 large egg whites, all at room temperature

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

two-thirds cup fresh lime juice (about 4 to 5 limes)

1 Tablespoon finely grated lime zest...plus more for garnish

 

Whipped cream for garnish.

Prepare the crust: Mix flour and salt, cut in the butter cubes, sprinkle ice water into the flour butter mixture until dough comes together. Form dough into a disk,  cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or a few days.

When you are ready to make the pie...Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out pastry and sit it into a 9 in pie shell. Bake it ‘blind’ (unfilled.) Use a piece of parchment on the crust and use pie weights tohelp keep the shape.)  Bake for about 30 minutes – you’ll want the crust a little underdone.  Take crust out of the oven, remove parchment and pie weights, and let the crust cool. 

Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

Filling: In a large bowl, beat 5 egg yolks until thick, gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk, then the lime juice and some lime zest.

In a medium sized bowl beat 3 egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold into the above mixture...pour into cooled pie shell.

Put pie on sheet pan, return to oven bake 20 minutes.

Cool pie on rack...then refrigerate for at least two hours.

Add whipped cream on the top when ready to serve.

 

CAPITOL WEEK 3 May 2021

Originally broadcast 05/03/2021 

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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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