July 2021

LOCAL TALK 13 July 2021

Originally broadcast 07/13/2021 

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Hickory Grove Park park/lake renovation celebration and rededication. Listen to Interviews with Craig Meyers, Chair Story County Conservation Board and Steve Lekwa past Director Story County Conservation Board.

Erica Place, Outreach Coordinator for SCConservation joined in for her monthly visit covering, the natural areas Story County has to offer; and up and coming events and additional summer activities. 

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer reviews upcoming City Council mtg.  Kayley Barrios Lain, Energy Services Coordinator. updates our listeners about the EV Fast Charger. the ribbon-cutting planned for July 20 and some of the events connected with the 125th anniversary of public power in Ames.

Summer Heat, Core Living Compost, Art of Climate Planning

Originally broadcast 07/12/2021 

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Carissa Moyna, Co-owner of the new compost service in town - Core Compost Living, explains the definition and benefits of composting and describes the new service she and another graduate of ISU have started, removing compost for you and providing clean buckets for pick up. 

Vivian Cook from The EcoTheatre Lab and Ames Climate Action Team, puts out a call for local artists for proposals for art works reflecting the Art of Climate Planning. This project is produced by EcoTheatre Lab and funded by a City of Ames Small Art Grant. There is a $500 grant for each artist. The artists will work in collaboration with EcoTheatre Lab to develop an artwork that reflects the Ames Climate Action Plan. Deadline is Friday July 23. To apply go here.

Keith Morgan, Story County Emergency Management Coordinator informs you about heat and drought: what to watch for in the heat to protect yourself and those you love and hints on how to stay safe in the heat.

LOCAL TALK 6 July 2021

Originally broadcast 07/06/2021 

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Dr. John Paschen, Chair of the Story County Board of Health Updates, percentages, safe practices during certain activities/ variant concerns and potential for increase in cases post 4th celebrations and at start of school.
Discussed how we convince folks to trust and accept with the inoculation series?  
Pat Schlarbaum interview; Carolyn Raffensberger

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Stormwater Analyst Liz Calhoun importance of keeping pollutants out of the stormwater, and the EcoChat is planned for that evening at the Ames Public Library.

Being American: Daughters of the American Revolution, Seeking Asylum, Release of Bill Cosby

Originally broadcast 07/05/2021 

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On this Independence Day weekend Local Talk, Ames native Cynthia Gaunt describes being from a family that dates back to colonial American times and early farmers of the Midwest, including being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Then Licida Membreno, a newly arrived immigrant seeking asylum in the US, describes journeying with her son, from a long-standing indigenous family in Honduras to Ames, Iowa. Ms. Membreno is accompanied by David Hansen, Chair of Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partners (ASIP), a local organization of people who helped her come to Iowa. Hansen describes some of the work ASIP does. 

Matty Tate-Smith, Public Affairs Coordinator for the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault responds to the release of Bill Cosby who was in prison for sex crimes, using this teachable moment to look at the consequences, as well as how the release exemplifies the overall dynamics of sexual assault as criminally abusive behavior.

LOCAL TALK 2 July 2021

Originally broadcast 07/02/2021 

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Local Talk for Friday, July 2, 2021 included the news summary of the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Wood turtle ecology was presented by Dr. Jeffrey Tamplin. His twenty years of research including radio telemetry and life history of this Iowa endangered species pointed out its 18 million year evolution is in jeopardy of extinction in the last 200 years.  Neil Weiss, Assistant Water Control and Pollution Control Director discussed methods to conserve water and a rate increase July 1 was discussed.  The hour was rounded out with a new segment with ISU Extension Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Amber Wengert. Ms. Wengert discussed her program with extension and her job.  Joni Mitchell's All I Want from her album, Blue was featured from its release 50 years ago this week.

Roland Sesquicentennial and Boone Pride Potluck

Originally broadcast 06/30/2021 

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Paul Wierson discussed the July 4 Roland Sesquicentennial with Andy Webb and Bob Higgins.  Since Roland High School and Story City High School were consolidated in 1970, the event is a double celebration with reunions of the classes of the former Roland High School.  The Roland Historical Society has gathered historical materials going back to Roland's Founding with a post office in 1870, so there is  plenty of history displayed, including the antique fire engine in the parade. 
 

The LGBTQ Pride Potluck has a very difference story,  It started when several houses that had Rainbow Flags displayed in their yards found notes stuck to their doors saying "Why don't you Burn that Gay Flag?"  One of those who received the note was City Councilman Elisha Stines, who responded by submitting a resolution of support for Boone's LBTQ citizens to be read into the Consent Agenda at the next City Council meeting.  A more vulgar and threatening note was pinned on a downtown business "Perks and Recreation"  The owners of that business, April Burch and Daniel Ginger-Goodson decided to use the publicity caused by the notes to create the first Pride Celebration in Boone history.  They notified people that "Perks and Recreation" was holding a potluck.  When around sixty people showed up, they took their food across the street to the public Green Space which they had rented for dining and dancing.  Many young families came to enjoy the food and music.

DonnaLonna Kitchen

Originally broadcast 06/29/2021 

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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.

LOCAL TALK 29 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/29/2021 

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Interview with Luke Feilmeier, Hickory Grove Park ranger, Story County Conservation Board about the massive lake restoration project nearing completion and about the rededication ceremony scheduled for July 10th. Susan Gwiasda reviews 4th of July activities in Ames. Ames Fire Chief, Rich Higgins  gives an overview of the recent Union Pacific train derailment and response to the incident and explain how different organizations work together during critical incidents to promote public safety.

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