Originally broadcast 04/12/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

KHOI’s Sam Wormley discuss the James Webb Telescope and the progress being made to getting it operational. It is on schedule to begin collecting and transmitting Data in June 2021. 

Story County Conservation Naturalist and Environmental Educator; Beth Waage provides listeners with a monthly update on numerous events and opportunities offered through the county parks system.   As spring gets into full spring a nuber of activities are available for the public to experience our local  natural environment.

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames highlights the oportunity for the public to get a look at the fire house “push” at south Ames station #3;the newest piece of fire equipment (tower) designed to increase the ability to provide rescue aid to citizens in structural emergencies.  

Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer along with Central Iowa Board of Realitors spokesperson, Jason Miller and Iowa Able’s Lynette Plander discuss Fair Housing Month, and remind listeners of the upcoming recognition award (April 26th) of a worthy individual/organization and efforts made to secure quality and equitable housing.  21st of April Vanessa will facilitate a HUD workshop as well as information on (Community Development Block Grants) CDBG funding public forums.

Originally broadcast 04/05/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Dr. Molly Lee, member of the Story County Board of Health joins us for her montly visit. She provides the latest updates of  SARS-2 ( COVID-19), The status of the Seasonal Influenza, the latest numbers and concerns on the high pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in our state.  We also visit about African Swine Fever its status and how we are trying to keep it from gaining hold in the United States. (It is currently found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti).

KHOI’s Pat Schlarbaum and Mike Murphy attended the CO2 Pipeline Rally (bipartisan opposition) that was held at the Capitol building You hear from just a few of those in attendance: Carolyn Rathensperger, Deb Maine, Kim Junker, and Ted Junker.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds us of two street projects that have started, the next city council meeting, and the climate action informational. Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth Previews Tuesday evening’s Council workshop regarding Climate Action Planning.  DEb also provides information on how to stay involved in the process and upcoming sustainability-related events.

Originally broadcast 04/01/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for Friday, April 1, 2022 started with a recap of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.

Recently local ecologist Leland Searles was featured in a national magazine, Sierra Club.  Leland explained  Bewild Rewild in the Midwest that includes wildlife Corridors, Core Areas and Carnivores in the Iowa landscape.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer with the City of Ames, invited Bill Schmidt, Resource Recovery Manager with the City to talk about recyclables and free clean up days to come.

Mary Wilkins with ISU Extension Story County rounded out the hour with

Registrations due soon for:

• April 6 begins our 6 week Young Explorers program for youth ages 2-4 with a parent
• April 11 Money Sense – registrations accepted through Monday, April 4 for this program

May programs:

• InterACT program for parents and students in grades 3-5; 4 week virtual series
• Mindful teen workshop with the Ames Public Library

Summer program offerings are now available on our website  

Music for the program recognized April Fool’s Day with Little Feat, Fool Yourself, Annie Lennox from The Night That Changed America, Fool on a Hill and the Beatles with Fool on the Hill.

Originally broadcast 03/29/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Mike Meetz stops by Wildbirds Unlimited to visit with Todd Burras and Matthew Card about early spring migrants for our monthly Feathered Friends Tuesday.

Mike Meetz meets with John Pohlman, vice president of the non-profit environmental organization, the Outdoor Alliance of Story County to learn about upcoming events sponsored by the OASC. 

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames provides our listeners with information on the mainstreet bridge that passes over Grand Avenue.  Susan also reminds interested citizens that there is still time to apply for the newly commisioned Ames Police Advisory Board.

City Parks and Recreation Director, Keith Abraham discusses the opening date of the Homewood Golf Course, the start of numerous activities including exercise offerings, soccer leagues, when ball diamonds will be ready, scheduled work on the indoor ice facilities, the Ada Hayden water accesibilty project, as well as a number of other recreational opportunities.