Originally broadcast 01/10/2014
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Renowned meteorologist and climatologist Elwynn Taylor elaborates on the arctic blasts we are currently experiencing and explains what a polar vortex is, as part of a winter weather update.
Ed Engle, newsletter editor for the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers, describes what happened the prior night, when aurora borealis was predicted in our area. He explains what causes aurora borealis (nothern lights) and also explains solar flares.
Originally broadcast 01/08/2014
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This program contains two interviews describing the work of Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) and its history. There is also information about the play "My Name is Rachel Corrie" to be performed in Des Moines, Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, January 12 at Des Moines Onstage, 2124 Grand Ave.
Originally broadcast 12/30/2013
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Bald Eagles have become media sensations through the power of the Internet. Learn about the Decorah eagle cam from its originator, Bob Anderson. There is additional information about the Philippines eagles. Bob’s Raptor Resource Project plans to grow an interest locally to save their national symbol from extinction. Ric Zarwell from Lansing, Iowa explains Golden Eagles and a national survey that indicates a positive trend in their overwintering status in Iowa and along the Upper Mississippi Refuge.
Originally broadcast 12/18/2013
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KHOI volunteers and board members will be going on the air to raise money for KHOI operations on December 10 and 11. There will be an open house throughout the day with refreshments. This beautiful framed print on art canvas of the Decorah Eagles by Iowa Artist Larry Zach will be on display at KHOI, and will be given as a thank you gift to the first donor contributing $1,000 or more to KHOI operations.
Festivities will culminate with the KHOI Winter Party tonight, Wednesday December 11 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Please join us to share friendship, food and warm drink, and to congratulate the hard-working pitchers for a job well done.
Originally broadcast 12/04/2013
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Local Talk kicks off the Community Service Awareness Program, hosted by Kay Puttock, with coverage of Heartland Senior Services, which serves elderly adults in all of Story County with meals, activities, adult day care. Listen to Heartland's director, Elizabeth Beck, describe the amazing new "Combi Oven," which a Story County Community Foundation grant allowed them to purchase. This oven, which does everything but chop the vegetables, will allow Heartland to expand its meals program. Later in the hour, reporter Greta Anderson and guest Wendy Herrick interview Beza Threads founder Josiah Carter, who has partnered with an organization in Ethiopia working to free child slaves and provide them job training. Beza Threads sells scarves made by former slaves directly through its website and through "scarf parties" thrown by people inspired by the cause.
Originally broadcast 12/02/2013
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On Local Talk, we discuss four local concerts: Ames High School Madrigal Dinner (December 5, 6, & 7), Ames Children's Choirs Holiday Concert (December 8), Central Iowa Symphony: Winter Dreams (December 7), and Good Company: A Ceremony of Carols (December 8).
Originally broadcast 11/25/2013
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The City Council has already held a meeting to decide what conditions the City of Ames will require in exchange for financial assistance. On December 10, at 7:00 PM in in the City Council Chambers, the City Council will finalize their TIF grant.
On November 19th, 2013, the Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) awarded $99,016 to 17 non-profit service programs in Story County. KHOI was among 15 recipients, receiving a grant of $6,000, to purchase a console, the central piece of audio equipment in the broadcast studio.
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KHOI’s Local Talk program can now be heard live! Tune in at 7:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings to hear volunteer reporters interview other community members about local events, stories, and topics. This is the first talk program to go live at KHOI; with more to come when the production studio is completed.
