LOCAL TALK 19 October 2021

Originally broadcast 10/19/2021 

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KHOI’s Sam Wormley joins us to discuss the upcoming Influenza season while we are still experiencing the COVID -19 pandemic and what some of the most current safety practices we need to incorporate to keep others in our community as well as ourselves safe as we go about our day. Sam Wormley then  describes a new program that will be airing on  KHOI in the near future; The Central Iowa Symphony performances for the 2021-22 season Pat Schlarbaum had an opportunity to visit with  Joe Anderson  incumbent candidate seeking a new term with the Nevada School Board Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer for the City of Ames Hello, Susan updates us on the Climate action plan meetings and then Keith Abraham Directors of Parks and Recreation visits with us about Franklin Park improvements and a ribbon cutting, along with the Ada Hayden boat launch for physically challenged users the upgrade to the fishing pier, and activities at the Miracle Park. Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.

LOCAL TALK 15 October 2021

Originally broadcast 10/15/2021 

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Local Talk for Friday, October 15 featured the news summary by Dennis Hart.  Gina Nichols provided a podcast promoting sustainable agriculture.  Taylor Squanor provided a delightful report as a soil particle and all the ecology that entails in Iowa.  Susan Gwiasda invited Sara Van Meeteren Building Official to promote no leaf burning, no interior furniture outdoors, and October Fire Prevention Month. ISU Extension Ag and Natural Resources Program Director encouraged listeners to attend Business Plan Express training Nov. 9 and 16 6:30PM - 8.  Their offices are located at 1421 South Bell Ave. or 515-337-1601 or extension@iastate.edu/story.  Wolf Oesterreich provided a great migration report from Ada Hayden Heritage Park.  He encouraged weekend visitors to watch for Great Blue Heron, Spotted Towhee, Ruddy Duck, Bald Eagle and Osprey. Music was Morning Dew by Bonnie Dobson, and Jeff Beck Truth album featuring lead vocal extraordinaire, Rod Stewart.

Carolyn Klaus, forums, issues, candidates

Originally broadcast 10/13/2021 

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Our introduction to the November 2 school board elections in Story and Boone Counties was thanks to (1) Carolyn Klaus, president of the Ames Story County League of Women Voters, (2) Pat Schlarbaum, who recorded "Coffee With the Candidates" on October 9 in Nevada, and (3) Paul Wierson and Anna Magnuson, who discussed the issues and how we become informed in 2021.  For personal voting information go to vote411.

Ames School Board Candidates Scott Dryer and Rolf Duvick

Originally broadcast 10/11/2021 

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Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news.

In KHOI's ongoing series of interviews with candidates for the Board of the Ames School District, candidates William Scott Dryer and Rolf Duvick describe their thoughts about last year's and future decisions for the School Board and their approach to carrying out this public service. 

Keith Morgan, Story County Community Emergency Coordinator, gives early seasonal advice on how to prepare now, when it's easy and convenient, for the oncoming winter season. He also tells us a little bit about his profession - who becomes Emergency Management Coordinators, how these services are managed around the state, and how the field has changed.  He tells us how his experience and training in the military prepared him for his work in Story County.

LOCAL TALK 8 October 2021

Originally broadcast 10/08/2021 

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Local Talk for Friday, Oct. 8 kicked off with Dennis Hart news summary from Ames Tribune.  A raptor release story at the 4H Camp SW of Ames highlighted all the good rehabilitation work performed by SOAR, Saving Our Avian Resources and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.  Terrie Hoefer and Randy Farnum were featured professionals that contributed greatly to the 4H Camp program over the years.  Merry Rankin, Sustainability Director with Iowa State and the City of Ames discussed Supplemental Input Committee work with the City's Climate Action Plan.  Save the date Oct. 25, 6PM for the first Town Hall meeting at City Hall concerning this project.  For further information go to CityofAmes/Sustainability.  Virginia Nichols presented a podcast concerning soil health and cover crops.  Music was provided by Doug Wood, In Our Hands, which complimented the 4H Camp story greatly.  They featured what a difference people can provide.

DonnaLonna Kitchen - Livestock on the Land with Nick Ohde

Originally broadcast 10/05/2021 

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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 5 October 2021

Originally broadcast 10/05/2021 

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Dr Molly Lee with the Story County Board of Health with updates and information regarding the latest on the COVID-19 virus, Influenza season, vaccination availability and precautions and practices to implement and reminder us that Story County mask mandate in county governmental buildings and at the discretion of owners of business and their options. Doug Harr, President of the Audubon Council reviews the bird count at the High Trestle Trail Annual Hawk Watch (count). Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer for the City of Ames/ and Director of Parks and Recreation, Keith Abraham share with our listeners upcoming events and review project wrap-up and features to enjoy within our City Parks and open spaces. Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.

Kelly Winfrey Candidate for School Board, SOAR releases 5 Raptors, Darla Best Sells Housewares by the Amish

Originally broadcast 10/04/2021 

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Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news of the past week.

Kelly Winfrey, candidate for the Ames School District Board, explains her vision, goals, and qualifications. In this November’s election there will be seven candidates who have filed for three open seats on the Ames School Board. The open seats belong to: Gina Perez (who has resigned and whose seat is temporarily being filled by Jane Acker), Monic Behnken, who is not running for re-election, and Jamet Colton, who is not running for re-election. Currently the seven candidates are: Brett Becker, William Scott Dryer, Rolf Duvick, Tom Purl, Amy Erica Smith, Kira Werstein, Kelly Winfrey.

Terry Hoefer, who is a volunteer at SOAR – Saving Our Avian Resource, describes how this organization rehabilitates and releases injured raptors, and the story of its Director, Kay Newman.  On Sunday, SOAR released five raptors – two screech owls, two red tailed hawks, and a bald eagle – at a community event at the former 4-H Camp that was recently purchased by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for public use.

Darla Best sells household products made by Amish families at the Ames downtown farmers market (Oct. 9 & 16), the indoor farmers market at the Ames North Grand Mall, Nevada High School (Nov. 13 & 14), and Ankeny Santa's Workshop (Nov. 6). Darla describes the Amish families that make them.  For information about Gingerich Amish Baskets, contact Darla at darlajbest@q.com.

LOCAL TALK 1 October 2021

Originally broadcast 10/01/2021 

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Dennis Hart with his weekly summary of the news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.

KHOI’s Pat Schlarbaum recently visited with Ingrid Gronstahl with the Iowa Environmental Council to discuss water quality concerns in Iowa and how we as individuals can become involved. Susan Gwiasda with the City of Ames reviews

River City of the Year weekend celebrations/events. Fire Chief Rich Higgins Kick-off to Fire Prevention week/month and tasks we need to do and be aware of to keep safe. 7:45 AM Thank you Rich Higgins, Fire Chief and Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer for the City of Ames. Stephanie Daniels with Iowa State University Extension has joined us. Hello Stephanie what do you have to share with our listeners?

Thank You Stephanie!

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