LOCAL TALK 15 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/15/2021 

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Jeff Kopaska, Fisheries Biometrician, IDNR Reviews the history of research on Ada Hayden Heritage Park, The unique properties of the water body here in central Iowa, the measures and practices taken to protect the water quality to insure an important fishery, its value to wildlife and our community for recreational, physical and emotional health, as well as providing  an emergency back-up freshwater source for the community .

Tom (Florek) and Doug (Gentile) recording artists familiar to our KHOI listeners, and their traveling band promote their community fundraiser concert for KHOI FM radio, this Saturday 19th,  from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dog Eared Books located at 203 Main Street, Ames, Iowa.  

Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer informs listeners of special City Council meeting this evening and also of additional US Flag drop-off sites for proper/honorable disposal ceremony - conducted by the American Legion Post.  

Resource Recovery Plant Superintendent Bill Schmitt  shares project updates including; No Charge Spring Yard Waste Day on June 19. success of the Food Waste Diversion Program, reminds listeners of glass recycling, and describes the upcoming Rummage RAMPage event.

Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day. Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs.

CAPITOL WEEK 14 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/14/2021 

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Listen to Capitol Week - 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.

Iowa National Summer Transportation Virtual Summer Camp, New Story County Weather Emergency Alert System for Cell Phones

Originally broadcast 06/14/2021 

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Patricia Bahr, from the University of Iowa Center for Excellence in Development in  Disabilities announces the Iowa National Summer Transportation Institute, a virtual "summer camp" for students in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades interested in transportation. The camp, sponsored by the Department of Transportation's Civil Rights Bureau, is an interactive and engaging introduction to professions behind the different forms of mass transportation and provides information about career opportunities and training in skills and preparation for applying to college. The camp will feature professionals in different types of mass transportation and engineers who tutor in STEM skills. The camp will begin onJuly 21 and last two weeks, every weekday for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. The program is free of charge. To sign up or for more information, contact Patricia Bahr at  651-226-4603 or  patricia-bahr@uiowa.edu or downlaod the application form here.

Keith Morgan, Story County Emergency Management Coordinator, announces a recently upgraded mass notification system provided by Iowa Homeland Security to Story Co, available at no cost. -Individuals will be able to elect to receive Severe ThunderStorm watches/warnings, Tornado watches/warnings, Flood & Flash Flood watches and warning. The service allows you to self-identify medical conditions for emergency management and can identify the scale and scope of response requirements for special needs. One individual can register the entire family and manage the account if phone numbers change. To register, go here.

LOCAL TALK 11 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/11/2021 

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Local Talk for June 11, 2021 featured Carolyn Raffensberger, Director of Science and Environmental Health Network discussing the termination of Keystone XL Pipeline and death of Sicaguna Lakota Chief, Leonard Crow Dog.  Merry Rankin, Sustainability Director for City of Ames and Iowa State University discussed College Creek Cleanup for June 12, 10AM - 2PM. Gather at Parking Lot 50A for orientation. More information at LiveFree@iastate.edu.   Rummage Rampage is coming July 29. More information at CityofAmes.org/Rummage Rampage.

Diversity: Then and Now

Originally broadcast 06/09/2021 

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Leanne Harter, Story County Director of Outreach brought us her monthly Story County Report with comments from Paul Wierson. 

Considering the controversy locally and in the Iowa Legislature over  "divisive concepts"  Reggie Greenlaw, retired Ames High School teacher and member of the Unity/Diversity planning committee in 1995, gave us a historical and musical perspective regarding how we have dealt with "divisive issues" in the past.  

KHOI political reporter Laura Belin, led us through the likely outcomes of the "Divisive Concepts Bill,"  (HF 802) just signed by Governor Reynolds on Tuesday evening.  

Doug Gentile invited our listeners to a community fundraiser for KHOI to be held by Tom (Florek) and Doug (Gentile) on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dog Eared Books on Main Street.  As enticement he sang a couple of original songs, "Song to Save the World," and "Community Radio."

LOCAL TALK 8 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/08/2021 

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Brenda Dryer; Senior vice president Ames Chamber discussed the intern program, called “See Yourself In Ames” and the positive efforts, outcomes of the program within the Ames community.  

Erica Place; Story County Conservation Outreach Coordinator  joined us for a monthly review the programs and activities offered for various age groups; families and children in the county conservation/education areas.

Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and City Planner, Julie Gould

Discussed a new way folks of our community, using neighbor hood banners to display in the parade and individual yard signage to be displayed in from of city hall. The parade is schedule for 11AM on the 4th

Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.

Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; 

Tom Russell’s; All Things Piano, Donna Prizgintas and Lana Nachtigal’s; Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes with Sam Wormley and Mike Meetz, Anna Magnusson’s Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek at Thursday’s, You Name It , presented by Mike Murphy.

Artwalk, Kids Co'Motion Summer Registration now open, IRIS leadership for Iraqi Youth, Iowa's Exceptional Highway rest Areas

Originally broadcast 06/07/2021 

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Cleora Stanley is the Des Moines artist hosted by KHOI during Art Walk - a celebration of coming back to public life in downtown Ames, last Thursday. Cleora tells us a little about herself and her impression of Ames.  

Valerie Williams, Executive Director of the local dance company, Co’Motion, and Design Intern Dani Steffes, announce that summer 2021 registration is now open for Kid’s Co’Motion. Kids Co’Motion is a three-week daily modern dance workshop for children from July 12 to 31, ending in a concert at the bandshell. The workshops train students aged 8-18 in dance technique, composition, artistic collaboration, and stagecraft. Dance experience is not required to participate. Information and weekly updates are at Facebook and Instagram (@kidscomotion)

Iowa’s Resource for International Service, or IRIS, is a non-profit, non-religious organization headquartered in Ames that works to promote international education, development, and peace through people-to-people exchange programs that develop and enhance citizen diplomacy. Del Christensen, Executive Director of IRIS, describes a current virtual hosting program underway between Iraqi families, which will culminate in leadership training in July, preparing Iraqi youth to lead volunteer projects in Iraq. IRIS is currently looking for businesses who are interested in sponsoring their 2021 Peace Day September 19th, a multi-cultural event and race that raises funds for IRIS while raising awareness of international human relations. To inquire about this, contact Del Christensen at 515-971-0953 or by email at info@iris-center.org.

Steven McMenamin, Iowa’s highway rest areas Administrator for the department of transportation, explains the vision, work, and politics behind Iowa’s exceptional rest areas. Special attractions that actually inspire rest area tourism, they are designed by artists to include historical exhibits integrated into the building and ground designs. An overview of the different themes and histories can be seen online.

LOCAL TALK 4 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/04/2021 

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Local Talk for Friday, June 4, 2021 included update of the news from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Kofi Robinson from Hennepin County Minnesota provided his assessment of: How George Floyd's murder has changed our lives. Keith Abraham Ames Parks and Rec Director gave updates for Furnam Pool repairs and other Park Programs planned for this summer.  The hour was rounded out with a story from John Howe, Director of the Raptor Resource Project.  John provided an update on Peregrine Falcon banding at nest sites or eyries. Also, he explained death of two hatchlings at Great Spirit Bluff.

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