Originally broadcast 06/07/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

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.

Originally broadcast 06/01/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Sia Agnihorti middle school student , a young woman who has set a positive example of a selfless act of kindness reaching out to our community asking us to help those less fortunate and those suffering from the COVID pandemic relief in India. Her fundraising cause, (Jars of Hope)  Sia shares the successes she is having raising money and awareness of the plight facing others.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer, provides update on opening of the Furman outdoor water park and city council meeting reminders; starting on June 1, City Council, Board, and Commission meetings will be held in person.

Mark Lambert, City Attorney, updates on the repeal of the City of Ames mask mandate, County Supervisor mandate, State of Iowa updates, and how the city is changing back to more traditional way of operating.

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

Originally broadcast 05/31/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk Memorial Day included Marilyn Schnormeier discussed the ALTRUSA Garden Tour that included Lyon Hart Gardens at 725 Hodge Ave, Hillside Hostas at Dee and Don Draper 4912 W. 190th St., Russ Hoffman Martha Stewart 1027 Ridgewood Ave., Kris and Tom Jurik Peonies, 5658 95th St., Veronica Lorson Fowler 1031 Ridgewood Ave., And Reiman Gardens.  Peregrine nesting at Great Spirit Bluff ongoing update, hatching is imminent. Peregrine phenology and Ho-Chunk Memorial Day of flying flags for the day of dearly departed from their walnut carrying cases.  Ursula Ruedenberg interviewed State Representative Herman Quirmbach about Patriot of Ames programs for today's Memorial Day observances.