Originally broadcast 03/30/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Rob Denson, President of DMACC 10th most successful community college in the nation; exceedingly proud to have attained this rating, Discussed The Des Moines Area Community College’s major rolls.  These include; providing continuing education or retraining opportunities, offer high school graduates program options for a 2 year degree and continue/complete a four year program by partnering with Iowa’s universities, and as technology changes occur prepare our future work force through business partnerships, internships, and training arrangements provided to the student at an affordable cost.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer provided updates on golf course openings a few construction updates and future meeting notices.

 Rich Higgins, Ames Fire Chief, talked As we transition into the spring season. We review some basic fire safety practices. Reviewed In home  smoke detectors  and CO2 detectors, planning and practice business and home fire escape procedures. Reviewed outdoor City Ordinances and recreational fire safety.

Story County Conservation announcements re: use of trails and precautions to take to keep the trail in good condition and safely enjoy using them.

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

Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; All Things Piano, Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek of Thursday’s, You Name It.

Originally broadcast 03/26/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Dennis Hart provided an excellent recap of the week in the news for the Ames Tribune.  Chris Adkins, naturalist for the Dallas County Conservation Board provided a wonderful iteration concerning starting a fire with bow drill design.  The ceremonial fire for spring equinox March 21 was described in detail.  Kayley Barrios Lane discussed energy programs for the City of Ames.  And Anna Banana included Carole Pluckrose in person virtually on Zoom from London with her poetry.

Originally broadcast 03/23/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Keith Winefeldt describes his business, “Burgers on the Fly”  gives us a historical account of its development his challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, describes some of the menu items and special offerings including offering vegetarian options. 

Mike Meetz and Pat Schlarbaum briefly describe the past Sunday’s  Ames Reads Leopold annual event held at the various the memorial rocks honoring influential Iowa Conservationists at Ada Hayden Heritage Park

Wolf Osterreicht shares what he is observing at Ada Hayden Heritage park. and discusses some early and unusual observations and provided some tips for folks who may want to view the area.  

Susan Qwiasda; Communications Officer for the City of Ames provides timely information on City events and Ames Police Commander Jason Tuttle Reviews that this is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and explains the outdoor weather warning system, why the sirens are activated, and what should we do when we hear them. He also emphasizes that as the weather warms, it’s important to remember to share the roads. Automobile and truck drivers should be on the lookout for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians

Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; All Things Piano, Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek of Thursday’s, You Name It.

Originally broadcast 03/22/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

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

Neil Upadhyay, Director of Hotel Operations and Assistant General Manager of Gateway Hotel and Convention Center, describes the struggle to stay afloat in the hotel business with little clientele due to reduced travel and drastic staff reduction  Although some other area hotels have had trouble, the Gateway is positioned to remain open despite operating at a loss during the pandemic. Also, Upadhyay, who is 24 years old, tells a little bit of his own story as an Inian-American from Chicago who moved to Story City as a teenager and eventually ended up a manager of the Gateway.

Sudhanva Kashyap, award-winning landscape photographer, describes his process and artistic mission. His work, which features landscapes in extraordinarily beautiful color and design, is currently being exhibited at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters  on Main street in Ames. Kashyap is a postdoctoral researcher at ISU in science, from Bangalore India. 

Nadav Mer, owner of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, talks about the meaning of art work displayed at the coffee shop, which has taken on even more importance in Pandemic times. Mer assures us that Morning Bell Coffee Roasters is surviving the pandemic.