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Originally broadcast 02/22/2021 |
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.
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Originally broadcast 02/17/2021 |
Today we had lots of news from our Story County Report, delivered by Linda Murken, member of the Story County Board of Supervisors First, she told us why the Supervisors decided to maintain the Mask Mandate they put in place last October as advised by the Story County Board of Health. We then heard fromVanessa Baker-Lattimer, chair of committee for the Ames NAACP Freedom Fund Event to be held February 18 at 6:30 P.M with Kemba Smith-Pradia as keynote speaker (for tickets go to htps://www.naacpamesiowa.
Additional materials available from the Story County Report:
https://www.storycountyiowa.
https://www.storycountyiowa.
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Originally broadcast 02/16/2021 |
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer reviewed upcoming meetings and noted that testate tax rebate program workshop is postponed until 23rd Feb during the regularly scheduled city council meeting
Cory Mellies, Facility Services Director reviewed City Hall renovation, with a quick review of other ongoing projects including the Homewood golf course clubhouse construction, city animal shelter, and potential aquatic center
Doug Harr: iowaaudubon.org
(Jeff White) Skunk River Paddlers
Outdoor Alliance Of Story County: oasco.org.
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Originally broadcast 02/15/2021 |
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.
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Originally broadcast 02/15/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a roundup of news from Iowa.This February is the 45th anniversary of the founding of ACCESS, the Assault Care Center Extending Shelterand Support, the regional nonprofit organization that helps survivors of sexualassault, domestic violence, and other times of violence. ACCESS is commemorating this with an oral history project called Accessing Our History, in partnership with KHOI.
In the third installment of a three-part series featuring this history project, Courtney Palmersheim, Development Coordinator and Producer for the Accessing Our History project, introduces more aspects of the organization’s meaning and role in the community. In this episode, she focused on services advocates provide and the importance of the anti-violence movement. Sue Tufte, who is currently a Domestic Abuse Advocate at ACCESS, joined Courtney to discuss this. Audio clips from the oral history project were played:
Mary Howell Sirna, volunteer and board member describes why an advocate is needed during the deposition process.
Volunteers Haroldand Marilyn Anderson, (Harold is ACCESS’s longest running volunteer) speak about the importance of advocacy and the importance of an advocacy organization.
JudyConlin, former board member, speaks about the potential for self-empowerment.
To call ACCESS for help:
Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 515-292-5378 or Toll Free 800-203-3488
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 515-292-0519 or Toll Free 855-983-4641
Housing/Sheltering Services Crisis Line: 515-292-0543 or Toll Free 855-696-2980
ACCESS Business Line: 515-292-0500.
The 2021 NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Event, will be held virtually on Thursday, February 18, with entertainment by talented highschool students during the social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by the keynote speaker Kemba Smith Pradia telling her inspiring story. For reservations go here. Listen in to Local Talk on Wednesday to learn more.
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Originally broadcast 02/12/2021 |
Today's Local Talk featured a Chinese New Year story from Kay Hans, the Year of the Ox. Merry Rankin and Susan Gwiasda included upcoming Stash the Trash, Enviro Eco Fair, and Rummage Rampage. Anna Banana featured a Mary Oliver poem from Carole Pluckrose.
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Originally broadcast 02/10/2021 |
We started our Black History Month Wednesday program with a follow up with Dr. Anthony Jones, Director of Equity in the Ames Community School District, telling us about the positive outcomes from the Black Lives Matter Week of Action in the Ames Community School District. We had an unexpected announcement from Al Womble, chair of the Black Iowa Democratic Caucus, telling about the disruption in their scheduled speakers resulting by ZOOM meeting. Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP spoke in opposition to the anti-policing Legislative Study Bill 1140. And finally we spoke with Rachelle Chase author of "Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton Iowa," about the racially integrated coal mining town in southern Iowa.
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Originally broadcast 02/09/2021 |
Dr. Brian Hornbuckle, ISU Professor of Agronomy and Director of Graduate Education for Agricultural Meteorology. Dr. Hornbuckle along with another Iowan, selected by NASA to serve on a thirteen member advisory panel, discusses how they helped to shape the future of NASA by evaluating the agency’s satellite missions and recommending which satellites should stay in orbit. Dr. Hornbuckle served as the senior reviewer for the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, which determines water stored in Earth’s soil by measuring the microwave radiation emanating from Earth.
Keith Morgan, Coordinator, County Emergency Management introduced
Capt. Nick Lennie of the Story County Sheriff’s Office who presented information on abductions; Prevention,Proactive measures,What you should do if you suspect a child/minor is missing, and What law enforcement will do.
Susan Gwiasda Communication’s Officer and Kris Evans, Environmental Engineer with the Water and Pollution Control Department provided for the City of Ames.
Susan Gwiasda reviews upcoming meetings including department information meeting re: Old Water Plant (meeting with details planned for Thursday, 11 Feb. 2021).
Anna Banana, KHOI’s Top Good News Producer offers Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, Heart2Heart, and a preview of Mike Murphy’s You Name It program on Thursday afternoon.
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Originally broadcast 02/08/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news of the past week.
ACCESS, the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support, which was founded in February 45 years ago, is celebrating their 45th anniversary with a project they call Accessing Our History, a concerted effort to document the history of the organization. The project is being produced in partnership with KHOI, where oral history from people who have built and developed the support center for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Courtney Palmersheim, Development Coordinator and Producer for the Accessing Our History project describes this oral history project. In this second installment of a three-part series, she focuses on leadership and bravery required to establish this organization when the topic was not yet accepted by the general community. She plays clips of those who helped found ACCESS, including Ursula Ruedenberg, George Belitsos, and Mary Ellen Stone. Lynn Koch, Volunteer and Intern Program Coordinator for ACCESS comments on present-day issues faced by ACCESS staff.
To call ACCESS for help:
Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 515-292-5378 or Toll Free 800-203-3488
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 515-292-0519 or Toll Free 855-983-4641
Housing/Sheltering Services Crisis Line: 515-292-0543 or Toll Free 855-696-2980
ACCESS Business Line: 515-292-0500.
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Originally broadcast 02/05/2021
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Local Talk featured a story from Chris Adkins, Dallas County Conservation Board about big trees. People with trees that were destroyed last August in the derecho winds are encouraged to bring remembrances of lost trees to the Kuehn Conservation Area. There are big hollow tree receptacles to collect the memorabilia. The keepsake items will then be burnt in a Spring Equinox fire March 21. Also Dallas CCB is documenting big trees to locate and honor throughout the county this spring. There will be workshops on planting trees with an emphasis on native trees. Andrea Cardenas Public Health Coordinator was Susan Gwiasda's guest. We learned about status of covid 19 in the county, Vigilance of wearing masks and distancing safely were emphasized. Anna Banana read poems about trees and a Carole Pluckrose feature about geese.
