LOCAL TALK 09 February 2021 Meetz

Originally broadcast 02/09/2021 

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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.

ACCESS

Originally broadcast 02/08/2021 

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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.

LOCAL TALK 5 February 2021

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.

Vilsack, Black Lives Matter Action, The Day the Music Died

Originally broadcast 02/03/2021 

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Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union, came on to discuss what Iowa Farmers have learned about the strengths and weaknesses of Tom Vilsack as he faces confirmation hearings for Secretary of Agriculture.  Then we heard from Anthony Jones, Director of Equity for the Ames School District's Black Lives Matter Week of Action means. Finally Paul Wierson, reminisced about the meaning of the crash on Feb. 3, 1959, when three young rock stars were killed – the “night the music died.”

KHOI LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM 02 February 2021 M Meetz Summary

Originally broadcast 02/02/2021 

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Dr Molly Lee reports for the Story County Board of Health with an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area, including the current Status Story County mask mandate, Vaccine status/distribution efforts, and which groups are to receive their first inoculation, as well as the efficacy of immune system after first and second doses. Ms. Lee is Associate Director of the Center for Food Security & Public Health at the Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Pat Schlarbaum, KHOI environmental reporter, explains Ground Hog Day and the ground hog.
 
Erica Place, Outreach Coordinator with Story County Conservation  briefly reviews some of the upcoming events in the County Conservation System and how Naturalists are interacting with the public with school classes.  She tells us how to apply for the annual photograph contest.
 
Susan Gwiasda, Ames Public Relations Officer and Craig Kaufman, City Auditorium report from the City of Ames. Gwiasda reviews upcoming meetings including departs' budget meetings and what volunteers are needed for board positions. Kaufman reviewed past performances, feed back received, and futute performances. 
 
Anna Banan, KHOI’s Top Good News Producer offers Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart

 

45th Anniversary of ACCESS, Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support

Originally broadcast 02/01/2021 

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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.

Tess Cody, the Executive Director of ACCESS and Courtney Palmersheim, Development Coordinator and Producer for the AccessingOur History project describe this project and play clips of some comments made by advocates who have worked at ACCESS, speaking about what they learned about this work.

This is the first in a three-part series of Local Talk special programs celebrating ACCESS’ history. The next two installments will be on February 8 and 15 on Monday Local Talk shows at 7 AM on KHOI.

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.

NAACP, Amendments, Lobby Day

Originally broadcast 01/27/2021 

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Our news from the Iowa Legislature began with Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa Nebraska NAACP (National Association of the Advancement of Colored People), discussing the effects of proposed legislation from the perspective of people of color.  KHOI's legislative reporter Laura Belin continued this discussion to the Amendments on Abortion and Gun Laws. Responding to the difficulty of attending Legislative hearings or lobbying in person during COVID, we played recordings of virtual lobbying by ICCI (Iowa Citizens for  Community Improvement Action) with Adam Mason and the ICCI Action virtual Lobby Day.

LOCAL TALK 22 January 2021

Originally broadcast 01/22/2021 

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Local Talk for January 22, 2021 featured Stephanie Shepherd from the Wildlife Diversity Program with the Department of Natural Resources.  Steph talked about Monarch butterflies and Rusty Patched Bumblebees.  Susan Gwiasda included Ron Edwards Animal Shelter Supervisor.  We learned about pet care for the winter and the need for an improved facility.  Anna Banana featured a poem from Carol Puckrose.  And there was a nice Heart to Heart about dandelions.

LWV, Economics, Shakespeare

Originally broadcast 01/20/2021 

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The upcoming schedule of Legislative Updates from the Ames League of Women Voters was confirmed and their virtual format explained by LWV President Linda Hagedorn.  People wishing to attend these WebEx sessions should email prez.lwv@gmail.com to receive the link.  This is also the number to email  your questions live during the forums.  The dates for the Legislative Wakeups are January 23, February 6, March 6, and April 10.  Selections from the forums will be re-broadcast on Local Talk a week or so after the events.  Next was a selection from a LWVprogram titled “Government, the Economy, and Human Welfare—an Historical Perspective” by Prof. Joshua Rosenbloom of the ISU Economics Department.  We concluded the show with a preview of the Ankeny Community Theatre virtual production of The Book of Will, a dramatization of compiling Shakespear's First Folio of his complete plays.

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM 19 January 2021 Meetz Summary

Originally broadcast 01/19/2021 

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Dr. John Hill, Emeritus Professor of Physics, ISU Department of Astronomy and Physics, discusses basic Geology, different rock types, examples of minerals, collecting, Central Iowa Mineral Society membership and meetings.

Maddie Anderson, Story County Democratic Party Chair, sharing local inauguration plans and Party updates.

Ames Public Relations Officer, Susan Gwiasda,gives an updat on City Council meetings.

Ames Fire Chief-Rich Higgins discusses how the fire department department is handling being front line workers, COVID vaccination updates for City employees, and how the City of Ames participates in mask mandates, vaccination sites, and distribution.

 

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