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.

 

Spyrit Metaphysical, Snowbird phenology

Originally broadcast 01/15/2021 

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Today's Local Talk featured new business In Spyrit Metaphysical at 114 Kellogg in Ames.  We learned about metaphysics of plants, stone and everything in between. Mike Meetz assisted with Snowbird phenology.  Susan Gwiasda invited Vanessa Baker-Lattimer to talk about upcoming Martin Luther King virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18.  News of the event can be found at City of Ames.org.

Belin, Masks, Trump

Originally broadcast 01/13/2021 

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Our show started with Leanne Harter's Story County Report.  Legislative Reporter Laura Belin provided insights into Gov. Kim Reynolds "Condition of the State Report."  As mask wearing becomes a political issue as well as a health issue. Paul Wierson took a nostalgic look at the most famous Masked Man of American culture -- the Lone Ranger. Following that we have first-hand accounts of the protest at the Jan. 6 Iowa State Captiol gathering (Dara Sue Macahovic Martin) and her sister-in-law (Tara Macahovic) who was one of the hundreds of thousands who went to Washington to hear Trump on that day.

Local Talk, Jan 8, 2021

Originally broadcast 01/08/2021 

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Today's Local Talk featured Carolyn Raffensberger's assessment of Capitol insurrection this week.  Music featured Joan Baez In My Time of Need.  Short eared owl phenology, and Merry Rankin discussed upcoming Smart Business Challenge program and luncheon.  Anna Banana featured Carole Puckrose poetry.

Black Iowa, Lefse, Owls

Originally broadcast 01/06/2021 

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This diverse program started with Dana James, founder of the online publication "Black Iowa News," telling how her personal experience inspired her to provide information about  healthcare for minorities during the COVID crisis.  Our second guest, Eddie Andrews, newly elected Republican representative from IA district 39, described his election strategy during a pandemic as well as his most important concern, which is mental health practice, especially for children.  Switching to Norwegian heritage we interviewed Diane Tott, who sought to make  Lefse rolling pins from a beloved walnut tree destroyed in last summer's Derecho.  For this project she enlisted  "Lefse King" Gary Legwold.  They joined with Paul Wierson to reminisce about Norwegian food and customs.  Pat Schlarbaum's phenology about the Great Horned Owl closed out the show.

Dance Party Preview

Originally broadcast 12/30/2020 

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In deference to Tuesday's snow, we started the show with New Year's Eve snow stories. Then, reflecting concerns over the effect of the COVID relief bill that Congress just passed, we checked in with Mark Jackson, City Administrator of Story City, who gave us the good news that forethought and careful planning, plus incentives for shopping local, had resulted in a healthy Christmas economy with no stores closing in Story City.  In the spirit of adaptation, we then filled in the features of KHOI's virtual dance party "2020 Begone."  Carole Horowitz introduced the Family Activities starting with the Ames Children's Choirs and concluding with Cynthia McClure's "Toy Box" of novelty songs from 5 to 8 p.m., Meredith Francom described how the ZOOMWAY Maskerade from 8- 8:30, and Michael Murphy introduced the DJ's who'll take us to 1 p.m.

Lights, Cupboards and Pantries, Wearable Designs

Originally broadcast 12/23/2020 

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Focusing on an old organization (Nevada Masonic Lodge No.99 established 1857) starting a new tradition, a Christmas Lights Contest.   Josh Vaughn, Junior Warden, and Joe Wakeman, secretary of the lodge, described the history and future plans.  Turning from lights to loving our neighbors, we heard from Gil Peterson, just retiring from managing the Nevada Community Cupboard, as well as his co-volunteer Ron Weber.  Another story of someone who saw a need and started an organization to address it is Jeriann McLaughlin, recently retired teacher from Ballard High School, who has brought the Ballard Clothes Pantry into being in 1994.

Ending on an imaginative note, our last guests, Nathan Edwards and Rachel Moylan introduced the virtual ISU "Wearable Design Show" to a viewing audience online.  It will start on December 21 and expand each day through December 30. (See more on FACEBOOK CollegeofDesign).

Local Talks

Originally broadcast 12/22/2020 

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Dan Culhan, President and Chief Executive Director of Ames Chamber of Commerce discusses how local businesses are fairing this holiday season, the limitations imposed by the pandemic affected local businesses and shared some examples of innovative ways that have helped businesses cope. He also discusses the Revitalization Grant: the City of Ames is considering an aquatic center; discussed the ways businesses are attempting to take advantage of this opportunity.

Erica Place, Outreach Coordinator for Story County Conservation reviews their activities during the holiday season. Outdoor opportunities include ice fishing, ski/snow shoeing, and winter hikes and gives an update on the photography contest.

Wolf Osterreicht, from Friends of Ada Hayden Park shares observations of winter wildlife at  Ada Hayden Heritage Park and gives Trumpeter Swan numbers.  He also describes the annual Christmas bird count: its history, what is involved, where are they conducted, and what data is collected and shared. He re[orts on unusual sightings.
 
 

Paid Leave, The Price of Pharmaceuticals the Cardinal, & Healing Stones

Originally broadcast 12/21/2020 

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

Susan Dinsdale, Executive Director of Iowa Citizens Action Network, a  grassroots public interest organization working with individuals, communities, and organizations in Iowa and nationally, for social change and a progressive vision. Susan describes two campaigns ICAN was addressing prior to the pandemic, that have gained even more importance with the onset of Covid-19: the Paid Leave for All campaign - calling for regulations and federal support for paid leave for workers, when necessary,  and the Lower Drug Prices Now Coalition - raising awareness and  combating the rising cost of prescription drugs. 

KHOI naturalist Pat Schlarbaum re-introduces us to that reddest of brds - our cardinal!

Julia, who works at Transform Gift shop on Fridays, gives a minitutprial on stones and crystals and explains why relating to these beautiful stones is meaningful to her.

Anna Banana's Heart toHeart message is about authenticity.

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