Books, Butterflies, Christmas Season

Originally broadcast 12/16/2020 

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Cari McPartland, site administrator of the Salvation Army of Ames and Story County, told about the work of the Salvation Army as it centers around the 2020 holidays, from red kettles to food boxes and a "Toy Store" at the North Grand Mall, where people can find practical help and donated toys and books for their children.  The books are donated through Raising Readers in Story County, an extensive program throughout the county linking children 0 to 8 years old with volunteers who provide both readers and virtual experiences to develop pre-literacy.  Jerri Heid, president and Lisa Reeves, Executive Director of RRSC came to explain this institution.  Jerrie Heid, Children's Librarian at Ames Public Library  was joined by Cathy Cooney, APL Adult Services Librarian, to tell about "Reading Radio," a program airing on KHOI at noon on Wednesdays  as one of the online services provided by APL while the building is closed during COVID-19.  We closed our program with author  Rachel Mans McKenny telling us about why she wrote her new novel, “The Butterfly Effect.”

Mama Mouta Fashion Show, The First Vaccines arrive in Iowa!

Originally broadcast 12/14/2020 

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

Artist and ISU alum Tre Moore recently directed the production of Mama Mouta! - an online fashion show. The production, filmed and produced by Sharon Stewart and Lyndsay Nissen in Ames at Reliable Street and Lockwood Cafe, is a dramatic display of repurposed and handcrafted apparel, as well as a visual journey with theatrical  story-telling. The fashion show will premiere on December 17 at 7 PM on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Tre's web site.

Keith Morgan, Story County Emergency Coordinator and Les White from Story County Public Health describe the onset of distributing COVID19 vaccines as they arrive in Iowa today.

Anna Banana brings Heart to Heart messages bringing connection and care to us all..

 

Immigrant Programs in Central Iowa

Originally broadcast 12/11/2020 

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Susan Benner from the Covid-19 Emergency Fund for Story County Immigrants describes this emergency fund meant for Story County immigrant residents who need assistance with rent, utilities, and other basic necessities. An online application for assistance can be found here. There is also an online fundraising page for the fund.

Mr. Bill Schmitt, Resource Recovery Superintendent discusses proper flag drop off at Recovery Plant to ensure flags do not end up in the landfill. For further questions contact 515-2399-5137.   And Merry Rankin describes sustainability through municipal Programs.

 

Hunger, Hunters, Holidays

Originally broadcast 12/09/2020 

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Leanne Harter started our show with the Story County Report, followed by two guests from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources), Alicia Plathe 515-725-8283 , Coordinator for the HUSH Program  (Help Us Stop Hunger) and Tyler Harms, biologist. After discussing the issues for hunters wishing to donate their venison, we spoke with Patty Yoder, director of Food at First, 515-344-4357 one of the recipients of HUSH donations.  Just as COVID-19 has put extra pressure  on food banks, it has made it necessary to celebrate community Christmas trees in a different way this year.  We visited Story City  to share their virtual Christmas Tree lighting.

 

Moonlight, Wearing Masks, Art for Neighborhoods

Originally broadcast 12/04/2020 

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Today's Local Talk featured Meghan Klein-Hewitt discussing Black Lives Matter film Moonlight to air on Monday night.  City Attorney Mark Lambert discussed the Governor's proclamation to wear Covid 19 masks.  The Ames City Council will vote Tuesday night about extending mask usage guidelines until June 30, 2021. Susan Gwiasda talked about art for neighborhoods.  Humpty Dumpty will become highly prized it is believed. Anna Bananna rounded out the hour with Heart to Heart messages.

 

Civil Rights Achievements, Listening to Rural Citizens

Originally broadcast 12/02/2020 

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Betty Andrews, initiated her first monthly feature on KHOI by discussing the Social Justice and Civil Rights achievements in 2020. Turning to politics, Al Womble, chair of the Iowa Democratic Black Caucus, told us about his plans for reaching rural Iowans as he launches his election run to head the Iowa Democratic Central Committee.  And Julia McGuire, vice-president of the Iowa Farmer's Union, described the events of the virtual online annual convention, Finding Our Fire.. December 3-5.

 

Thanksgiving Conversation

Originally broadcast 11/25/2020 

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As hosts Gina McAndrews and Susan Franzen gathered with today's guests, we discovered that they had all worked together in the past, so our interview became a conversation. Policy Manager for Center for Rural Affairs, told us about legislation in the Farm Bill that will help small town businesses, including increasing the number of small meat packing plants.  Founder/leader of Mustard Seed Farm, Alice McGary, described the diverse crops and activities at the farm, as well as reminding us of the Native American heritage of Thanksgiving. And finally Mary Swander, poet-laureate of Iowa, told us about the very personal story of her cancer treatment with Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, subject of her newly released biography, "The Maverick MD."

 

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Tuesday 24 NOVEMBER, 2020

Originally broadcast 11/24/2020 

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Welcome to Local Talk on KHOI Community Radio, where we explore the People, Stories, and Events in Central Iowa and provide important information as we work together to lessen and one day gain control of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am Mike Meetz, your host for this hour, along with engineer Mike Murphy, Anna Magnusson alias; Anna Banana, and our good friend and neighbor, Pat Schlarbaum-
Good morning friends!
(Music) John Hartford, Indian War Whoop; O’Bro Where at Thou, 1m 31s 
Mike Meetz shares his (Turkey Thanksgiving Story)
Steve Sullivan, Mary Greeley Medical Center Director of Marketing and Community Relations: share some updates;
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity range number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases centered, adequate bed space,
staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations.
Dr. Megan Srinivas is an Infectious Disease Physician who’s main focus is to address the disparities of the health resource allocation in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity (range of effects), number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases concentrated, adequate bed space, staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations in her area.
Funding Pitch with Pat
Susan Qwiasda, Ames Public Relations Officer,
Andrea Cardenas, Ames Health Promotion Coordinator
Ames City employee COVID-positive numbers increase, “COVID-19 fatigue,” and what she is learning about virus spread within the City organization. suggestion mitigation actions to reduce holiday risks.
(Music) John Denver, Eagles and Horses 4m 45s
Anna, KHOI’s Top Good News Banana
Engineered by Mike Murphy and produced by Lynne Carey and Ursula Ruedenberg. Our theme song, is Backtrackin’ by Tom Richards and Al Harris
from their CD, the Ballad of Kate Shelley.
Our membership drive continues and we need your financial support so Please go to our website at KHOI dot ORG and press the Donate Button to begin the process of becoming a member of this fine community radio station. Remember, you the listener, are what makes KHOI meaningful.

 

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Tuesday 17 NOVEMBER, 2020

Originally broadcast 11/17/2020 

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Mike Meetz, your host for this hour, along with engineer Mike Murphy, Anna Magnusson alias; Anna Banana, and our good friend and neighbor, Pat Schlarbaum
Music: BuffySaint-Marie;You Got To Run (Spirit of the Wind)
COVID-19 Press conference held by Interfaith Alliance regarding masks and Governor Reynolds' proclama;on. The sound file is in TODAY'S SHOW called Interfaith press Conference.
Lead in : Yesterday, many Iowans and organizations, under the banner of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, called upon Governor Kim Reynold, in a press conference, to immediately sign an order for a statewide mask mandate and to follow the recommendations of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Susan Franzen reports
Pat “Pitch”
Tyler Harms, Executive Director of Iowa Young Birders
Describe your role and a bit about the organization.
When did this organization start, Who are your target birders, goals, Where do you meet, How can new folks get involved, Special Equipment needed, parent involvement, Can others help out with support with expenses for example.
Special birds seen or reports of this time of season?
Any last words before “we fly the coop” (LOL)
Music: Rockin’ Robin (Bobby Day)
You are Listening to Local Talk I am Mike Meetz your Host for this hour and If you have just joined us
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer,
Mike Brown is Distribution Manager, Water and electricity safety, ice on transmission lines and trees, outages, tips on winter weather preparation.
Music Neil Young; Heart of Gold (lead into a KHOI pitch)
Anna, KHOI’s Top Good News Banana (Tune-in Tuesday)
This program is engineered by Mike Murphy and produced by Lynne Carey and Ursula Ruedenberg. I have been your host Mike Meetz.
Our theme song, is Backtrackin’ by Tom Richards and Al Harris from their CD, the Ballad of Kate Shelley.
We are in week two of our membership drive and need your financial support so Please go to our website at KHOI dot ORG and press the Donate Button to begin the process of becoming a member of this fine community radio station. Remember you, the listener, are what makes KHOI meaningful and possible.

 

Foxes, Carol Puckrose poetry

Originally broadcast 11/19/2020 

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Today's Local Talk featured a discussion about foxes with Meskawki Tribal Historian Johnathon Buffalo.  And Susan Gwiasda included Justin Clausen, Operation Manager with the City.  Anna Bananna rounded out the hour with Carol Puckrose poetry.

 

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