LOCAL TALK 19 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/19/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, August 19, 2022 started with a weekly installment by Dennis Hart concerning the news from the pages of the Ames Tribune last week. 

Mary Swander author and contact for AgArts.com is receiving a very prestigious award in the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.  Mary Richards, KHOI Board member is also included with the four recipients for 2022.  Mary delighted listeners with all her great work she engages from her acreage near Kalona.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames and Justin Clausen, Public Works Director provided updates about water pressure metering and who to notify if there is a problem.  He provided the number 515-239-5150 to report any problems.

And Amber Wingert, Marketing Director for ISU Extension in Story County provided upcoming Field Day opportunities.  August 24 at the Mark Flick farm was listed.  There will be a preschool reading workshop to improve literacy on Wednesday, Sep. 14 at 10AM and for the next four weeks. Dr. Connie Beecher with ISU is facilitating these workshops.  Workshops will be at their offices at 1421 S. Belle Ave. in Ames.  And a Pollinator Workshop will be held Saturday, September 17.  Additional information can be located at Extension.iastate.edu or calling 515-337-1601.

Music was provided by Willy Nelson, “Energy Follows Thought and Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain” and Son Peruchos, who will be appearing on Sunday 7PM at Roosevelt Summer Concerts Series.

Happy Birthday

Originally broadcast 08/17/2022 

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We started our birthday show with a couple of recorded clips from the late Paul Nelson, KHOI's Chief Engineer when we went on the air telling us of the significance of Eric Weber, the engineer who actually routed the radio signal from the Pantorium to the Tower.  The rest of the show consisted of recollections from a number of people who were vital to programming in the early years of KHOI (and some of whom still are!) Tom Richards, the musician who contributed the theme music that starts each "Local Talk,": Cynthia McClure, who was on the thumb drive team that transported each day's shows out to the tower on thumb drives before we had our connection to the tower and who has since been producer for many of our most important shows; Paul Hertz, who revealed the secrets of the tower connection as well hosting some of the early music shows; Roger Berger, who told us about how we got our Sunday Opera show, as well as Morning Masterpieces; and Tom Beele, who described our signature event "the Pantorium Sessions.".

LOCAL TALK 16 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/16/2022 

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Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor, Jamie Kopper, Equine Internal Medicine and Emergency veterinarian answers questions about Foals and educates the listener on what signs to be aware of when foals are in need of help and are doing well.

KHOI FM 10th Anniversary reminiscence: Pat Schlarbaum share their stories of the earliers years of KHOI Mike and KHOI Q and A about KHOI.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds listeners about the upcoming Pedestrian and Bike Master Plan project meeting and Electric Services Director Donald Kom stops by to give an update on his department, reviews how the city meets the power needs, and thanks residents for their efforts to avoid new usage peaks. We also preview the ClimateActionPlan (CAP) Olli course offered this fall.

Leo Timms “talks up” the Senior Variety Show this Friday and Saturday at the Ames City Auditorium.

LOCAL TALK 12 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/12/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, August 12, 2022 started with a weekly installment by Dennis Hart concerning the news from the pages of the Ames Tribune last week. 

Maxim Ames with Fred Love was featured concerning upcoming music event September 15 – 18.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames and Merry Rankin, Sustainability Director for the City, discussed recent Rummage Rampage. Two volunteers were featured Scott Rabe and Valentine Chenou contributed mightily to the event.  More than 70 tons of repurposed house-goods were diverted away from the landfill.

And Dean Henry, Berry Patch Farm, South of Nevada discussed his 57 year business formula of success at “pick your own” fruit.  Dean provided a delightful tour of his BerryPatchFarm.com.  The full hour long interview listen hear for your enjoyment.

Music was provided by Rose Griffin from her cd Cowboys and Angels we heard “Learn How to Fly and The Road.”.

Before the Pantorium

Originally broadcast 08/10/2022 

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Mary Richards, as Vice President of the Board of the future radio station, and board member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, told us about how that organization became involved in applying for the permit to build.  Ursula Ruedenberg, who was the real moving force behind the various necessary steps described the search for a studio and the dramatic story of Dennis Jones, owner of the Pantoirum, agreeing to rent and rehab the old dry cleaners for our first studio. While we were waiting to be able to broadcast from a real studio, the First Baptist Church on Lynn in Campustown allowed us to set up a studio on the third floor of their educational wing where we had an internet broadcast studio five days a week with Allen Gildehaus as producer and Anthony Jeffries as engineer.

LOCAL TALK 9 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/09/2022 

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Sam Wormley Discusses Alternative and practical forms of transportation and the village concept/zoning design to decrease CO2 footprint. Later in the hour, Sam reviews the basic facts that demonstrate the costly energy imputs, dangers and impracticality of the pipeline(s) proposed to transport and sequester this potentially dangerous form of (liquefied) CO2.

Story County Conservation Outreach and Communications Coordinator; Casey Struecker reviews the Events Calendar for the Story County Conservation System; reviews the Hickory Park and West Peterson completion. We also visit about OWLS programing that starts again in September and outdoor day and evening activities.

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames. Susan reminds residents of the next city council meeting and the meeting scheduled to provide feedback for the various citing options for the Municipal Indoor Aquatic Center with Keith Abraham: Parks and Recreation Director. Traffic Engineer, Damion Pregitzer discusses the workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16 that will address vision, goals, public outreach plan, and timeline for the Pedestrian and Bike Master Plan project.

LOCAL TALK 8 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/08/2022 

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We welcome Dennis Hart with his news summary of the week from the pages of our local papers.

Dr Tyler Harms, Biometrician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invited us to ride along with him as he conducted an August roadside survey.  Tyler also provides information on a Citizen Science survey being conducted later this summer dealing with Chimney Swifts and Common Nighthawks. 

Story County Emergency Management Coordinator, Melissa Spencer shares tips and timely information re: weather emergencies and other potential emegencies for the residents of Story County.

LOCAL TALK 5 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/05/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, August 5, 2022 began with a news summary from the pages of the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart. 

Renee Klaus announced upcoming Gilbert Days this weekend.  A full array of community activities are included in the program.

Susan Gwiasda, Merry Rankin and Bill Schmidt presented a wrapup of another very successful Rummage Rampage that has been occurring since July 29. This event in the interest of recycling and repurposing is diverting thousands of tons of trash from the landfill.

Jess Soderstrum with ISU Extension Story County discussed highlights of the recent County Fair. 

Music was provided by a Scandinavian group, First Aid Kit.  Emmylou and Boys of Summer were featured..

LOCAL TALK 2 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/02/2022 

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Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health joins us and provides the most recent COVID-19 updates for Story County, Monkey Pox infection updates, discusses the Poliovirus case in New York, and reviews seasonal heat stress precautions to practise with the severe weather heat/humidity we are experiencing. Dr. Lee also discusses Story County Public Health’s implementation of some health services/programs for seniors and the programs Home Health Services is offering mental health first aid trainings. Steve Lekwa; Naturally Speaking: We visit with Steve about some of his recent observations and about the dog days of summer and American Golfinches”. Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames  Reminds listeners about the Rummage Rampage event going on and about the National Night Out: A welcome and meet and greet event with Ames police and other officials. Ames Energy Services Coordinator, Joel Zook reminds us to watch our power use as temperatures rise and asks residents to reduce electric consumption. Joel shares tips and ideas on conservation practices and addresses the value of a home energy audit and speaks to future alternative energy (power) source needs. Renee Klaus and Lexy Risdal fill us in on the upcoming Gilbert Days (5th and 6th of August) Our conversation covers the music activities and other events, the schedule as well as the online maps indicationg the locations of activities..

LOCAL TALK 22 July 2022

Originally broadcast 07/22/2022 

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Dennis Hart provides us with an indepth summary of last week’s news from our local newspaper.

Pat Schlarbaum spent some time with  Carolyn Rathensperger as she discusses what’s on her mind during these tumultous times.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds residents to conserve their energy needs as much as posible and avoid the peak demand energy hours.  She also reminds us that road construction is in full swing and next week she will have one of the engineers as a guest to provide the latest information and construction updates. 

Ames Public Art Commission (PAC) Commissioner Angie DeWaard; PAC describes soliciting artists to paint decommissioned fire hydrants for display at the Ames Dog Park. We also discuss the various art projects displayed around the community how these works are chosen and displayed and what is involved in finding future locations for the pieces. 

Sam Wormley previews an upcoming performance of the Central Iowa Symphony and shares some background on his association with the group.  Then we discuss the  Apple Help Group, an OLLI (Osheir Life Long Learning Institute ) inspired service that helps Apple users and users of other devices and is sponsored by the Ames Public Library.

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