LOCAL TALK 10 June 2022

Originally broadcast 06/10/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, June 10, 2022 started with a summary of the week’s news from throughout Iowa by Dennis Hart. 

Merry Rankin, Sustainability Director for the City of Ames and Iowa State University invited David Inyang to talk about the 50th year of Environmental Health and Safety that will celebrated with a Friday afternoon birthday party.  The gathering will be this afternoon 3:30PM 2408 Daily Drive.

Tom Richards, local musician extraordinaire gave a brief history of the music scene in Ames from 50 plus years ago.  Richards and other local talent from the era will be performing this evening, June 10 at Mother’s Pub in commemoration of the Ames Reunion.  This event is a gathering of people from 1960s through 1980s June 10, 11, and 12.  People can go to the website amesreunion.org to learn more about festivities at the Great Hall in the Memorial Union 3PM – 10PM Saturday and Brookside Park 11AM Sunday, June 12.

Music featured the Jug Band from a live recording at Rippey’s Orchard Bar in  1973.

The first ten years - What you can hear only on KHOI

Originally broadcast 06/08/2022 

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In launching the first week of our spring fund drive, we showcased the kind of programs that are available on KHOI and nowhere else in the area. Starting with a road trip to visit James H. Andrew (benefactor of the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum) telling of his family's arrival in Iowa in a boxcar, we discussed the value of KHOI's  well-catalogued archive. Then from Ken Birt and Gina McAndrews we learned about Star 1 Search and Rescue - a volunteer organization trained in tracking with horses and dogs. As part of our regular feature on community theatre productions throughout our area, we spoke with Cheryl Clark  about Cry It Out , the play currently on the stage at Ankeny Community Theatre.

Coming home to KHOI itself,  and how it got on the air in August 2012, we played an archived interview between Ursula Ruedenberg, whose role in the every step of KHOI was huge, and Paul Nelson, who was our chief engineer as we navigated the steps to connecting our station in Ames to our broadcast tour near Story City.  Going full circle we spoke with two naturalists about how farming developed in Iowa -- Steve Lekwa and Adam Janke.

LOCAL TALK 7 June 2022

Originally broadcast 06/07/2022 

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Its fund raising week so we visit with our listeners throughout the broadcast about their vital role and the need for them to provide monitary contributions to keep KHOI on air. 

At the top of the broadcast we reminded listeners to get out and vote because today is Iowa’s June primary.

Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health

Provided COVID-19 updates in Story County, reviewed the vaccination availabilty for all age groups including the youngest of those eligible.  Second boosters are available for appropriate groups

Dr. Lee’s  Influenza virus report shows that the season is nearing its end.

We review Avian influenza,  and discuss the Monkey Pox outbreak in humans and its symptoms. 

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames 

Reviews the opening Bandshell concert and reminds us the City Council will meet the 14th and 28th of the month.

Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham gives an update on the Downtown Plaza, Furman Aquatics Center, Daley Splash Pad, Brookside Wading Pool, and Ada Hayden Heritage Park.                                        

KHOI’s Pat  Schlarbaum Interviews Rose Rollenhagen and  Rippey’s Orchard for the upcoming “Ames Reunion.”.

Memorial Day 2022

Originally broadcast 05/30/2022 

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With the Memorial Day Parade and Program organized by the Ames Patriotic Council, we devoted a lot of our show to providing information for those who want to participate either in person or virtually at www.facebook.com/AmesPatrioticCouncil/events and www.AmesPatrioticCoLuncil.org.

Lt. Col. Matthew Harvey (ret.) the speaker at the program in the Ames Cemetery,  talked with us about the meaning of Memorial Day, both as a day to honor those who have given their all for their country and for non-military loved ones.  We also discussed the importance of the Fort Des Moines Museum, where the first Black officers were trained during the First World War. Paul Wierson,  who was familiar with Fort Des Moines during World War II continued that story from that war in which the first Women Officers were trained at Fort Des Moines.  Paul also discussed how the state of Iowa, with the dedicated support of veteran's organizations, maintains even country cemeteries where soldiers were buried.

LOCAL TALK 3 June 2022

Originally broadcast 06/03/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, June 3, 2022 started with a news summary of the previous week’s news in the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Interviews with the candidates for the June primaries featured State Senator Herman Quirmbach today.  Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer for Ames invited Justin Clausen, Public Works Manager discussed the road work along 13th St. and the paver upgrades that are being installed downtown.  More information can be found at Cityofames.org. And Jess Soderstrum with ISU Extension discussed the 4H Program and upcoming summer activities.  Listeners were encouraged to learn more at extension.iastate.edu/story, or calling 515-337-1601, or visiting at 1421 S. Belle.

LOCAL TALK 24 May 2022

Originally broadcast 05/24/2022 

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KHOI’s Spring fundraiser gets underway at CY Stephen’s this Thursday Evening with the Avey Grouws Band and Matt Woods.  Tickets can be purchased on KHOI.org website.  KHOI’s Pat Schlarbaum had an opportunity to visit with a couple of the mucisians and find out more about them and their music; so, we listen in.

Incumbent candidate, Iowa, State Representative Beth Wessle-Kroeschell shares her insights, concerns, priorities, and goals with listeners.

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames  along with Sustainability Coordinator, Merry Rankin will give an update on Rummage Rampage, the dates, and how to get involved by donating, volunteering or shopping!

LOCAL TALK 23 May 2022

Originally broadcast 05/23/2022 

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KHOI’s Dennis Hart provides us with his news summary of the week from the pages of our local papers. KHOI’s Pat Schlarbaum had an opportunity to visit with Larry Stone about the upcoming Loess Hill Seminar. They recount the history as well as the people involved who helped to create one of the premier outdoor gathering in Iowa. As part of our series visiting with the candidates of the primary elections,Incumbent candidate Story County Supervisor, Lisa Heddens joins us to share her insights, concerns, and goals with listeners.We welcome candidate, Jim Carlen who is seeking to defeat Senator Grassley and represent Iowans in the US Senate.  Mr. Carlen share his views, concerns and goals with our listeners.

LOCAL TALK 20 May 2022

Originally broadcast 05/20/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, May 20, 2022 featured Dennis Hart's summary of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune.  Board of Supervisors candidate Linda Murken emphasized her mission with the citizens of Story County.  And how she proposes to continue her incumbency and strive to improve the lives and natural resources of the county.  Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames, reminded listeners of Mayor's Bike Ride Saturday, May 21 and the route the ride will include. Also the summer concert series with Simon Estes performance coming up including ice cream and bandshell lighting.  Additional information can be found at CityofAmes.com.  Amber Wingert with ISU Extension for Story County provided a workshop calendar for June in Story County. Additional information can be found at extension.iastate.edu/story.  Music was provided by the Avey Grouws Band who will provide a fundraising kickoff with a performance at CY Stephens 7:00PM Thursday, May 26. Matt Woods will be the opening act for this event.  Additional ticket information can be found at KHOIFM.org or Center.iastate.edu.

LOCAL TALK 17 May 2022

Originally broadcast 05/17/2022 

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Eric Van Lacker; Auditor for Clayton County, candidate for Iowa, Secretary of State joins us to discuss his reasons for this position and answers a series of questions to provide information for our KHOI listeners. 

Michael Fitzgerald Iowa, State Treasurer.  Incumbent candidate, Fitzgerald joins us to discuss his reasons for wanting to continue serving the state of Iowa in this capacity and answers a series of questions to provide information for our KHOI listeners. (We refer to a set of core questions as we visit with the candidates: the goal is to maintain consistency and fairness).

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames  discusses the upcoming concert night at the bandshell which will feature Simon Estes, ames City Council Members and free Ice Cream.  

Storm Water Analyst, Liz Calhoun update listeners of the rescheduled Ioway Creek River Cleanup, also ways you can ensure cleaner water through your own landscaping practices and reviewes some of the landscaping features found throughout the city.

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