Originally broadcast 07/22/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

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.

Originally broadcast 07/12/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

This Thursday the 17th of July learn about The Water of Ada Hayden Lake – its origin, source of water, and relationship to the Ames water supply? Join Bill Simpkins, ISU Hydrogeology Professor Emeritus, for an enlightening explanation of these topics. Meet at the Calhoun Park parking lot at the southeast side of the lake at 7:00 pm. We will walk from there across Dawes Drive, turn left on the bike path, and walk to a great view of the lake. Don’t miss this opportunity to quiz a local water expert!

Also a reminder to Join Prairie Rivers of Iowa this Friday July15th from 5 to 7 PM for Butterflies, Bees, and Brew at the Alluvial Brewing Company. This is a fun evening fundraiser celebrating Iowa’s pollinators and Prairie Rivers of Iowa To check out the details go to prrcd.org

Tim Read, local artist, will tell about the upcoming series of Family Fun Hour programs, North Grand Mall and his methods of involving art in the presentation and interactions with youngsters young and old.

Story County Conservation Outreach and Communications Coordinator; Casey Struecker.  reviews the Events Calendar for the Story County Conservation System reviews summer day camps and reviews the Hickory Park  and West Peterson status We also visit about OWLS programing and volunteer needs?

Originally broadcast 07/05/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Steve Lekwa; Naturally Speaking.  Former Director of Story County Conservation Steve Lewkwa remineses about the past 44 years as the writer of his outdoor column.  We also visit about a tree planting project he is involved with at Camp Matigwa Boy Scout Camp. 

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames  along with Fleet Support Manager Rich Iverson, with the Ames Fleet and Facilities Department, talks about the City incorporating biofuels. Rich has years of data into this collaborative venture.

Sam Wormley OLLI at ISU highlights some summer opportunities available, Central Iowa Symphony updates, and provides some imformation about the James Webb Telescope as the space agency prepares to release the first images next week.

Originally broadcast 06/24/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for Friday, June 24, 2022 started with a summary of the week’s news from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart. 

Carolyn Raffensperger, Science and Environmental Health Network provided an update on life in Ames considering Climate Change.  She encouraged people to read Barry Lopez.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer for the City of Ames and Keith Abraham Parks and Recreation Director discussed Ames Parks for summer season. A community Garden will be dedicated at Delaware and North Dakota Avenues 5PM June 29.

Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture convened a People’s Hearing, The Case for a Factory Farm Moratorium at McFarland Park last Saturday afternoon, June 11.  Presenters made a case for imposing a moratorium on future construction of CAFOs or Confinement Animal Feeding Operation. 

Music featured the Barbara Keith, All Along the Watchtower and Stones Throw Away.