Local Talk for Friday, February 18, 2022 started with recap of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.
Mario Cothen provided a succinct and interesting back story to a gross disparity of black coaches in the NFL. Mario provides a genuine voice to issues of racial injustice being an athlete and coach.
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames provided updates on the city. Monday is a holiday, President’s Day and city offices will be closed. Virtual concert series tonight with featured guest, Alegra Hernandez. Series will continue through the rest of the month. Susan invited CyRide Director, Barbara Neal to talk about the new electric buses CyRide expects this summer. And Barbara addressed the changes that needed to happen at the bus facility to accommodate the new buses, and the additional buses expected.
Amber Wengert with ISU Extension in Story County provided information concerning their Youth Programs for Spring Break March 11 – 18. Also Spring Break Camp Boxes for Families and Save the Date for Adult Floral Arranging Beginning June 1, August 2 and November 16. Additional information can be located at their website Extension.iastate.edu\Story or call 515-337-1601 or visit 1421 S. Belle Ave., Ames.
Music featured Lead Belly, Chuck Berry and BB King in honoring Black History Month.
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