LOCAL TALK 21 February 2022

Local Talk for Monday, February 21, 2022 started with recap of the news for this week across the state by Dennis Hart.

Ron Andrews retired Department of Natural Resources Biologist shared his extensive 40 year career in wildlife and particularly River Otters. Otters have been sighted repeatedly at Lake LaVerne on the Iowa State University campus.

Liz Zuecker Executive Director with the Story County Community Foundation invited Kelly Bergquist with Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation. Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation – Third Way Project – was offerd a Major Grant of $25,000. The Third Way Project is a collaboration among several agencies in Ames where the goal is to provide an alternative service for individuals who utilize the 911 system as a primary means for initiating help during times of mental health crisis, homelessness and other non-emergent times of need. An initial priority for the project is the purchase of a suitable response vehicle, with modifications for basic equipment. Additional information can be located at their website, storycountyfoundation.org.

John Howe, Director of the Raptor Resource project provided some background on Bald Eagle nesting activities. There are a peak number of Bald Eagles in Iowa this winter according to a recent MidWinter Bald Eagle Survey.

Music featured Muddy Waters in honor of Black History Month. We heard “Catfish Blues,” “Mannish Boy”, and “Long Distance Calls.”.

 

Originally broadcast 02/21/2022
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