LOCAL TALK 12 July 2022

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?

(Music) Petula Clark; Downtown (3m 01s) Fade as I introduce Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames  along with Ames Transit Director Barbara Neal  Let’s discuss the new electric buses coming to CyRide, the history of public transit in Ames and how CyRide is working to reduce its carbon footprint while serving all residents of Ames. 
 
 
 
Malai Amfahr and Andy Fish promote Grade Level Reading Week and Summer Learning Week and why it is important to stundents especially during the summer months spent away from the classroom.
 
 
Ada Hayden Heritage Park: adahaydenpark.blogspot.com/
Prairie Rivers of Iowa: prrcd.org
Susan Gwiasda: susan.gwiasda@cityofames.org 
Social media: facebook @storycountyreaders
Raising Readers: @raisingreaders.com
Reading Buddy program: tinyurl.com-b-a-buddy
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Originally broadcast 07/12/2022