Local Talk for Friday, October 7, 2022 featured Dennis Hart news summary from the Ames Tribune.
Recently Larry Gullett with the Johnson County Conservation Board facilitated a land transfer to the Ioway Nation. Erin and Brian Melloy gave a total of 90 acres to the Johnson County Conservation Board that included seven acres to the Ioway Nation of Kansas and Nebraska. According to Ioway tribal vice-chair, Lance Foster, this is the first land back in Iowa for the Ioway Nation since they were forced to leave in 1838.
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames announced Ames Repair Café gathering for 10AM at the Ames Public Library for Saturday Oct. 8. She also invited Joel Zook, Energy Services Director to discuss winter energy costs and ways to conserve energy. CityofAmes.org website includes contacts and information to have an energy audit conducted on your property. Smart Energy Rebates and Sun Smart Solar opportunities were discussed.
Mary Wilkins from ISU Extension Story County discussed an upcoming event at the DeMoss Pumpkin Farm west of Gilbert slated for October 22. Further details can be learned at Extension@iastate.edu/story county or calling 515-337-1601. Mary also included brief history of extension and the four h’s on their logo that stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health.
