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Originally broadcast 06/03/2015
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This preview of the 50th anniversary of Story City’s Scandinavian Days included a lot of local history with Mayor Mike Jensen and host Paul Wierson as they talked with Story City's own poet laureates, the Benson Brothers. Barry and Steve Benson will be at the Bertha Bartlett Public Library, 503 Broad Street in Story City on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM, to read from their newest book, "Poems by the Skunk River Valley Boys." They discussed what makes a good poem and how they have succeeded in the very competitive market of poetry publication.

Co-host Susan Franzen played a recording of last year's kumla eating contest and a couple of songs from "The Little Shop of Horrors," the comedy, horror, Rock musical being produced by the Judge Story Theatrical Troupe at the Story City Grand Opera House.

Originally broadcast 05/29/2015
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Long time and outstanding Ames citizen and City Planner Jeff Benson passed away unexpectedly on May 26. We honor his life and accomplishments. Councilwoman Gloria Betcher speaks on behalf of the City of Ames. City Planners Charlie Kuester and Ray Anderson, who worked with Jeff, describe Jeff's work in city planning and the development of Iowa'a Lincoln Highway Association. Also included are two excerpts from a lecture that Jeff Benson gave last year, sponsored by the Ames History Center, about the history of business development in Ames.

Originally broadcast 05/25/2015
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Keynote speaker for Ames' Memorial Day ceremonies, Brigadier General Jennifer Walter, Chief of Staff of the Iowa Air National Guard, conveys her Memorial Day message and describes her work in the military.

Executive Director of Main Street Cultural District Cindy Hicks stops by to talk about public events we can look forward to in downtown Ames, including Artwalk,Foodies and Brew, Firefly Country Nights, 4th of July, Farmers Market and Bandshell concerts, and more.

David Rehbein, the former National Commander of the American Legion explains the history, mission and activities of the American Legion, both nationally and within Ames' own local Post #37. He delivers his own personal Memorial Day messages and recognizes some particular individuals whom he thinks of on this day.