Stand Up and Vote Out

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 11/02/2018
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Dennis Hart gives a roundup of local news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.

 
Excerpts from some speeches made by a variety of clergy from many denominations, during a memorial ceremony and vigil at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Des Moines last week, in response to the killing of 11 Jews at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
 
A report on the "Stand up and Vote Out" rally hosted by the National School Walkout Day at ISU; Iowa State University's gathering at the free speech zone,where students rallied on Wednesday. ISU College Democrats and Republicans rallied about 4th District US Representative, Steve King around his perceived association with hate groups. 
 
Ames Jewish Congregation President, John Pleasants who published a Letter To The Editor in the Des Moines Register together with a representative of the Mason City Synagogue, speaks about their decision to do so. Barbara Pleasants from the Ames Jewish Congregation explained how diverse people and denominations came together in Ames to submit a statement in the Ames Tribuneand Iowa State Daily. Both John and Barbara spoke about the controversy around  Steve King;'s history of association with hate groups.
 
Story County, auditor Lucy Martin, described preparations for the upcoming midterm elections, updating us on foreseeable problems or mistakes to avoid, voting locations,hours and how to prepare for the count down to election day. 
 
Transportation businesses offering free or reduced rides the night of the election include: Ames Hirta Transportation 1-877-686-0029 call by 11/5 before 4PM to set-up a ride for election day in Ames or Boone. Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines are all offering free election day bus transit rides. Ames Cyride will not have special fares on election day. Also and Sam Ames Shuttle LLC will offer shuttle discounted rides for $5.00 in the Ames area to get to the polls on election day from 7AM-5:30 PM please call to schedule a ride. Tel. (515) 291-1324 or (515) 291-8187.   
 
Ames Public Relations Officer Susan Gwiasda gave an update us on Ames community civic activities including the proper pumpkin and leaf disposal etiquette. A November Cyride meeting at the Ames Public Library on November 13 at 6:00 PM in the PEO room to hear community ideas and feedback on the new 2.0 Cyride program. 
 
Please remember voting is what makes democracy meaningful and possible. It is a privilege and your right. Voter Hotline 1-888-505-VOTE. Auditor's Office 515-382-7210.
 
  • November 3 Voting at the auditor's office 9AM-5PM.
  • November 3 Last day to vote at the Ames Public Library 10AM-4PM
  • November 5: last day to vote absentee in-person at the auditors office.
  • November 6: polls open 7am to 9 pm (voters must go to assigned precinct.

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Story County Candidates and Secretary of Agriculture

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 10/31/2018
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Today's program combined the League of Women Voters forum for County Treasurer (Republican incumbent Renee Twedt and Democrat Ted Rasmusson); Recorder (Republican Stacie Herridge, unopposed) and Attorney (Democrat Jessica Reynolds, unopposed) followed by the three candidates for Secretary of Agriculture (Republican incumbent, Mike Naig; Democrat Tim Gannon, and Libertarian Rick Stewart).  

DSM Vigil

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 10/29/2018
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Dennis Hart gave a summary of Iowa news from the past week.

In the wake of a gunman's killing 11 people and injuring more, at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa issued a statement condemning the anti-Semitic violence, read here by Connie Ryan, Executive Director. Ryan also described an interfaith vigil and memorial service to be held  in Des Moines for the Tree of Life Synagogue, the Des Moines Jewish community, and for all others who experience hate. 

Ames native, Lucia Ruedenberg - Wright, was a member of a Jewish congregation that worshiped at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue, until recently. She and her 13-year-old daughters Tsameret and Moraih described life at that synagogue, the community of Squirrel Hill, and good times ice skating with immigrant families, through the Synagogue's social service programs.

Highlights were played from the Forum held in Nevada for candidates for Iowa House Representatives for District 49: incumbent Dave Deyoe and challenger Brenda Brink, Democrat.  The forum was hosted by the Ames League of Women Voters.  

Senator Sanders, Governor Reynolds, Facts About Voting

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 10/26/2018
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Dennis Hart gives a roundup of local news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the ISU Student Union to support candidate JD Scholten for the US House and candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, Deidre DeJear. Excerpts from his speech are heard on this Local Talk.

Governor Kim Reynolds held a rally at Nelson Electric in Ames, together with other Republicans such as Iowa Secretary of State Mike Naig and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg. Reynolds' speech is heard on this Local Talk.

Carolyn Klaus from the Ames League of Women Voters talks discusses the ins and outs of voting, while Taylor Blair, president of ISU college Democrats, discusses student registration and voting. They are hosted by Carolyn Myers from Ames Progressive Alliance.  

Candidate Forum for the Story County Board of Supervisors

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 10/24/2018
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Today's program was a condensation of the League of Women Voters forum held on October 15, 2018, at Story County Extension in Nevada for Candidates for the Story County Board of Supervisors. These are Rick Sanders, Republican incumbent; Marty Chitty, Republican incumbent; Linda Murken, Democrat; Joshua Opperman, Democrat. The program ended with a new feature, "The Wild Ones," as Ursula Ruedenberg reflected on squirrels as companion animals followed by Pat Schlarbaum telling us about squirrel nests.  

American Indians, Juncos, Convention & Visitors

Listen Here NowOriginally broadcast 10/22/2018
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Today’s show was all about Autumn. Host, Gale Seiler, spoke with Sebastian Braun, the Director of the American Indian Studies Program at ISU, about the inaccurate narratives that persist about Native Americans and colonization, particularly in relation to Fall holidays like Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. Pat Schlarbaum provided a phenology on Dark-eyed Juncos, which are migrating through our area at this time of year, and Crystal Davis, from the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, filled us in on seasonal events happening around Ames over the next month.  

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