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LOCAL TALK 8 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/08/2022

We welcome Dennis Hart with his news summary of the week from the pages of our local papers.

Dr Tyler Harms, Biometrician for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources invited us to ride along with him as he conducted an August roadside survey. Tyler also provides information on a Citizen Science survey being conducted later this summer dealing with Chimney Swifts and Common Nighthawks.

Story County Emergency Management Coordinator, Melissa Spencer shares tips and timely information re: weather emergencies and other potential emegencies for the residents of Story County.

LOCAL TALK 5 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/05/2022

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Local Talk for Friday, August 5, 2022 began with a news summary from the pages of the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.

Renee Klaus announced upcoming Gilbert Days this weekend. A full array of community activities are included in the program.

Susan Gwiasda, Merry Rankin and Bill Schmidt presented a wrapup of another very successful Rummage Rampage that has been occurring since July 29. This event in the interest of recycling and repurposing is diverting thousands of tons of trash from the landfill.

Jess Soderstrum with ISU Extension Story County discussed highlights of the recent County Fair.

Music was provided by a Scandinavian group, First Aid Kit. Emmylou and Boys of Summer were featured..

LOCAL TALK 2 August 2022

Originally broadcast 08/02/2022

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Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health joins us and provides the most recent COVID-19 updates for Story County, Monkey Pox infection updates, discusses the Poliovirus case in New York, and reviews seasonal heat stress precautions to practise with the severe weather heat/humidity we are experiencing. Dr. Lee also discusses Story County Public Health’s implementation of some health services/programs for seniors and the programs Home Health Services is offering mental health first aid trainings. Steve Lekwa; Naturally Speaking: We visit with Steve about some of his recent observations and about the dog days of summer and American Golfinches”. Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames Reminds listeners about the Rummage Rampage event going on and about the National Night Out: A welcome and meet and greet event with Ames police and other officials. Ames Energy Services Coordinator, Joel Zook reminds us to watch our power use as temperatures rise and asks residents to reduce electric consumption. Joel shares tips and ideas on conservation practices and addresses the value of a home energy audit and speaks to future alternative energy (power) source needs. Renee Klaus and Lexy Risdal fill us in on the upcoming Gilbert Days (5th and 6th of August) Our conversation covers the music activities and other events, the schedule as well as the online maps indicationg the locations of activities..

LOCAL TALK 22 July 2022

Originally broadcast 07/22/2022

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Dennis Hart provides us with an indepth summary of last week’s news from our local newspaper.

Pat Schlarbaum spent some time with Carolyn Rathensperger as she discusses what’s on her mind during these tumultous times.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds residents to conserve their energy needs as much as posible and avoid the peak demand energy hours. She also reminds us that road construction is in full swing and next week she will have one of the engineers as a guest to provide the latest information and construction updates.

Ames Public Art Commission (PAC) Commissioner Angie DeWaard; PAC describes soliciting artists to paint decommissioned fire hydrants for display at the Ames Dog Park. We also discuss the various art projects displayed around the community how these works are chosen and displayed and what is involved in finding future locations for the pieces.

Sam Wormley previews an upcoming performance of the Central Iowa Symphony and shares some background on his association with the group. Then we discuss the Apple Help Group, an OLLI (Osheir Life Long Learning Institute ) inspired service that helps Apple users and users of other devices and is sponsored by the Ames Public Library.

LOCAL TALK 19 July 2022

Originally broadcast 07/19/2022

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Doctor's of Veterinary Medicine, Margaret Musser and Jen Scaccianoce will help answer questions about the segments and introduce Dr. Jen Scaccianoce, who is a primary care veterinarian at ISU will answer questions about boarding pets, vaccinations, and considerations for taking pets on vacation.

Lauris Olson, Founder and President of Homes Allies, Inc. updates on her Story County housing initiative.

Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer has an update on Housing activities and provides tips on what to look for when renting residential property.

Amy Juhnke, Ames Public Library Foundation's upcoming Pub Fiction pub crawl, a literary pub crawl in downtown Ames.

LOCAL TALK 12 July 2022

Originally broadcast 07/12/2022

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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?

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