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Abortion, Medical Marijuana and Arabic Humor

Originally broadcast 04/03/2017
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Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell discusses a 20-week abortion ban that took a hard right turn in committee. A Republican amendment would have made it possible for parents of adult women to block their abortion. Also, Beth catches us up on the Republican bill that would dismantle the state's preventative reproductive health care--and eliminate it's federal funding.

Jason Karimi, director of Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, explains that Iowa's current medical marijuana law, passed in 2014, is about to expire unless some provision is made by the end of the session. Lawmakers appear to be in discussion with officials in Minnesota to allow Iowa patients to buy marijuana there.

Finally, we hear excerpts from the visit of "Egypt's Jon Stewart", Bassem Yousseff, to Drake University. The exiled comedian is promoting his book Revolution for Dummies

Pride Network and the Unity Chain at Edwards School

Originally broadcast 03/31/2017
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This show focuses on issues of inclusiveness and understanding in our local schools. First, Sandra Zapata, Program Coordinator of the Iowa Pride Network talks about the work being done among faculty and students to foster understanding and counteract bullying on LGBTQ issues, and to train students in advocacy.

Then Kathy Hanson of the Ames Community District introduces parents and students involved in visioning and then creating the Unity Chain, (each link bearing a special message) that now decorates the cafeteria at Edwards School.

Musical interludes provided by local artists, performed at previous live concerts at KHOI, chosen and introduced by Evan Taylor fills out the progam.

Birdapalooza, Collins, Sherlock Holmes

Originally broadcast 03/29/2017
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Today we looked at "good news" stories in Central Iowa starting with Jennifer Knox telling us about Iowa Bird of Mouth, a crowd-sourced poetry project, and Birdapalooza, a child-centered event taking place on April 1 at the Story County Conservation Center.

Then we checked in on how Collins, a town of less than 500, has been revitalized in the past few years. Collins-Maxwell Elementary School Principal, Chad Grandon, told us how this small school is adopting some big ideas, including a Therapy Dog, into its recently renovated building. Kathy Davis gave us a rundown on the Collins Wellness Center. Collins Mayor Brett Comegys told us of the building and infrastructure projects just completed, as well as those in the planning stages, thanks to support from local businesses as well as talented grant writers - an encouraging story.

Then we checked in with Deanna Faubus, who moved the family business, B Fabulous Barbecue from Huxley to Slater, a bold move that has already quadrupled her business. We ended with Alan Yungclas, director of Sherlock Holmes and the Wolf Family Caper, giving us a preview of Webster City Community Theatre’s children's production opening this weekend.

Bread for the World, Indian Music Masters

Originally broadcast 03/27/2017
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Glenda Eggerling, Jan Beran, and Roy Hougen from Bread for the World, a national organization that seeks to eradicate world hunger, speak about the need to lobby Congressional leaders to ensure continuation of programs in the Farm Bill that support food-insecure people, such as the food stamp program and services to hungry children.

Madhu Gadia, president of the India Cultural Association of Central Iowa, announces they will present a concert by the Indian maestro of percussion Zakir Hussain, accompanied by Rahusl Sharma, premier Santoor master, also from India. Mr. Zakir speaks with us from his home in Los Angeles, explaining the two instruments, the nature of these concerts, and the development of world music. He even discloses that he loves music from The Music Man!

Allyson Walter from Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau announces conferences, public events, performances, and exhibits, coming up in the Central Iowa Events Calendar.

BLM March, Dawaat, APA Solar Initiative

Originally broadcast 03/24/2017
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Host Gale Seiler spoke with Sean Appleton-Carlton, of Black Lives Matter in Iowa, who gave details about the BLM march and rally taking place in Ames on Saturday.

Kay Puttock provided an interview with Yash Solanki and Viraj Muthye from Sankalp, an ISU student group. They told about an event on Sunday called Dawaat, which is an Indian feast and fundraiser.

Ames Progressive Alliance was in the studio for their monthly segment. Ann Kinzel and Victoria Szopinski spoke with Don Kom, from the City of Ames Electric Deptartment and Steve Bernard, who is the Cedar Falls Utility Director, joined the conversation by phone. They shared updates on the Ames Community Solar Initiative and let us know that it is moving closer to being a reality in Ames!

Workers' Compensation, Future of Farmland

Originally broadcast 03/22/2017
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Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland blog discusses the Workers' Compensation bills being considered by the Iowa House and Senate. We hear what Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix, who represents much of Story County, says about the measures.

Susan Franzen discusses the repeal of the inheritance tax with Professor Emeritus of Economics Neil Harl, who has written a book on farm estate planning, and Professor Emeritus of Rural Sociology Cornelia Flora. Former director of Practical Farmers of Iowa Theresa Opheim also discusses the issue of farmland transfer planning and presents some valuable resources.

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