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Originally broadcast 06/17/2016
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The KHOI interns took on the task of hosting today's Local Talk for the first time, sharing stories that relate to their daily lives as Iowa State students.

Zach Neuendorf took on the task of transportation, and spoke to Julie Schlosser, manager of the Ames taxi service Cyclone Cab.

Dalton Gackle went out to the Ames Main Street Farmers Market farmers market and spoke with Carlos, of Carlos' Quesadillas food truck, Herbert Dardano, the owner of Macubana food truck, and Ames Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips.

Isaac Biehl focused on things to do in Ames, by diving into the growing live music scene here in Ames. Featuring a spotlight on the Roosevelt Summer Sundays thanks to Stacey Ross, the chair of Friends of Roosevelt Park and gave some insight into upcoming events with help from Cindy Hicks, the executive director of the Main Street Cultural District.

Originally broadcast 06/13/2016
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Angie Carter and Mark Edwards, describe resistance against building the Bakken pipeline in Iowa. being planned by the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition

Boone County landowners, Dick and Judy Lamb, will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 21st at 10:00 AM at the Lambs’ farm in rural Boone County (1292 V Avenue, Boone, Iowa 50036). The Lambs are calling for Iowans to stand with them in contesting government overreach in taking their farmland.

A Day of Action and community will be held along the Des Moines River June 25, beginning with a flotilla along the section of the Des Moines River the Bakken pipeline is proposed to cross and end with an afternoon gathering of food, art, and fellowship at the community center in Pilot Mound. Please register so they can best plan boat rentals and food.

Leanne Harter, Story County Outreach and Special Projects Manager explains that Nevada resident and UPS deliverer Marty Chitty, has been appointed to fill the county board of supervisor seat held by the late Paul Toot. She also described the Cornerstone to Capstone (C2C) Plan for long-range planning in Story County that was adopted last Tuesday.

Originally broadcast 06/08/2016
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Our show today featured two summer festivals coming up next weekend -- June, 10-12. Angie Pedersen, Tourism and Events Coordinator for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, described this history of the Mahaynay Bell Tower in Jefferson, as well as the many events at Bell Tower Days. Robby Pedersen described one of the events -- Gutenberg! The Musical! which will be performed by History Boy Theatre as part of the Festival.

Marsha Kisner came up from Cambridge for a lively description of a unique festival, Firemen Days, for which the whole town is turning out to celebrate the efforts of its volunteer fire department. We heard selections from The Rivieras of Des Moines which will be playing at Bell Tower Days and Jason Brown , the featured performer at Firemen Days.