Welcoming Refugees, "America's Step-Child", Uniting Through History

Originally broadcast 02/09/2022 

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Diane Birt, president of AIRA, described the work of that organization, as well as two others in Ames - ASIP Ames Sanctuary Interfaith Partnership and  Story County  Immigrant  Interfaith Collaboration.
 
Maria Hakimi, currently an ISU graduate student from Afghanistan, has lived in Iowa since she came as a high school exchange student ten years ago.  When the situation in Afghanistan became dangerous, her host family sponsored her further education.  She described the situation for her family and her hopes for the future of Afghanistan.
 
Love Temah, an immigrant from Liberia, gave us an insight into the unusual history of Liberia, which was founded by the United States in 1822 as a plce to send freed slaves.  The conflicts with the indigenous inhabitants of that county inevitably led to a Liberian civil war. for "The American Step-child"   (This story will be continued)
 
Rachelle Chase--continued the story of Buxton begun last week with a description of various museums and historical societies which have worked to preserve material remains from the site.  She also described a contest for middle school and high school students being announced on the website Uniting Through History, supported by the Uniting Through History Foundation. 

 

LOCAL TALK 8 February 2022

Originally broadcast 02/08/2022 

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Ann Staudt, Director of Water Rocks! and Conservation Outreach Specialist at Iowa Learning Farms, Conservation Learning Group ISU Extension and Outreach. describes the program showcasing the important functions of wetlands.  Ann also describes an awards program that celebrates “new voices” in water quality efforts.
 

Erica Place, Outreach Coordinator for SCConservation joins us for our monthly visit: highlights some upcoming events including the SCCB Iowa Naturalist workshop,McFarland Park Lake public survey, the Natural Resource Steward Program, and others including the SCCB’s upcoming photography contest.  This is Erica’s last appearance with KHOI as the Outreach Coordinator: she will be assuming a new roll with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. 

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames provides City Council updates,and provides details of the monthly City Eco Chats held the Public Library.

Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins provides updates on what firefighters are doing this time of the year, common seasonal safety concerns, and a reminder to keep fire hydrants free from snow so they are easy to find when seconds counts. Interview with Karsten Smedal reviewing the history of the Olav Smedal Conservation Award named to honor his father.

LOCAL TALK 7 February 2022

Originally broadcast 02/07/2022 

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Dennis Hart introduces the show with news from central Iowa. We then speak with Ames Community School District's Director of Communications Eric Smidt about the newly appointed supervisor, Dr. Julious Lawson, about the District's informational sessions in the community, including two sessions scheduled for Feb. 28, and about equity, school culture, and behavior policy drafting efforts that invite public input. For more school news, follow Eric on Facebook, Twitter (@ACSD_News) or Instagram (@acsdnews). We round out the hour with an update from Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Director Lori Allen. GNEA is celebrating its 25th year of homelessness prevention and emergency assistance on behalf of Story County churches. Its budget continues to expand thanks to the generosity of private donors throughout the community. More at gnea.org.

Archeology and History of the Ledges, Moingona and Buxton

Originally broadcast 02/02/2022 

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Originally titled "Two Iowa Coal Towns," this program is packed with information about the inhabitants of the area along the Des Moines river beginning  2,000 years ago,at the end of the Ice Age, through the settlement of Moingona and the unique Black Coal Mining town of Buxton. It ends with an announcement of a meeting organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline (in 2016). Hosts were Susan Franzen and Gina McAndrews and guests were Mark Edwards, David Gradwhol, John Liston, and April Burch.

LOCAL TALK 4 February 2022

Originally broadcast 02/04/2022 

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Local Talk for Friday, February 4, 2022 started with recap of the news for this week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart. Carolyn Raffensberger, Director of Science and Environmental Network, discussed Pfas or Perflourinated Carbons that were recently discovered in Ames drinking water.  A Science and Environmental Health Network newsletter will be on their website soon. Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer with the City of Ames included Angie DeWaard this week.  Ms. DeWaard is Public Arts Commission Chair and shared information about two public art programs currently underway and how residents can get involved.  Also, today is the deadline for applying for a City Board or Commission. Jess Soderstrum with ISU Extension for Story County filled the hour with two Programs:  No School Day programs that will occur for kindergarten thru 6th grade students Feb. 18 in Story City, and Feb. 21 at Gilbert.  Pre-registration is required at website listed below.  And a six week “The Mindful Teen” workshop will be held Thursday nights free for teens 12 – 18 years.  Additional information can be located at their website.

LOCAL TALK 1 February 2022

Originally broadcast 02/01/2022 

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Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health provides the latest updates on a COVID and influenza virus . We visit about  the charge of the county board of health and review the different staff and what they follow and report (e.g., public health, environmental health, YSS, etc.). KHOI’s Greta Anderson visited with Lauris Olson and her Story County housing initiative. Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames and Neil Weiss Assitant Director of Water and Pollution Control. with city council updates and reminders for applicant deadlines for boards and commissions and information on future projects for the water department. Carl Markley insidegolf/perfect games “Hawk” throwing commonly referred to as axe throwing talks about this game and its increasing popularity.

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