LOCAL TALK 17 December 2021

Originally broadcast 12/17/2021 

Local Talk for Friday, December 17, 2021 included a news summary of the week from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Steve Veysey, member of the Cold Water Alliance provided an update of the Save Bloody Run campaign.  A 11,600 head cattle feedlot has been constructed in the watershed of this Outstanding Water designated trout stream.  Mr. Veysey included update of litigation against the proposed feedlot and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. More information can be learned at SaveBloodyRun.org. Susan Gwiasda with City of Ames included Jason Clausen, Public Works Supervisor, discussing the recent derecho force winds that impacted Ames this week.  According to Public Relations Officer, Gwiasda Ames residents incurred only two outages that were recovered within two hours and 45 minutes.  Ames residents were in good hands during this storm.  Also, think of ways to honor upcoming snow removal efforts and realize snowplow operators need our love and respect this time of year.  Michaela Van DerBerg with ISU Extension provided dates for many worthwhile, upcoming workshops and presentations in January. More information can be gleaned from their website: ISUExtension@iastate.edu/Story County. Music was "Requiem for the Planet" by Steve Veysey and "River I Know" by Big Blue Sky.

Black Iowa News, Independent Iowa Newspapers, Nevada Ben Franklin

Originally broadcast 12/15/2021 

Leanne Harter's monthly Story County Report consisted mainly of warnings about dangerous weather.  Dana James, publisher of Black Iowa News, described her online publication, available at blackiowanews.bulletin.com  Craig Schultz, editor of The Ogden Reporter told how independent papers cover the news in small Iowa towns.  Sheila Smith, Manager of Ben Franklin in Nevada described how this vintage store stayed open every day throughout the  Pandemic and is celebrating its 50th Christmas in Main Street Nevada.

LOCAL TALK 14 December 2021

Originally broadcast 12/14/2021 

Vince Evelsizer, Biologist with the Iowa Dept. Natl. Resources; Clear Lake unit, Discusses Gray Fox ecology, biology, and research need with citizen science involvement. Vince also discusses the dead Cougar found in Poweshiek County this past weekend and summarizes the ecological needs of this species. Erica Place, Outreach Coordinator for Story County Conservation joins us for our monthly visit, to discuss their upcoming programs, events, and winter activities. Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds listeners of upcoming council and committee meetings as well as the Holiday schedule office hours and closings. Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator provides an update on the affordable housing subdivision being developed on the old Ames Middle School site (321 State). Also, Vanessa will share some information on the upcoming MLK Celebration and essay contest.

LOCAL TALK 10 December 2021

Originally broadcast 12/10/2021 

Listen to the entire episode now! 

Local Talk for Friday, December 10, 2021 was lead off with Dennis Hart's news summary from pages of Ames Tribune.  Greta Anderson reported on an upcoming event at Dog Eared Books in downtown Ames.  Genevieve Gornichev will do a reading of her book "Witches Heart" and enjoy cocktail hour on Saturday, December 11 at 7PM.  Merry Rankin, Sustainability Coordinator for ISU and City of Ames reminded everyone to fill out a Climate Action Survey at CityofAmes.org website. 5PM tonight Friday night is the closing.  The Sustainable Steering Committee will meet 6PM December 21 at City Hall. And save the date January 20 annual meeting of Smart Business Challenge at Reiman Gardens.  Noel Herbert with Sustainable Solutions Group will present keynote address. Wolf Oestreich gave an Ada Hayden report about Trumpeter Swans.  And Anna Burkhardt, Avian Ecologist with Department of Natural Resources provided background to these magnificent waterfowl, Trumpeter Swans.  Music was provided by Stephen Stills and Manassas, "Johnny's Garden" and "Fallen Eagle."

The Santa Train and the James H. Andrew Historical Museum in Boone

Originally broadcast 12/08/2021 

Paul Wierson and Susan Franzen took a Road Trip to the Boone Scenic Railroad thanks to the KHOI archives.  Our first stop was from a road trip to Boone to speak with Fenner Stevenson, at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad about the Santa Train. Next we heard from James H Andrew, benefactor of the James H. Andrew Railway Museum and museum Director Mike Wendell describing the museum and the regional relevance of railroad history.

LOCAL TALK 7 December 2021

Originally broadcast 12/07/2021 

Listen to the entire episode now! 

Dr Molly Lee, with the Story County Board of Health with updates and information regarding the latest on the COVID-19 virus, Influenza seasonal procedures to observe and food insecurity issues in the community especially during these colder stressful months Dec 7th, 1941 “A day that will live in infamy”, (quoting Franklin Roosevelt’s words) this is the 80th anniversary of that remembrance; as we visit with KHOI’s Susan Franzen and shares some of her memories and reflects on impressions of that time “thru the eyes of a youngster” Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer for the City of Ames provides updates on upcoming meetings, reminds listeners of the times when city offices are closed for the holiday and updates us on the citizen survey for Ames climate future that will be used by the climate committee Fire Chief Rich Higgins recounts events of a recent fire caused by an unattended open candle and reviews fire safety over the holidays: includes cooking, fireplaces, and candles can be fire sources, and it’s easy to get distracted.  Also, reviews carbon monoxide dangers and how to protect yourself plus snow and fire hydrant access. Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.

Pages

Subscribe to KHOI RSS