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Originally broadcast 10/13/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Our introduction to the November 2 school board elections in Story and Boone Counties was thanks to (1) Carolyn Klaus, president of the Ames Story County League of Women Voters, (2) Pat Schlarbaum, who recorded "Coffee With the Candidates" on October 9 in Nevada, and (3) Paul Wierson and Anna Magnuson, who discussed the issues and how we become informed in 2021.  For personal voting information go to vote411.

Originally broadcast 10/08/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for Friday, Oct. 8 kicked off with Dennis Hart news summary from Ames Tribune.  A raptor release story at the 4H Camp SW of Ames highlighted all the good rehabilitation work performed by SOAR, Saving Our Avian Resources and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.  Terrie Hoefer and Randy Farnum were featured professionals that contributed greatly to the 4H Camp program over the years.  Merry Rankin, Sustainability Director with Iowa State and the City of Ames discussed Supplemental Input Committee work with the City's Climate Action Plan.  Save the date Oct. 25, 6PM for the first Town Hall meeting at City Hall concerning this project.  For further information go to CityofAmes/Sustainability.  Virginia Nichols presented a podcast concerning soil health and cover crops.  Music was provided by Doug Wood, In Our Hands, which complimented the 4H Camp story greatly.  They featured what a difference people can provide.

Originally broadcast 10/05/2021  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 season, vaccination availability and precautions and practices to implement and reminder us that Story County mask mandate in county governmental buildings and at the discretion of owners of business and their options. Doug Harr, President of the Audubon Council reviews the bird count at the High Trestle Trail Annual Hawk Watch (count). Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer for the City of Ames/ and Director of Parks and Recreation, Keith Abraham share with our listeners upcoming events and review project wrap-up and features to enjoy within our City Parks and open spaces. Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.