KHOI

Originally broadcast 08/25/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Steve Skaggs, president of Main Street Nevada, gave us an enthusiastic introduction to the many features of the 38th Lincoln Highway Days celebration in Nevada August 26-28. It is starting with a Thursday night Block Party and outdoor movie, followed by the usual festival rides and vendors, as well as the parade on Lincoln Way and the nationally famous rodeo.  Gina McAndrews gave us an inside picture of the rodeo as a former member of the ISU Rodeo Club.  Janice Gamon gave us a glimpse of the history of the Lincoln Highway told through Interpretive panels.   Ames Middle School Teacher and parent  Erin Bettazza gave a preview of the first day of school.  We closed out the show with Paul Wierson's family experiences with Bill Riley Sr. and Jr. and the development and planned continuation of the "Bill Riley Talent Search." long after its founders have retired.

Originally broadcast 08/23/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Dr. Megan Srinivas, an Infectious Disease Physician based in Ames, Iowa address the disparities of the health resource allocations with minority groups  Covid-19 updates with variant outbreaks and vaccination acceptance.

Dr. Tyler Harms joins us to talk about the beginning of fall bird migration and provides the details for a weekend event showcasing Chimney Swifts in Ames.

Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer and Corey Mellies, Fleet and Facilities Director for the City of Ames  Visits about the 5th and Douglas refreshing of the pedestrian crossings paint and provides an update on the proposed Downtown plaza plans for the site located east of City Hall.

Originally broadcast 08/19/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Friday 20th of August at the Alluvial Brewing Company Prairie Rivers of Iowa is celebrating  21 years with a fundraising event to work toward saving the rusty patch bumble bee There is an entry fee that will include one craft brew of Alluvial Brewery Specially Brewed *Rusty Patched Blueberry Mead" Made With Locally Sourced Honey. There will be  Local Food Trucks, Live Music, Prairie Walks, Conservation and Cultural Heritage Informational Booth a raffle,…and more! 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Alluvial Brewing Company 3715 West 190th Street, Ames Iowa

Dr Rachel Ruden, State Wildlife Veterinarian with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources joins us as we revisit the status of the mysterious bird disease that was plaguing hundreds of songbirds primarily within mid Atlantic and portions of midwestern states. and discuss CWD Chronic Wasting Disease in White tailed Deer. 

KHOI’s Mike Murphy; recorded conversation with Heather Johnson, Director of the Octagon.

07:32 Susan Gwiasda Communications Officer for the City of Ames reviews City Council meeting schedules, road repair locations and safety in construction zones and Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth provides an update on the mental health education the City has been providing, and reviews the mental health expo held in September.