Roland Sesquicentennial and Boone Pride Potluck

Originally broadcast 06/30/2021 

Paul Wierson discussed the July 4 Roland Sesquicentennial with Andy Webb and Bob Higgins.  Since Roland High School and Story City High School were consolidated in 1970, the event is a double celebration with reunions of the classes of the former Roland High School.  The Roland Historical Society has gathered historical materials going back to Roland's Founding with a post office in 1870, so there is  plenty of history displayed, including the antique fire engine in the parade. 
 

The LGBTQ Pride Potluck has a very difference story,  It started when several houses that had Rainbow Flags displayed in their yards found notes stuck to their doors saying "Why don't you Burn that Gay Flag?"  One of those who received the note was City Councilman Elisha Stines, who responded by submitting a resolution of support for Boone's LBTQ citizens to be read into the Consent Agenda at the next City Council meeting.  A more vulgar and threatening note was pinned on a downtown business "Perks and Recreation"  The owners of that business, April Burch and Daniel Ginger-Goodson decided to use the publicity caused by the notes to create the first Pride Celebration in Boone history.  They notified people that "Perks and Recreation" was holding a potluck.  When around sixty people showed up, they took their food across the street to the public Green Space which they had rented for dining and dancing.  Many young families came to enjoy the food and music.

DonnaLonna Kitchen

Originally broadcast 06/29/2021 

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Listen to the DonnaLonna Kitchen live - Tuesdays at noon (repeated Tuesday at 7:00 PM) on KHOI 89.1 MHz. Chef Donna Prizgintas and farmer, artist Lonna Nachtigal explore the local food scene with lively discussion and good humor. DLK talks about food, farming, recipes, advice, opinions and more.

LOCAL TALK 29 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/29/2021 

Interview with Luke Feilmeier, Hickory Grove Park ranger, Story County Conservation Board about the massive lake restoration project nearing completion and about the rededication ceremony scheduled for July 10th. Susan Gwiasda reviews 4th of July activities in Ames. Ames Fire Chief, Rich Higgins  gives an overview of the recent Union Pacific train derailment and response to the incident and explain how different organizations work together during critical incidents to promote public safety.

The Forge, CIRAS, Ames Juneteenth

Originally broadcast 06/23/2021 

Chris Deal gave us a follow up on the Community Academy  and other community programs built in Jefferson to prepare students in Greene County and towns in western Iowa for high tech jobs, some connected with a consortium called THE FORGE.  Following that we learned from Ronald Cox the director of CIRAS (Center for Research and Service) Since 1963 CIRAS has been partnering with Iowa companies and communities to help them prosper and grow. We closed the program with a visit to the Ames Celebration of Juneteenth organized by Black Lives Matter where we spoke of A'Ja Lyons about issues of injustice that still need to be addressed.

LOCAL TALK 22 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/22/2021 

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Sam Wormley, Cohost of KHOI’s Science Bytes shares the observation that day length is shortening as we revolve around our sun. Learn about the new Miracle Park located adjacent Inis Grove Park: Ursula Ruedenberg interviews users of the new park. We review the information about the ribbon cutting ceremony that will be held on the 26th of June ( originally scheduled for November of 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. Michayla Vande Berg, ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources Coordinator visits with us about the numerous youth and extension activities scheduled for the upcoming month. Energy Services Coordinator Kayley Barrios Lain for the City of Ames. Updates us on progress as we witness the growth of more hybrid and electric vehicle use. Discusses the location of additional charging stations; availability, location and charge time of the stations these fast charge units: How long, location of charge stations, and additional installations, near the intersection of Hgwy 30/I35 and ribbon cutting for commissioning these.

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