LOCAL TALK 4 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/04/2021 

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Local Talk for Friday, June 4, 2021 included update of the news from the Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Kofi Robinson from Hennepin County Minnesota provided his assessment of: How George Floyd's murder has changed our lives. Keith Abraham Ames Parks and Rec Director gave updates for Furnam Pool repairs and other Park Programs planned for this summer.  The hour was rounded out with a story from John Howe, Director of the Raptor Resource Project.  John provided an update on Peregrine Falcon banding at nest sites or eyries. Also, he explained death of two hatchlings at Great Spirit Bluff.

Citizenship, Ada Hayden Park, Community Gardens and Juneteenth

Originally broadcast 06/02/2021 

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Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa Nebraska NAACP started the show by talking about the importance of exercising the rights of citizenship from Jury Duty to voting in local elections - and she ended the show by describing the celebration of Juneteenth. Friends of Ada Hayden (Erv Klaas, Mike Meetz, and Jeri Neal) then described the campaign of the early 1990s to develop the gravel pit on the  east edge of Ames into a park with trails, prairies, year round fishing, bike and walking trails, and home to wildlife of all kind from trout to foxes. Luke Spence, Nevada City Councilman, told us about the new Community Garden with ground level and raised beds, that is being started by the city of Nevada.

LOCAL TALK 1 June 2021

Originally broadcast 06/01/2021 

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Dr John Paschen, Chair of the Story County Board of Health  provides updates, current numbers, cautions, concerns, and safe activities we will encounter during the summer months.  West Nile virus season is upon us and Iowa has reported its first case for this season so review of precautions to take to prevent or minimize likelihood of expose to this disease?

Sia Agnihorti middle school student , a young woman who has set a positive example of a selfless act of kindness reaching out to our community asking us to help those less fortunate and those suffering from the COVID pandemic relief in India. Her fundraising cause, (Jars of Hope)  Sia shares the successes she is having raising money and awareness of the plight facing others.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer, provides update on opening of the Furman outdoor water park and city council meeting reminders; starting on June 1, City Council, Board, and Commission meetings will be held in person.

Mark Lambert, City Attorney, updates on the repeal of the City of Ames mask mandate, County Supervisor mandate, State of Iowa updates, and how the city is changing back to more traditional way of operating.

Anna, KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” Anna, Magnusson Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs.

CAPITOL WEEK 31 May 2021

Originally broadcast 05/31/2021 

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In-depth information about local politics and Iowa government hosted by Laura Belin and Dennis Hart. Laura and Dennis take an in-depth look at the week’s legislative actions, government agencies, the governor, and other events that affect the Iowa government. This show  takes you behind the scenes, as lawmakers and elected officials act on matters that affect you and your family.

LOCAL TALK 31 May 2021

Originally broadcast 05/31/2021 

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Local Talk Memorial Day included Marilyn Schnormeier discussed the ALTRUSA Garden Tour that included Lyon Hart Gardens at 725 Hodge Ave, Hillside Hostas at Dee and Don Draper 4912 W. 190th St., Russ Hoffman Martha Stewart 1027 Ridgewood Ave., Kris and Tom Jurik Peonies, 5658 95th St., Veronica Lorson Fowler 1031 Ridgewood Ave., And Reiman Gardens.  Peregrine nesting at Great Spirit Bluff ongoing update, hatching is imminent. Peregrine phenology and Ho-Chunk Memorial Day of flying flags for the day of dearly departed from their walnut carrying cases.  Ursula Ruedenberg interviewed State Representative Herman Quirmbach about Patriot of Ames programs for today's Memorial Day observances.

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