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Originally broadcast 05/04/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Mary Greeley Medical Center is sponsoring an event, asking the community to observe a moment of silence at 1:30 PM today to honor and remember those who have passed as a result of the viral pandemic.

Dr. Molly Lee, Associate Director of the Center for Food Security & Public Health at the Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Provides the latest information and updates with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses distribution efforts and the slow down regarding Vaccination acceptance: 88/99 are declining either a portion or all of their scheduled vaccine allocations.  Also discussed; how do we convince people to trust and accept the inoculation series? 

Pat Schlarbaum, Mike Meetz, and Mike Murphy discuss last Saturday’s event that occurred at  East River Valley Park.  Mike Murphy’s audio captures the ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of the redesign of the low-head dam area and celebration of Ames being recognized as one of four River Cities in Iowa.  Audio recordings include: the speech from IDNR Director, Kayla Lyon, an interview with Rick Deitz, Skunk River Paddlers, and an interview with Nancy Franz, Story County Conservation Board.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Interim police Chief, Geoff Huff. 

Chief Huff, discusses the mental health initiatives proposed by Mayor, John Haila.  A public forum will be held in the Ames city auditorium, Thursday 20 May 6:30-8:30 PM.  Addressed will be mental health issues resulting from the pandemic and the programs and solutions available and opportunities for public involvement?

Offering Poems, Music, and a review of Tuesday programs; All Things Piano, Donna-Lana Kitchen, Science Bytes, and Heart2Heart along with a sneak peek of Thursday’s, You Name It.

Originally broadcast 04/30/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Today's Local Talk included week in the news from Ames Tribune by Dennis Hart.  Doug Harr, President of Iowa Audubon spoke about Birdathon and bird migration. More information can be found at bigbluestemaudubon.org. CARE students at Ames High, Soraya Cohen, David Lee, and Leslie Kim. Deb Schildroth, Assistant City Manager for Ames, discussed hiring of Sustainability Solutions Group to guide Ames in creating a Climate Action Plan to address mounting pressures of climate change.  More information can be found at cityofames.org.  An American Kestrel phenology rounded out the hour with co-host Mike Meetz and Pat Schlarbaum.

Originally broadcast 04/27/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Luke Ulricht, the proprietor of Great Planes Millwork located in Nevada, Iowa and shared with us his appreciation of this resource.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Damion Pregitzer, Traffic supervisor  discusses upcoming traffic improvement projects that use fiber optic technology to synchronize traffic signals for improved traffic flow, less vehicle idling, and lower carbon emissions. Do you have traffic signal questions? Damion has answers. And data. Lots and lots of data.

Anna, Magnusson  KHOI’s Top “Good News Banana” brightens our day.