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LOCAL TALK 20 April 2021

Originally broadcast 04/20/2021

KHOI will be observing Earth day, tomorrow 22 April with some programing specials and then on Saturday the 24th, we are partnering with the City of Ames with some special programming. And as a lead-up to Earthday; some local voices share their thoughts.

Jim Pease; Earthday Reflections

Gram &Tyler Harms Earthday Reflections

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer and Joshua Thomas Parks and Facilities Superintendent Joshua, visit about placing memorials as a way to remember or honor a loved-one or person of prominence. in public areas especially parks.

and cover types of memorials, special regulations and guidelines.

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

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.

CAPITOL WEEK 19 April 2021

Originally broadcast 04/19/2021

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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.

Earth Week: Meditating with Trees, Boating on Ada Hayden

Originally broadcast 04/19/2021

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Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news.

Gary Guthry, farmer who lives near Shipley IA, begins Earth Week with a description of tree "labyrinth" he planted, where one will be able to walk on clover paths among many species of native Iowa trees and ground bushes to read poems provided on signs, contemplate, and be rejuvenated by the tall silent beings. Guthrie reads some poems on the air and speaks a bit about the history of labyrinths and the personal meaning for him to have this natural place of meditation in the agricultural landscape.

Liz Zuercher, Executive Director of the Story County Community Foundation, introduces one of the recipients of the foundation's community grants. Last December, the Foundation gave out grants to 13 Story County organizations to improve and sustain life in the county. They introduce one of these once a month on Local Talk. Today, Chris white from the Skunk RIver Paddlers described how a grant they received jump-started their fundraising effort to pay for the construction of an accessible boat ramp at Ada Hayden Park so that many more people, including Chris, herself, will be able to join the fun of boating on the water at Ada Hayden.

Prairie Strips, Paddling, Black and Brown Summit

Originally broadcast 04/14/2021

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Jessica Nelson, graduate research assistant in sustainable agriculture at Iowa State University, told us about the STRIPS (“Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips” which is an experimental program conducted through ISU Extension to work with farmers to determine the results of retaining and enriching soil in fields with strategically placed strips of prairie plants intermixed with corn and soybeans.

Going from fields to rivers, we talked to Nate Hoogeveen director of river programs forthe Iowa DNR. His role is to oversee diverse efforts, including river science, survey, construction, grant administration, data and mapping services, and program planning. Much of our discussion concerned Nate's guide "Paddling Iowa," the 4th edition of which is coming out this month(warning no online description is available for the 2021 edition).

Katherine Herrington, president & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber, told us about the Black and Brown Business Summit, Thursday Apr 22, 2021 Friday Apr 23, 2021. Go to the website to find out how to get virtual tickets to see local minority owned businesses displays. The impressive list of sponsors indicates the effort established Iowa businesses are making to provide opportunities for diversity and to grow the share of minority owned businesses.

LOCAL TALK 13 April 2021

Originally broadcast 04/13/2021

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Domestic Felines: Ron Edwards, Supervisor of Ames Animal Control/Ames Animal Shelter, Marlene Ehresman, Director of Iowa Wildlife Center and Matt Wetrich, Naturalist with Green County and board member of Jefferson, Iowa’s city council along with KHOI’s Gina McAndrews;

Discuss feral, stray and pet cats, their care, habits, and needs both indoor and outdoor. Address property damage public health quality of life impacts on native wildlife. What the City of Ames has done and is doing. The actions the responsible cat owner needs to consider and options that the realtor, renter and homeowner have for example a design for a “Catio”

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer shares current city updates including yard waste “free”days.

Ames Public Library Director Sheila Schofer Discuss the phased reopening of the library that involve conference/meeting rooms, small group gatherings, children activities, hybrid meeting models, fines status.

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

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.

CAPITOL WEEK 12 April 2021

Originally broadcast 04/12/2021

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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.

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