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Originally broadcast 03/29/2021 |
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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Originally broadcast 03/26/2021 |
Dennis Hart provided an excellent recap of the week in the news for the Ames Tribune. Chris Adkins, naturalist for the Dallas County Conservation Board provided a wonderful iteration concerning starting a fire with bow drill design. The ceremonial fire for spring equinox March 21 was described in detail. Kayley Barrios Lane discussed energy programs for the City of Ames. And Anna Banana included Carole Pluckrose in person virtually on Zoom from London with her poetry.
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Originally broadcast 03/24/2021 |
We started with a discussion of the The Road I Grew Up On: Requiem for a Vanishing Era a recent publication by Helen Gunderson. Cornelia Flora, author of Rural Communities: Legacy and Change discussed this important project. Turning to the history of the Dakota, who left Iowa as it was becoming a state, Kevin Mason, History Professor at Wartburg College, explained their response to US government policies in his upcoming article Inkaputa in Iowa: Dakota Decline, Dispossession and Erasure. Ray Youngbear, Meskwaki writer, musician, performing artist and American Book Award Recipient (2016) explained how he and his wife are raising their children, passing on their culture and values on the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama County.
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Originally broadcast 03/23/2021 |
Keith Winefeldt describes his business, “Burgers on the Fly” gives us a historical account of its development his challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, describes some of the menu items and special offerings including offering vegetarian options.
Mike Meetz and Pat Schlarbaum briefly describe the past Sunday’s Ames Reads Leopold annual event held at the various the memorial rocks honoring influential Iowa Conservationists at Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Wolf Osterreicht shares what he is observing at Ada Hayden Heritage park. and discusses some early and unusual observations and provided some tips for folks who may want to view the area.
Susan Qwiasda; Communications Officer for the City of Ames provides timely information on City events and Ames Police Commander Jason Tuttle Reviews that this is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and explains the outdoor weather warning system, why the sirens are activated, and what should we do when we hear them. He also emphasizes that as the weather warms, it’s important to remember to share the roads. Automobile and truck drivers should be on the lookout for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians
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.
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Originally broadcast 03/22/2021 |
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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Originally broadcast 03/22/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news from the past week.
Neil Upadhyay, Director of Hotel Operations and Assistant General Manager of Gateway Hotel and Convention Center, describes the struggle to stay afloat in the hotel business with little clientele due to reduced travel and drastic staff reduction Although some other area hotels have had trouble, the Gateway is positioned to remain open despite operating at a loss during the pandemic. Also, Upadhyay, who is 24 years old, tells a little bit of his own story as an Inian-American from Chicago who moved to Story City as a teenager and eventually ended up a manager of the Gateway.
Sudhanva Kashyap, award-winning landscape photographer, describes his process and artistic mission. His work, which features landscapes in extraordinarily beautiful color and design, is currently being exhibited at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters on Main street in Ames. Kashyap is a postdoctoral researcher at ISU in science, from Bangalore India.
Nadav Mer, owner of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, talks about the meaning of art work displayed at the coffee shop, which has taken on even more importance in Pandemic times. Mer assures us that Morning Bell Coffee Roasters is surviving the pandemic.
