Outstanding Native Women: Mary Young Bear and Maria Pearson

Originally broadcast 03/31/2021 

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We focused on two outstanding Native American Women -- Mary YoungBear, Meskwaki, who was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 2020.  Maria Pearson, Yankton Sioux, who is known as "The Founding Mother of the modern Indian repatriation movement," and NAGPRA. Both spent their childhood outside Iowa, but were strongly influenced by their Native grandmothers.

We have an interview with Mary Young Bear about the remarkable history of the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama County, where she is Art Conservator and Curator at the MeskwakiCultural Center and Museum.  Students from Wartburg College (Silvia Oakland, Dominic Hanson, Courney Stucker, Nathan Stephany, Lauren Wisdom, Anshika Singh ) are preparing a video documentary about Maria Pearson and had a lot to tell us about their research and how they are adapting journalism to video production.

KHOI LOCAL TALK Tuesday 30 March 2021 Meetz

Originally broadcast 03/30/2021 

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Rob Denson, President of DMACC 10th most successful community college in the nation; exceedingly proud to have attained this rating, Discussed The Des Moines Area Community College’s major rolls.  These include; providing continuing education or retraining opportunities, offer high school graduates program options for a 2 year degree and continue/complete a four year program by partnering with Iowa’s universities, and as technology changes occur prepare our future work force through business partnerships, internships, and training arrangements provided to the student at an affordable cost.

Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer provided updates on golf course openings a few construction updates and future meeting notices.

 Rich Higgins, Ames Fire Chief, talked As we transition into the spring season. We review some basic fire safety practices. Reviewed In home  smoke detectors  and CO2 detectors, planning and practice business and home fire escape procedures. Reviewed outdoor City Ordinances and recreational fire safety.

Story County Conservation announcements re: use of trails and precautions to take to keep the trail in good condition and safely enjoy using them.

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 29 March 2021

Originally broadcast 03/29/2021 

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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 26 March 2021

Originally broadcast 03/26/2021 

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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.

Iowa Land--from Dakota and Meskwaki to Vanishing Farmsteads

Originally broadcast 03/24/2021 

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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.

LOCAL TALK 23 March 2021 (Meetz)

Originally broadcast 03/23/2021 

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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

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.

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