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Originally broadcast 04/02/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for April 2 included Dennis Hart's recap of the news from the pages of the Ames Tribune.  2009 Poet Laureate of Iowa, Mary Swander, provided a delightful background for her podcasts that can be enjoyed at AgArts from Horse and Buggy Land.  Ron Edwards with Ames Animal Shelter provided a great summary of current cats in the shelter, no dogs, yet an adorable rabbit hoping for a foster home.  More information at AmesAnimalShelter.com.  Anna Banana featured heart warming Heart to Heart messages to round out the show.

Originally broadcast 03/30/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

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.

Originally broadcast 03/26/2021  Listen to the entire episode now!

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.