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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.
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Originally broadcast 03/17/2021 |
We celebrated St. Patrick's Day and Women's History Month together by congratulating the Ballard Bombers for winning the 4A conference championship in girl's basketball. This was especially memorable in 2021 because several of the high school basketball stars also had leading roles in a newly released film, New Providence, which tells the story of the end of six on six girls basketball. Paul Wierson filled us in on some of the history of how the game was played and why it was so popular. Moving to Iowa State, we continued the Cranford Apartment story by featuring one of the women faculty who lived there, Dorothy Lee, whose colleague David Gradwohl gave a tribute to this revolutionary anthropologist. Her insightful use of novels to see the inside of cultures led to an exploration of a popular contemporary genre -- romance novels. Leigh Williamson, who has had a long and very successful career writing, and teaching how to write romance novels, explained the characteristics and appeal of these "happily ever after" love stories.
In honor of St. Patrick's day we turned to internationally known Irish tenor, Michael Londra who spoke from his home in Ames about "Ireland With Michael" -- a virtual concert to benefit CY Stephens.
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Originally broadcast 03/16/2021 |
Gary Guthrie planting over 1300 trees on 2 acres with help from Luke Gran (Prudenterra of Iowa) to design a tree labyrinth.
Gary defines what a labyrinth is and the purpose and numerous benefits derived spiritually and environmentally. Luke shares his knowledge used to determine the best species of trees and understory plantings for the site.
Andrew Kleeman, Nevada High school’s social studies instructor and head Football coach is one of the advisors for the school’s Ethics Team. Mr. Kleeman describes the history and origin of the club and the difference compared to a formal debate team. The Nevada Ethics Team is made up of students from each class year. We learn how discussion subjects are selected, the training involved for the Team members, and benefits derived for society when the diplomatic art of civil discourse and persuasion are practiced. The Nevada Team has reached the National finals and are currently preparing for competition to be held later this spring.
Deb Schildroth Assistant City Manager, shared some upcoming city events and then introduced Jahmai Fisher and Madesh Samanu, board members of the Ames Human Relations Commission who reviewed their rolls associated with the commission and described upcoming awards; the Humanitarian Award and A Home For Everyone award. Also reviewed procedures on how to file a concern/complaint if it is warranted.
Offers 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 03/15/2021 |
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 03/15/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa news.
We take a moment to recognize the contribution made by Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, researcher at the National Institute of Health who worked with the pharmaceutical company Moderna and discovered the necessary formula for the Moderna COVID19 vaccine.
We also recognize Dolly Parton's donation of a million dollars for this research and hear her receiving her vaccine shot on Twitter, including her newest rendition of "Joline," now called "Vaccine."
Ames native Marilyn Gibbs-Alger, former owner of the Cranford Apartment Building on the corner of Lincoln Way and Stanton Avenue in Ames, tells the history of this distinguished building. It was built by a business developed by Female ISU professors and researchers in 1922 and whose construction was supervised by the female architect, and graduate of ISU, Alda Wilson.
Liz Zuercher, Executive Director of the Story County Community Foundation introduces Childserve, one of the recipients of the SCCF community grants, last November, supporting human services in Story County. Childserve's Director of Development, Sarah Mowery, describes their services offered, and the Respite Program in Ames that was funded by the SCCF, giving care-givers for children with disabilities some opportunities for time off and rest. "Anna Banana" Magnusson, who directs Able Up Iowa describes her first-hand experiences with parents of children with special health needs.
