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Originally broadcast 03/01/2021 |
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 03/01/2021 |
Dennis Hart gives a summary of Iowa in the news.
Lonna Nachtigal, local organic farmer at Onion Creek Farm and co-host of KHOI's DonnaLonna Kitchen show, gives some tips on how to start planning for that Spring garden. Order your seeds now! Lonna recommends some good catalogues for that.
Jennifer Brockpahler, Director of Ames Community Arts Council, describes the 2021 Business of Arts COnference, that her organization and the Octagon co-produce. This third annual conference supporting all artists in building a viable business out of their work, will be held virtually on March 6 from 8 AM to 4;30 PM. To register go here. Keynote speaker will be Jenie Gao, gallery owner and multi-disciplinary artist from Madison WI.
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Originally broadcast 02/26/2021
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Local Talk for February 26 included a story about renaming the Creek going through Ames to Ioway Creek. Board of Supervisor Chair, Linda Murken related the history of the renaming process to Ioway Creek. Tribal Preservation historian, Lance Foster honored the airwaves with Ioway history, justification for renaming the creek, and an update of current Ioway activities. The Ioway Nation perseveres. Susan Gwiasda with City of Ames segment included Justin Clausen talking about major efforts dealing with snow and water related issues in light of the Texas snowstorm and water debacle. Anna Banana featured a Carole Pluckrose selection from Maya Angelou.
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Originally broadcast 02/23/2021 |
Karen Kedrowski, Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics (a political science professor at Iowa State University. Her research agenda focuses on women and politics and civic engagement.) U.S. Rep. Katie Porter – an Iowa native who represents California’s 45th Congressional District and has earned a reputation for her tough questioning and use of visual aids during congressional hearings – will give a virtual presentation on Feb. 26 as the Spring 2021 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
Susan Qwiasda, City of Ames Public Relations Officer visited about City Council meeting this evening
Ron Edwards (Animal Control Supervisor)
City of Ames: cityofames.org
The Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. lecture will be shared via WebEx at iastate.webex.com/iastate/
Dan Culhan; Director, Ames Chamber of Commerce, ameschamber.com
Anna Magnusson; anna@iowaable.org.
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Originally broadcast 02/24/2021 |
Our first guest, James McCalley, head of ISU's Electric Power and Energy Systems, introduced us to what we need to know about Iowa's relationship to both generation and distribution of electric power in the long term. Facing more immediate challenges was Steve Guyer, Climate Policy Specialist for the Iowa Environmental Council, which is holding a Advocacy Day at the Iowa Capitol and described the importance of renewing solar tax credits in House File 221. Redistricting, and the problems this mandatory action is having because of the delay in the census, was the subject of Evan Burger who recently wrote an article in Laura Belin's "Broken Heartland" Blog. And finally Carolyn Klaus of the Ames League of Women Voters.
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Originally broadcast 02/22/2021 |
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.
