Immigrant Programs in Central Iowa

Originally broadcast 12/11/2020 

Susan Benner from the Covid-19 Emergency Fund for Story County Immigrants describes this emergency fund meant for Story County immigrant residents who need assistance with rent, utilities, and other basic necessities. An online application for assistance can be found here. There is also an online fundraising page for the fund.

Mr. Bill Schmitt, Resource Recovery Superintendent discusses proper flag drop off at Recovery Plant to ensure flags do not end up in the landfill. For further questions contact 515-2399-5137.   And Merry Rankin describes sustainability through municipal Programs.

 

Hunger, Hunters, Holidays

Originally broadcast 12/09/2020 

Leanne Harter started our show with the Story County Reportfollowed by two guests from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources), Alicia Plathe 515-725-8283 , Coordinator for the HUSH Program  (Help Us Stop Hunger) and Tyler Harms, biologistAfter discussing the issues for hunters wishing to donate their venison, we spoke with Patty Yoder, director of Food at First, 515-344-4357 one of the recipients of HUSH donations.  Just as COVID-19 has put extra pressure  on food banks, it has made it necessary to celebrate community Christmas trees in a different way this year.  We visited Story City  to share their virtual Christmas Tree lighting.

 

Moonlight, Wearing Masks, Art for Neighborhoods

Originally broadcast 12/04/2020 

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Today's Local Talk featured Meghan Klein-Hewitt discussing Black Lives Matter film Moonlight to air on Monday night.  City Attorney Mark Lambert discussed the Governor's proclamation to wear Covid 19 masks.  The Ames City Council will vote Tuesday night about extending mask usage guidelines until June 30, 2021. Susan Gwiasda talked about art for neighborhoods.  Humpty Dumpty will become highly prized it is believed. Anna Bananna rounded out the hour with Heart to Heart messages.

 

Civil Rights Achievements, Listening to Rural Citizens

Originally broadcast 12/02/2020 

Betty Andrews, initiated her first monthly feature on KHOI by discussing the Social Justice and Civil Rights achievements in 2020. Turning to politics, Al Womble, chair of the Iowa Democratic Black Caucus, told us about his plans for reaching rural Iowans as he launches his election run to head the Iowa Democratic Central Committee.  And Julia McGuire, vice-president of the Iowa Farmer's Union, described the events of the virtual online annual convention, Finding Our Fire.. December 3-5.

 

Thanksgiving Conversation

Originally broadcast 11/25/2020 

As hosts Gina McAndrews and Susan Franzen gathered with today's guests, we discovered that they had all worked together in the past, so our interview became a conversation. Policy Manager for Center for Rural Affairs, told us about legislation in the Farm Bill that will help small town businesses, including increasing the number of small meat packing plants.  Founder/leader of Mustard Seed Farm, Alice McGary, described the diverse crops and activities at the farm, as well as reminding us of the Native American heritage of Thanksgiving. And finally Mary Swander, poet-laureate of Iowa, told us about the very personal story of her cancer treatment with Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, subject of her newly released biography, "The Maverick MD."

 

LOCAL TALK 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Tuesday 24 NOVEMBER, 2020

Originally broadcast 11/24/2020 

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Welcome to Local Talk on KHOI Community Radio, where we explore the People, Stories, and Events in Central Iowa and provide important information as we work together to lessen and one day gain control of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I am Mike Meetz, your host for this hour, along with engineer Mike Murphy, Anna Magnusson alias; Anna Banana, and our good friend and neighbor, Pat Schlarbaum-
Good morning friends!
(Music) John Hartford, Indian War Whoop; O’Bro Where at Thou, 1m 31s 
Mike Meetz shares his (Turkey Thanksgiving Story)
Steve Sullivan, Mary Greeley Medical Center Director of Marketing and Community Relations: share some updates;
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity range number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases centered, adequate bed space,
staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations.
Dr. Megan Srinivas is an Infectious Disease Physician who’s main focus is to address the disparities of the health resource allocation in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Case numbers, rate of positives, the severity (range of effects), number of ICU respirator cases, where are the cases concentrated, adequate bed space, staff resources, PPE, Morale at hospital, staff infection, testing site locations in her area.
Funding Pitch with Pat
Susan Qwiasda, Ames Public Relations Officer,
Andrea Cardenas, Ames Health Promotion Coordinator
Ames City employee COVID-positive numbers increase, “COVID-19 fatigue,” and what she is learning about virus spread within the City organization. suggestion mitigation actions to reduce holiday risks.
(Music) John Denver, Eagles and Horses 4m 45s
Anna, KHOI’s Top Good News Banana
Engineered by Mike Murphy and produced by Lynne Carey and Ursula Ruedenberg. Our theme song, is Backtrackin’ by Tom Richards and Al Harris
from their CD, the Ballad of Kate Shelley.
Our membership drive continues and we need your financial support so Please go to our website at KHOI dot ORG and press the Donate Button to begin the process of becoming a member of this fine community radio station. Remember, you the listener, are what makes KHOI meaningful.

 

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