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Originally broadcast 11/01/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Dr. Molly Lee, Story County Board of Health, joins us for our monthly visit about the latest updates and vaccination information on COVID-19, and Influenza.  We also review current information on Respiratory Syncytial Virus in children. Dr. Lee also shares information about YSS (Youth Shelter Services) and provides information on basic health educational needs as well as physical and mental health services.

We listen in to a conversation with Naturally Speaking author, Steve Lekwa.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames;  informs our listeners about city council and the town budget meeting(s). She also reminds listeners that the resource recovery center has a recycling drop off bin for halloween pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns.

Gabrielle Edwards, Ames new City Forester, shares a bit about her background, reviews the areas within the city she is responsible for and takes a bit of time to discuss tree species to consider for future plantings.

Finally, we visit withVicki and Joe Price, well known Iowa blues musicians.  They will be performing at Alluvial this coming Friday starting at 7:00 P.M.

Originally broadcast 10/28/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for Friday, October 28, 2022 featured the Dennis Hart news summary from the Ames Tribune.

Iowa Turkey vulture status and life history was presented.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames invited Fleet and Facilities Manager Corey Mellies to Local Talk.  Corey provided an update on the Downtown Plaza, including the closure of Clark Avenue, the relocation of the utility payment drop box, and the new (temporary) main entrance into City Hall.  Susan also announced Yard Free drop off for autumn cleanup on Saturday Oct. 29 from 8AM to noon.

Author/photographer Ty Smedes will present on Thursday, November 3rd from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Story County Conservation Center, McFarland Park for a slide presentation which will reveal many incredibly interesting discoveries about the Bald Eagle and how they go about their every-day lives here in Iowa!  This presentation will reveal many highlights of Ty’s book “The Return of Iowa’s Bald Eagles”, which he will be signing and offering for sale.  Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. for coffee/tea and chatting.

Music was provided by Raye Zaragoza.  She performed “Into the Wild” and “American Dream.”

Originally broadcast 10/24/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Local Talk for Monday, October 24, 2022 featured the Dennis Hart news summary from newspapers throughout Iowa.

During the HighTrestle HawkWatch earlier this month, Morgan Christensen participated as she has in previous years, just a fine young birder!  And while we were observing, identifying and tabulating hawks, eagles and turkey vultures I learned of an exciting bird study that Morgan has compiled. 

Board of Supervisors incumbent, Lisa Heddens discussed her candidacy and laid out her priorities for her race to maintain her position. She encourages people to contact 211 if there are any mental health issues in Story County families.

Mellisa Spencer with Story County Emergency Management provided listeners encouragement to prepare for upcoming winter season.  Story County collaborates with City of ames and interested parties to address any closures on I35.  Partners will be meeting October 31 to ensure the needs of travelers can be met in respect to any blizzards.  Having winter weather supplies are essential to travel this time of year.  Blankets, shovels, warm coats, jumper cables, flashlight, cell phone chargers all need to be in good working order. Additonal information can be located at Story County IAEM.org or calling 515-382-7315.