KHOI

Originally broadcast 10/13/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, incumbant Democrat running for Iowa House, District 45 where she has served since 2005.  Ames native shares her goals views and philosophy as she seeks to represent the people of her district. 

Story County Conservation Parks Superintendant, Ryan Wiemold   Shares a bit about his responsibilities and visits with us about ongoing projects new and future aqcausitions Angling opportunities/hunting seasons-opportunities while stressing safety and respect in the multi-use areas of the public holdings Other events covered include some halloween activites and environmental education projects.

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reviews a few activities (trick or treat night Monday Octorber 31st 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM) and City Council meetings that are coming up.  Along with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Hackett will discuss the Fire Department’s annual Open House on Oct. 15, and some Fire Prevention Week tips.

Dr. Erv Klaas, Iowa State University Professor Emeritus delivers his Prairie Rivers Remembrances. Erv shares his philoshopy, ethics, and vision of our natural environment and provides a challenge to the members of our listening public to raise funds to help with current and future projects.

Originally broadcast 10/04/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Story County Board of Health’s Dr. Betsy Matos, the Assistant Director Environmental Health and Safety for Iowa State University Covers the COVID-19 updates, the availability of the bivalent vacination booster, Influenza vaccine availability, Monkey Pox, and information on the upcoming Board of Health mtg this afternoon. 

Feathered Friends Tuesday; WildBirdsUnlimited- Seasonal Transitions (14m38s) we visit about a variety of birds that pass our way or settle here for the winter months during the fall migration.

Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer for the City of Ames;  Share an upcoming discussion about mental health held in the Ames Public library? Building Official Sara Van Meeteren will discuss how the Inspections Divisions helps ensure public safety. We visit about Fire Safety month, New construction permits, rental concerns and a number of other areas the department is responsible for.

Larry Gullett with the Johnson County Conservation System shares the story of returning to the Ioway part of a land donation to the system (These people in 1838 forced out of their homelands).

Larry will provide the back story to this generous cultural offer to heal ethical, social and spiritual needs.

Originally broadcast 09/27/2022  Listen to the entire episode now!

Ana McCracken founder of the Ames Writers Collective discussing the first anniversary event on October 1st. Words Meet Art  An event held last year at the Octagon that paired writers with art. Community Outreach  Writing Through Cancer Writing Circles. Swift Youth Writers Workshop. This was a week-long writing workshop funded by a Rotary Club of Ames Community Grant that we held in partnership with the Ames Public Library and other projects as part of this coming weekend celebration. Saturday keynote conversation for  Music in Conversation Between Friends; John T Price and Tom Montgomery-Bates and then following this at C.Y. Stephens in the Goldfinch Room,  Deb Marquart and the “Bone People” will close the event.

Brad Dell, Chair of the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre, discussing the inaugural of KHOI program; ISU Music and Theater Radio Hour.  Brad will be producing which starts this Thursday at noon (Carole Horowitz's spot).  Program name or title, subject matter, what peaked your interest to do this? 

Susan Gwiasda Public Information Officer for the City of Ames reminds listeners about the EcoFair this weekend  west of the City Hall and reviews the upcoming council meeting. then shares some remembrances working with Duane Pitcher.    Retiring Finance Director Duane Pitcher will be leaving municipal employment on Friday, Sept. 30. Duane will reflect on his 30 years of being a Finance Director in two cities. Also, his public reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday at City Hall.

Rick Steward; Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Iowa.  Shares his background, reasons he is running for this office and reviews some of his core values and the areas he feels are important and will work on if he is elected..