Funding for cultural projects at KHOI comes from a generous donation from Ames Commission on the Arts.
Roland Sesquicentennial and Boone Pride Potluck
Paul Wierson discussed the July 4 Roland Sesquicentennial with
Andy Webb and
Bob Higgins. Since Roland High School and Story City High School were consolidated in 1970, the event is a double celebration with reunions of the classes of the former Roland High School. The Roland Historical Society has gathered historical materials going back to Roland's Founding with a post office in 1870, so there is plenty of history displayed, including the antique fire engine in the parade.
The LGBTQ Pride Potluck has a very difference story, It started when several houses that had Rainbow Flags displayed in their yards found notes stuck to their doors saying "Why don't you Burn that Gay Flag?" One of those who received the note was City Councilman