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