KHOI

Arnie Arnesen and Steffen Schmidt Raise Funds for KHOI May1

Arnie Arnesen, "Ms.Polical Chowder"and "Dr. Politics" Steffen Schmidt faced off on the hot topics of the day at a fundraiser held for KHOI on May 1 at the Ames Society for the arts. Approximatley 130 KHOI supporters came out for dinner and discussion. Schmidt and Arnesen agreed, by popular demand, to air a program to be broadcast simultaneously on KHOI and WNHN - Arnesen's station in Concord, New Hampshire - that will feature their political commentary and dialogue, similar to "Politics Day," their former program on Iowa Public Radio. To date, $8,650.00 were raised. Some additional funds are coming in the mail as a result of the fund raiser. We hope the letters keep coming as we approach our $10,000 goal for this event!

In an interview with the Ames Tribune, Arnesen spoke about the value of community radio to our local area: "A Community radio... is a place where you can pull more ideas out and...the difference is we have the time..."

Listen to recordings from the presentations on May 1

LET'S KHOI BUILT!! JOIN US MAY 1

KHOI PARTNER MAXIMUM AMES RECEIVES MIXIES AWARD

Metromix.com Des Moines has named KHOI’s partnering organization, Maximum Ames, as winners of the third annual Metromix Mixies award. The Mixies are a celebration of the central Iowa music scene, one that continues to progress and grow with each year. Winners were selected by music writer Joe Lawler, as well as website readers. Metromix is a local entertainment guide web site.

The award was given to Mumford’s band members Nate Logsdon (member of the KHOI board of directors) and Chris Lyng, who organized a successful, multi-day festival last September. Headliners were Mountain Goats and Xiu Xiu and more than 100 touring and Iowa acts who performed simultaneously at multiple Ames venues. This coming September 20-23 they will organize the second Maximum Ames festival. Listen for informationon this and interviews with the performers on KHOI (yes we will be on the air then). More info at maximumames.com

The Maximum Ames business office is located in the Ames Pantorium along with KHOI. Nate and Chris produce KHOI's monthly signature event, Pandemonium at the Pantorium, which occur on the first Friday of each month.

Congratulations also to Christopher Ford, co-founder of Maximum Ames for winning an additional Mixie award for his nine-member band Christopher the Conquered.

Congratulations Maximum Ames. Thanks y'all for making Iowa sparkle, your contribution to local community life, and your generous partnership with KHOI.

Breaking News! with Arnie Arnesen and Steffen Schmidt: Food for Thought and Food

Benefit for KHOI community radio
May 1, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames IA 50010
$15 admission at the door
For more information, 515.292.2878 or email khoiradio@gmail.com

Celebrate May Day with two of your favorite political pundits! Arnie Arnesen and “Dr. Politics” Steffen Schmidt will be together again at a benefit for KHOI community radio. The dynamic team hosted Iowa Public Radio's former "Politics Day," which was a weekly edition of "Talk of Iowa." They continue to contribute commentary to Iowa Public Radio.

Arnesen and Schmidt are reuniting for an evening of fun, food, and food for thought - to help wrap up the capital campaign for building KHOI by the August 7 deadline.

The evening begins at 5:30 pm with a light supper of British pub foods and beverages, including beer and wine. At 6:30 Arnesen and Schmidt take to the mikes to share their views on the news of the day and political amusements. Admission is $15, but Arnie says, “Bring your checkbook or credit card!”. KHOI is a non-commercial radio station, and all contributions are tax deductible.

NEW Recording and Production Desk

In preparation for GOING ON THE AIR ON AUGUST 7th a recording facility has been installed at the Ames Pantorium. The oak desk has been provided by the Ames Historical Society. KHOI will go on the air with as many local voices as possible - including yours! Do you have a story or information we can record? Can we interview you? Do you have an interview you would like to conduct and record, yourself?

Be part of KHOI's inaugural sound. Schedule a session at 292-2878 or khoiradio@gmail.com. Someone is here at the Pantorium to help you or interview you Tuesdays - Fridays from 1 to3 PM and Monday - Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM.

We are Starting to Build!

Our deadline for getting KHOI on the air is August 18 2012. That means that within exactly one half year, we must literally be on the air - you will be hearing the sound of community radio when you turn on the radio and go to 89.1FM!

First, we are addressing the most fundamental equipment for getting on the air: our Radio Transmitter at the base of our transmitting tower (just east of I-35 near Story City).