David Koesters
Producer / HostDavid started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.
You can hear David weekday evenings on KIOS, as well as his weekly segments highlighting the library, local history, and local community organizations during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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This is the extended conversation about the Nebraska Writers Collective and what they offer to help nurture writers and poets in the area.
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We hear about the Nebraska Writers Collective, how they can help aspiring writers, and the poetry slam competitions they put on. -
We ask people in the listening area which year of their lives they would relive if they could and why. -
This is the extended conversation from our trip to the Intercultural Senior Center.
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We check out the Intercultural Senior Center on 5545 Center Street in Omaha, and hear about the many services and activities they offer to help the Omaha metro area's aging and diverse community members. -
This is the extended conversation from our visit to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium's Zoo Academy.
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We visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium's Zoo Academy for kids and students pre-K through high school. Their mission is to provide students with knowledge and career explorations relating to life sciences through authentic STEM experiences. -
We visit the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in downtown Council Bluffs. -
We Make Omaha is the public engagement program where Omaha seeks input from residents as the city crafts a new comprehensive plan to shape its development and growth for the next 20 years. -
We hear from the Great Plains Theatre Commons, learn about their mission to strengthen community by supporting the creation and sharing of diverse new stories, and about how people can get involved.
