David Koesters
Producer / HostDavid got his start 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, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across 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, Pickles.
You can hear David's KIOS Profiles series highlighting local community organizations, history, and the occasional listener soundbite collage Wednesdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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We learn about MENTOR Nebraska and the work they're doing connecting youth with mentors. -
We visit the Nebraska State Historical Society to learn of an enterprising Catrepreneur and early baseball in Nebraska. -
We hear about its history and restoration as we take a spin on Pioneer Village's carousel. -
We visit Metro Community College's Small Business Development Center to hear about the resources and trainings they offer to help businesses and entrepreneurs succeed. -
We ask people in the listening area if they collect anything and what. -
We visit Pottawattamie County's Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa to check out nature and learn about the environmentally significant Loess Hills. -
We visit Completely KIDS and learn about their many support services and after-school programs. -
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This is our extended conversation about the Genetic Insights Project.
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We learn about the Genetic Insights Project, a large-scale community health research study being conducted by Nebraska Medicine to examine how DNA effects our future health.
