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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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. -
We visit Prospect Hill Cemetery to learn some graveyard etiquette and about moving graves. -
We speak with members of the Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago’s premier music group for the LGBTQ+ community members and friends. We ask participants two all important questions as they prepare for the Chicago Pride Parade. -
Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) cares for people impacted by HIV and AIDS, while promoting sexual health for all through education, access, and advocacy. -
Looking at the life and accomplishments of another Nebraska Hall of Fame honoree, this time it's the venerable George Norris, a Nebraskan who reshaped Nebraska's government and left a lasting impact on our country as a whole. -
This is the extended conversation from our visit to the Omaha ForUs LGBTQ+ community center.
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We check out Omaha ForUs, a community space and service center for LGBTQ+ individuals and families of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa located at 3337 North 107th Street in Omaha. -
We hear about Omaha's Mercer family and their work to preserve Omaha's historic Old Market. -
We take a look at SkillsUSA, a nationwide workforce development organization for students. -
We learn the story behind the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, a.k.a. the Black Angel Statue, at Lafayette Avenue & North 2nd Street in Council Bluffs.
