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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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. -
We pay a visit to Metro Community College's Prototype Design Lab on its Fort Omaha Campus. -
We ask listeners to share potentially compromising information for your entertainment. -
We check out the Omaha Downtown Improvement District and what they're doing to help keep Omaha's downtown clean, green, safe, and active. -
We learn about DIBS for Kids, Delivering Infinite Book Shelves, and their work to get books into classrooms for every student, every night. -
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We learn about the Women's Fund of Omaha and the work they do addressing gender-based issues through research, funding solutions, and advocacy for effective policy solutions. -
We learn about Metro Community College's Credential College consisting of skill-based, short-term training programs for in-demand jobs as an alternative to the traditional college experience. -
This is our extended conversation about the Metro Area Youth Services (MAYS) Foundation.
