KIOS Profiles
KIOS Profiles’ goal is to highlight and learn more about the interesting places, history, and people that make this area what it is. Produced locally at KIOS by David Koesters, it airs weekly on Wednesdays during Morning Edition at 8:44am, and again in the afternoon at 4:44pm during All Things Considered.
Latest Episodes
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Eric Kaplan of the Omaha Maker Group talks about the tools and equipment available for community use, as well as some of the projects and activities members do there.
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The Omaha Maker Group at 8410 K Street is a community workshop where people can explore technology, science, and art. Learn how you can get involved and flex your creativity at this local maker space. -
A brief history on Rosenblatt Stadium and the person for which it is named.
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Hear how Connie Claussen helped start the Softball College World Series as well as her work to bring women's college athletics to the fore. -
The Nebraska Extension Master Gardener program trains volunteers with hours of science-based horticulture education. Master Gardeners share their knowledge through volunteering and participating at events throughout the community. -
This is the extended conversation about the life and history of Union Pacific railroad promoter and profiteer George Francis Train.
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Learn about Union Pacific railroad promoter and profiteer George Francis Train. -
We visit a drive-by petition signing party hosted by Protect Our Rights, the coalition working to get a constitutional amendment onto the ballot this November to protect access to abortion in the state of Nebraska. -
The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha brings together performing artists of two eras, joined through the universal language of music. -
Heat the Streets is an annual run and walk fundraiser hosted by the Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District. Proceeds benefit local utility assistance programs to help friends, family, and neighbors in our communities pay their utility bills.
