KIOS Profiles

MAYS Foundation

By David Koesters

Published January 7, 2026 at 8:50 AM CST

We learn about the Metro Area Youth Services (MAYS) Foundation and the work they're doing to provide youth a safe, supportive environment.

Special thanks to Executive Director Rodney Evans for speaking with me and for sharing the MAYS Foundation story.

Photo collage photos courtesy the MAYS Foundation website.

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David Koesters

David first started 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.

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