The Mid-Morning Magazine is a show hosted by Mike Buchanan every Monday through Friday morning from 8:30 - 9:00. Mike interviews guests from Ottumwa and Wapello County (like city and county officials, local celebrities, heads of local entities like the YMCA or the Red Cross, etc.) and also national and world famous artists, authors, and notable characters.
Below is a list representing shows that Mike has recorded. Each show will be archived here for about 10 days and will be available for you to hear during that time. Just click on the date of the show you want to hear and enjoy the show!
Be sure to let Mike know what you think by e-mailing him at mbuchanan@ottumwaradio.com.
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On Page 1, Sarah Mulder, a Nurse Practitioner for Ottumwa Regional Eddyville Clinic, talks about men's health... And on Page 2, George Boitnott, with the Ottumwa Shrine Club, tells us about their Pork Burger fundraiser at the 32nd Annual Pro Balloon Race in Ottumwa. The Pork Dinner will be Wednesday, June 24th from 5 - 7 pm... |
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On Page 1, Diana Paulos is in the studio with the Blue Grass Addiction to talk about the music festival, including blue grass, country and gospel music, and happening this weekend at Promise Park campgrounds near Bloomfield... And on Page 2, Richard Roth and Gene Stine talk about the 25th Annual Birmingham Homecoming. |
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On Page 1, it's Summer Safari time at Ottumwa's YMCA, and Tiffanie O'Neil is in to tells us about that and other things going on at the Y... And on Page 2, Annette Whitrock, Naturalist at the Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, tells us what is on their calendar for this summer... |
 Cindy Woodbury |
On today's show, Mike talks with Cindy Woodbury, Executive Director of Ottumwa's Main Street program about some informative meetings being held this week designed to help develope the future of the Downtown area and the Main Street program here in Ottumwa. |
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On Page 1, Arthur Bernard, Ph.D., is the founder of the Dream Center in Sherman Oaks, California and the author of GOD HAS NO EDGES, DREAMS HAVE NO BOUNDARIES, and SLEEP, DREAM AND GROW HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE. For more information go to www.sleepanddreambig.com And on Page 2, Mike talks with Steve Fritchen about the Greater Jefferson County Fair going on June 24 - 29 in Fairfield. For more infor mation go to |
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On Page 1, Chaplain Tim Dawson from the Ottumwa Regional Health Center talks about organ donation...
And on Page 2, Ottumwa Regional Health Centers' Dr. Ramesh Reddy talks about hernia treament procedures and Hernia Awareness Month. |
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On Page 1, Jeff talks with Janis Bain from the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center... And on Page 2, Kathy Speas, Marketing Director for the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, talks with Mike about their O-Town BBQ Showdown, coming this weekend, and other items on their calendar of events for the coming months... |
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On Page 1, Dave Kastengren and Mark Carlton, Crop Specialist from the FSA office are in to talk about some Ag related issues...
And on Page 2, author James Hood talks about the book "Where's the Map? Create Your OWN Guide to Life after Graduation", written by him and his wife Beth. For more information on this book and the authors, go to wheresthemap.com |
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On Page 1, The Wapello County Supervisors are in the studio, talk about RAGBRAI and other issues in the county...
And on Page 2, Mike talks with Mims Cushing about a medical condition called Peripheral Neuropathy... For more information, go to www.mimscushing.com |
 Chef BJ Whitmore |
On Page 1,Chef BJ Whitmore, from Ottumwa's Bridge View Center, is the current President of the American Culinary Federation of Iowa. Today, he tells us more about the Bridge View Center's 1st Annual O'town BBQ Showdown! To print a copy of some of BJ's favorite recipes, click here. And on Page 2, Sigourney High School Baseball Coach Lee Crawford, talks about this Saturdays special game at Principal Park in Des Moines, home of the Iowa Cubs! |
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On Page 1, Diana Romero Wehr, a Speech & Language Pathologist at Ottumwa Regional Health Center talks with Mike... And on Page 2, Rustin Lippincott, Executive Director of the Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau, tells us about this months First Fridays Art Walk in Fairfield. |
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On Page 1, the City of Ottumwa's Information Coordinator, Tom Rodgers, talks about last nights city council meeting and what's happening in the city government... And on Page 2, Greg Fleming and Kevin Sylvester from the Ottumwa Elks talk about their upcoming open house on June 6. |
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On Page 1, Becky Garetson, Wellness Director from Ottumwa's YMCA, talks about spring and summer events at the Y... And on Page 2, Jesse Strom, Executive Director of the Gothic Center in Eldon, talks about all of their spring events... |
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On Page 1, Terry McNitt, Executive Director of the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce, is in the studio to give us an update... And on Page 2, Ottumwa Community Players Dale Dommer, Aimee Allen, and Bill Allen, talk about their upcoming production of Brigadoon which plays at Ottumwa's Bridge View Center on June 5th - 7th. |
 Pastor Ramona Wink |
On Page 1, Dick D'Angelus calls in to tell us about the "All Things Italian Festival" coming to Fairfield on June 5th... And on Page 2, Pastor Ramona Wink is in the studio to invite everyone to an informational meeting about the Jesus Name Project. The meeting will be held Wednesday Evening at 7 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ottumwa. Fo more information about Pastor Ramona Wink or the Jesus Name Project go to: |
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On Page 1, Barbara Ball, Director of the McCreary Cancer Center in Ottumwa, is in the studio to talk about Skin Cancer prevention and National Cancer Survivors day... And on Page 2, Darla Jackson and Jean Sporer, from the Heartland Humane Society, talk about the importance of neutering or spaying your pets, the needs of animals and the needs of the shelter... For more information go to www.heartlandhumanesociety.org |
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On Page 1, Pam Ward with the Ottumwa Transit Authority comes in with some great news for Ottumwans! And on Page 2, Annette Whitrock, Naturalist at Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, tells us what is happenning at the center. |
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On Page 1, the Ottumwa YMCA's staff, Tiffanie O'Neil, Roxanne Anderson, and Jesse Mattingly, talk about events at the Y...
On Page 2, Linda Spears, CEO of Meridian Credit Union in Ottumwa, Bobbiette Wachuku, Meridian's Marketing Director, and Barry Dodd, Executive Director of the Southern Prairie Chapter of the American Red Cross, all tell us about the local Red Cross Hero Campaign...
And on Page 3, author Kevin Coolidge talks about his new children's book "Hobo Finds a Home" available on Amazon.com... |
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On Page 1, Author Charles Rubin talks about his book "Don't Let Your Kids Kill You: A Guide for Parents of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Children"... And on Page 2, Wendy Christy from Bonaparte calls in to tell us about the 2nd Annual Daniel Christy Memorial Motorcycle Show on June 27, Bonaparte. In memory of local resident, Daniel Christy, this bike show features 7 classes with trophys awarded to 1st -3rd place in each class. For more information call 319-592-3400 |
 Chaplain Tim |
On Page 1, Chaplain Tim Dawson from the Ottumwa Regional Health Center talks about organ donations... And on Page 2, Professional Rodeo Announcer, Russ Warren, talks about the Bull Bash coming to the Davis County Fairgrounds on Saturday Night. |
 Tom Rodgers |
On Page 1, the City of Ottumwa's Information Coordinator, Tom Rodgers, talks about last nights city council meeting and what's happening in the city government... And on Page 2, Debbie Randolph, with the Van Buren County Hospital calls in with some great news from the hospital! |
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On Page 1, May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, and to mark the occassion, Brian Hill and Don Kirchner, from the ABATE organization, talk with Mike about what the group is doing to promote motorcycle safety... And on Page 2, Judy Engle, with the Ottumwa Civic Music organization, talks about their upcoming 80th season. |
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On Page 1, Kathy Speas, Marketing Director for the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, talks with Mike about their calendar of events for the coming months... And on Page 2, Sheryl Duke, from the village of Bentonsport in Van Buren County, calls in to tell us about their annual Bentonsport Springfest and other Van Buren County events. |
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On Page 1, Phyllis Heitsman, Ule Glenn, and BJ Whitmore, Chef at Ottumwa's Bridge View Center, tell us about the new Farmers Market coming to Ottumwa. Plus, BJ gives us a couple of recipes! To print a copy of these recipes, click here. And on Page 2, Evans Middle School students are having their annual Fire & Ice Ice Cream Social fundraiser this week, and to tell us about it Connie Wilson brings students Erica Swanson, Annie Palen and Marcus O'Brien into the studios. |
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On Page 1, Amy Crawford, with the Ottumwa Regional Hospital, talks about stroke awareness... And on Page 2, Terry McWilliams, from the Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant, talks about this years reunion. |
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On Page 1, Jodi Gates, with the City of Ottumwa, talks with Mike about Ottumwa's Memorial Day Ceremony being held at Ottumwa Cemetary on June 25th. And on Page 2, Brenda Case is in the studio to talk about Ottumwa's new Bark Park, for people and their best friends. |
 Mark Carlson & Dave Kastengren |
On Page 1, Dave Kastengren and Mark Carlton, Crop Specialist from the FSA office are in to talk about some Ag related issues... And on Page 2, Russ Waren, Professional Rodeo Announcer, calls in to talk about the Bull Bash, coming to the Davis County Fairgrounds on Saturday May 23rd. |
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On Page 1, The Wapello County Supervisors are in the studio, talk about the proposed Alliant Energy rate increase and other issues in the county... And on Page 2, Josh Gettings and Mark Smoot, members of the Wapello County Trails Council, talk about the upcoming Bike to Work Day, this Friday! |
 Lorna Miller & Carol Burnside |
On Page 1, (due to a technical problem Page 1 could not be recorded)... And on Page 2, Lorna Miller and Carol Burnside, from the Southeast Iowa Blood Center, talk about the importance of blood donation. |
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On Page 1, Sheryl Tilus, a Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, and LuAnne Jones, RN and Chairman of the Nursing Council, talk about National Nursing Week... And on Page 2, Jessi Milner and Vernon Trucano of the Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard, tell us about the Lord's Cupboards roll in Wapello County. |
Tom Rodgers |
Today is Tom Rodgers day on KBIZ, so the City of Ottumwa's Information Coordinator, Tom Rodgers, talks about last nights city council meeting and what's happening in the city government... |
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On Page 1, Becky Garetson, Wellness Director from Ottumwa's YMCA, talks about spring and summer events at the Y...
And on Page 2, Vicki Artman and Lynn Schulte talk about this Saturday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Ottumwa... |
