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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We check in with the Nebraska State Historical Society and learn of a bewitching courtship ritual, the local community dance. -
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We learn about Civic Nebraska and the work they're doing to promote civics education and access to voting across the state. -
We visit Under The Sink, the household hazardous waste collection facility for Douglas and Sarpy counties. -
This is our extended conversation about the Heartland Workers Center and their work assisting Nebraska's immigrant workers.
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We visit the Heartland Workers Center and learn about their efforts to unite workers for positive change where they work and live. -
This is the extended conversation from our visit to Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, southwest of Lincoln.
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We visit Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, just southwest of Lincoln, and hear about the work they're doing to protect Nebraska's disappearing grassland bird habitat. -
We ask people to share their can't miss places to visit while in the Omaha metro area. -
We hear about a fun way to explore the state through the Nebraska Passport program.
