The National Weather Service will present the 2016 version of their annual Spotter Training.  This meeting, a yearly feature for the DMRAA will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll, Des Moines in the Recital Room on the 3rd floor.  It is recommended that ARES members take this training every two years (every […]

You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about. Topics will include: Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating procedures What should I buy as my first or […]

Registration is now open for the 3-day All Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) training course March 1-3, 2016.  Training will be held at the Linn County EOC on the campus of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.  Additional details are in the attached flyer. Share with those that fit the need for this course.  You […]

We’re told that the annual coordination renewal letters have been delayed.  Roland, KCØIEA tells us that a delay in upgrading the council’s software has resulted in delay is getting the renewal forms out.  The forms will be mailed the first week in January.  That said, the return date for the forms will be January 31st, […]

Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar   You’ve earned your Technician license… now what?  The Story County ARES Winter Ham Radio Seminar will be a hands-on forum where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about topics you may have only heard about.   Topics will include: Hands-on radio setup, usage and on-air operating […]

Several dozen DMRAA members, wives and family gathered recently at Plymouth Congregational Church for the club’s annual Christmas Party.  Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Plymouth Church Bell Choir.  The smorgasbord of food provided by the members was scrumptious and plentiful.  Highlight of the evening was the presentation of the DMRAA’s member of […]

Paul Cowley, KB7VML has been appointed Iowa ARES District 1 District Emergency coordinator.  Paul located in Ames has been active with Story County ARES and also participates with Polk County on occasion.  He spearheaded the 1-Day Technician class in Ames last month.  An Extra class ham Paul enjoys foxhunts and QSO parties. Paul replaces Bob […]

The 2016 edition of Fight for Air Climb will be on Sunday April 10th, 2016.   With 4 buildings approximately 45 operators are needed to insure that the events remains safe for all participants.  Please contact Scott Kirstein, NØOOD [email protected] if you can help. The Fight for Air Climb will be held on Sunday April 10th, […]

The Story County Amateur Radio Club is hosting another Foxhunt, or hidden transmitter hunt, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 6th in Ames, Iowa. We request all interested hunters assemble in the parking lot west of Ames City Hall (behind the Ames Veteran’s Memorial, Grand Avenue and 5th Street) to register with the hunt leader […]

17th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day 00Z-24Z December 5, 2015   The 17th Annual ARRL and NWS SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) returns again this year on the evening of December  4th, 2015.  The Event, as conceived by the ARRL and NWS, is a way of saying “Thank You” to the numerous amateur radio operators across the […]