Ackley Storm Spotter Training

After Schoolnet stops in Belmond and Latimer today, I went to Ackely to do some storm spotter training for the fire, police, and abulance folks there. Talk about a nice bunch...

Busy Tuesday

Today I visited Walnut Creek Elementary in Urbandale, where we talked about things like Earth Day, trash and, strangely, meteorology. Then I switched gears and spoke with the Rotary Club members in Dallas Center, mostly about climate stuff. Afterwards I visited Perry Elementary and talked with the 5th-graders there about severe weather and safety.

Fixin' and Talkin'

I made a few stops today, first visiting Jordan Creek Elementary in West Des Moines to calibrate the wind direction on their new anemometer (I lead an exciting life). Then it was off to Berg Middle School in Newton to do some software work. Finally I got to meet the staff and residents at Ramsey Village in Des Moines to talk about severe weather and safety.

Chaser at Blues for Greens

Jason Parkin and his Storm Chaser voyaged to Blues for Greens on the Walnut Street bridge this morning. The chaser with its E85 capabilities was one of many "green" vehicles showcased at the event, which was conveniently (for me) located near the starting line of the Mayors Ride for Trails.

Jason Parkin at the Downtown School

Meteorologist Jason Parkin and a wet white Storm Chaser visited the Downtown School today only to be regaled with song.

Bryan Karrick Visits De Soto Middle School!

Pioneer Lunch-n-Learn and Ankeny Scouts

Jason Parkin took his Storm Chaser to Pioneer Hi-Bred in Johnston for an employee lunch-and-learn and later to Ankeny to talk to the scouts.

Jason 'Splains the Storm Chaser's Features

See the video here.

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Jason Parkin visited Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny on Wednesday to record some material for KCCI's upcoming severe weather special. Then it was off to Dallas Center for a talk at Spurgeon Manor. Then to Schoolnet maintenance stops in Adel, Ankeny (Ankeny Christian Academy) and Rock Run Elementary in Iowa Falls. The day was rounded out with spotter training in Alden. Whew.