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Annual EEO Public File Report

Reporting Period: September 22, 2011 – September 21, 2012

The purpose of this EEO Public File Report ("Report") is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the FCC's 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Stations Employment Unit that is comprised of the following station: WOI-DT, Ames/Des Moines, IA and is required to be placed in the public inspection files of these station, and posted on their web site.

This Report covers the time period of September 22, 2011 through September 21, 2012 (the "Applicable Period").

The FCC's 2002 EEO Rule requires that this Report contain the following information:

1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station comprising the Station Employment Unit during the Applicable Period;

2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment resource(s) utilized to fill the vacancy (including, if applicable, organizations entitled to notification pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(1)(ii) of the new EEO Rule, which should be separately identified), identified by name, address, contact person and telephone number;

3. The recruitment source that referred the hire for each full-time vacancy during the Applicable Period;

4. Data reflecting the total number of persons interviewed for full-time vacancies during the Applicable Period and the total number of interviewees referred by each recruitment source utilized in connection with such vacancies: and

5. A list and brief description of the initiatives undertaken pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(2) of the FCC rules.

The attached Appendices 1, 2, and 3 have been designed, in the aggregate, to provide the required information. Please note that the numbers listed in Appendix 2 under the column entitled "Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized" refer to the number assigned to the full-time job positions listed in Appendix 1.

For purposes of this Report, a vacancy was deemed "filled" not when the offer was extended but when the hire accepted the job offer. A person was deemed "interviewed" whether he or she was interviewed in person, over the telephone or by e-mail.

Annual EEO Public File Report

Reporting Period: September 22, 2011 – September 21, 2012

Station(s) in Station Employment Unit: WOI-DT, Ames/Des Moines, IA

Appendix 1: Vacancy Information

	Full-time Positions Filled by Job Title	Recruitment Source of Hire	Total Number of Interviewees from All Sources for This Position
1	Account Executive	Employee Referral	6 - Staci Fjelland
2	Photographer	www.iowabroadcasters.com	5 – Amanda Jones
3	Photojournalist	www.tvjobs.com	6 – Phil Prazan
4	Producer	Drake University www.myabc5.com (2 openings filled)	5 – Abraham Swee & Molly Atkins
5	Sales Assistant	Iowa State University	5 – Alissa Knutson
6	Photojournalist	www.myabc5.com	4 – Jason Rantala
7	Editor	Employee Referral	4 – Taylor Rasmussen
8	Weekend Anchor/Photojournalist	KCAU Referral	4 – Ron Marasco
9	Sales Promotion Coordinator	www.myabc5.com	5 – Justin Smith
10	Sports Reporter	www.myabc5.com	5 – Will Hall
11	Master Control Operator	Grand View University	5 – Alesha Damerville
12	Account Executive	Client Referral	6 – Brandon Fredericksen
13	Editor	WHBF Referral	4 – Chris Jones
14	Producer	www.tvjobs.com	5 – Andrew Huck

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 69

Annual EEO Public File Report

Reporting Period: September 22, 2011 – September 21, 2012

Station(s) in Station Employment Unit: WOI-DT, Ames/Des Moines, IA

Appendix 2: Recruitment Source Information

	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
A	American Institute of Business* 2500 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50312 Jane DeHaven 515-246-5342 careerservices@aib.edu		1, 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14
B	American Indian Council* 3405 S. Center St. PO Box 497 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Kristina Torres 641-844-6986 aictorres@yahoo.com		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
C	Ashford University website* 400 North Bluff Blvd Clinton, IA 52732 Patricia Niemann 800-242-4153 x7711 http://ashford-csm.symplicity.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
D	Bradley University* 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 Melissa Poulsen 309-677-2510 mpoulsen@bradley.edu		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
E	Briar Cliff University website* 3303 Rebecca St. Sioux City, IA 51104 800-662-3303 www.collegecentral.com/briarcliff		2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
F	Broadcast Center* 2360 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63139 Kara Savio 314-647-8181 placement@broadcastcenterinfo.com		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
G	Broadcasting & Cable 28 East 28th Street., 12th Floor New York, NY 10016 Zahra Majma 212-378-0400 x517 ZMajma@nbmedia.com
H	Brown College website 1440 Northland Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1004 651-905-3548 www.browncollege.optimalresume.com	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
I	Buena Vista University * 610 W. 4^th St. Storm Lake, IA 50588 Career Services 712-749-2440 careerservices@bvu.edu	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
J	California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA)* 300 S Grand. Ave., Ste. 3950 Los Angeles, CA 90071-3175 Ph. 213-437-4408 ccnmainfo@ccnma.org		11, 12, 13
K	Central College Career Center website* 812 University Pella, IA 50219 Pat Kitzman 641-628-5271 www.central-csm.symplicity.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
L	Chicago State University * Career Development Center CRSU 180 9501 S King Drive Chicago, IL 60628-1598 Lee Junkans 773-995-2327 ljunkans@csu.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
M	Clarke University* 1550 Clarke Dr. Dubuque, IA 52001 careerservices@clarke.edu		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
N	Collective Talent website* Michaels Media 1721 Richardson Pl. Tampa, FL 33606 Michael Bille 813-254-9695 www.collectivetalent.com		3, 6, 8, 10
	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
O	Des Moines Area Comm. College website* 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50021 Jacki Boldt 515-964-6215 www.collegecentralnetwork.com/dmacc		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
P	Des Moines Register Classifieds Sarah Jordan 515-284-8179 sajordan@dmreg.com
Q	Des Moines Rights* 602 Robert D. Ray Dr. Des Moines, IA 50309 Loretta Wells 515-283-4284 llwells@dmgov.org		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
R	www.desmoineshelpwantedads.com *(888) 690-8585* customerservice@yourtownhelpwanted.com	1	1
S	Dordt College* Office of Career Services 498 4^th Avenue, NE Sioux Center, IA 51250 Ellen Mouw 712-722-6078 emouw@dordt.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
T	Drake University * School of Journalism & Mass Comm. 118 Meredith Hall Des Moines, IA 50311 Shari Tenney 515-271-3194 shari/tenney@drake.edu	2	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
U	Electronic Media 740 Rush St Chicago, IL 60611 Robbie Erhardt 312-263-2824
V	Emerson College 120 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116-4624 Marsha Della-Giustina 617-824-8500 mdgrtnda@yahoo.com	1	14
W	Goodwill Industries* 4900 NE 22^nd St. Des Moines, IA 50313 Kristen McMains 515-265-5323 x220 kristenm@dmgoodwill.org		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
X	Graceland University website* 1 University Place Lamoni, IA 50140 Jan Gray 641-784-5460 www.collegecentral.com/graceland		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Y	Grand View University website* 1200 Grandview Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316 Sue Lande 515-263-6022 www.grandview.edu	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Z	Greater Des Moines Partnership* 700 Locust St., Ste. 100 Des Monies, IA 50309 Nathan Ritz 515-286-4937 nritz@desmoinesmetro.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
a	Grinnell College* Career Development Office 1127 Park St. Grinnell, IA 50112-1690 Sue Barnes 641-269-4940 career@grinnell.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
b	Illinois Center for Broadcasting* 455 Eisenhower Land S., Ste. 200 Lombard, IL 60148 Don Clark 630-916-1700 x3114 dclark@beonair.com		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
c	Illinois News Broadcaster's Assoc.* The Job File 124 3^rd St. Wilmette, IL 60091 Bob Roberts 312-636-9071 borowmag@aol.com		2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14
d	www.indeed.com 177 Broad Street, 6th Floor Stamford, CT 06901	1	11
e	Iowa at Work * 326 W. 3^rd St. Suite #910 Davenport, IA 52801 Duane Denlinger 563-336-3469 Fax 563-336-3495		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
f	Iowa Broadcasters website* PO Box 71186 Des Moines, IA 50325 Sue Toma 515-224-7237 www.iowabroadcasters.com	5	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
g	www.Iowacareer.net 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 Powered by DMACC Dave Reimers 515-964-6463		1, 3
h	Iowa College Recruiting Network* 10 Merrill Park Circle, Ste B Grinnell, IA 50112 Valorie Larsson 515-867-6890 valorie.larsson@recruitiowagrads.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
i	Iowa Lakes Community College* 330 S 18^th St Estherville, IA 51334 Bob Pritchard 712-362-7914		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
j	Iowa State University website* Career Services 351 Catt Hall Ames, IA 50011 Mary Ullestad-Heneke 515-294-4841 http://ecms.eng.iastate.edu	2	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
k	Iowa Workforce Development * (IowaJobs/Iowa Works) 430 E Grand Des Moines, IA 50309 Ted Johnson 515-281-9600 theodore.johnson@iwd.iowa.gov		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
l	www.jobs.com	1	1
m	Johnson County Community College website* 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210-1299 LeAnn Cunningham 913-469-3598 www.jccc.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
n	www.lostremote.com* Natick, MA 07160 Steve Safran 508-479-9089		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
o	Kaplan University * 4655 121^st Street Urbandale, IA 50323 Lori Galhaar 515-727-6844 lgalhaar@kaplan.edu	1	1, 5, 9, 12
p	Medialine* PO Box 51909 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Mark Shilstone 800-237-8073 mark@medialine.com		2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14
q	Morningside College* Student Services 1501 Morningside Ave Sioux City, IA 51106 Stacie Hays 712-274-5254 hays@morningside.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
r	Northwest Missouri State University website* Career Services 800 University Dr., Admin Bldg 130 Maryville, MO 64468 660-562-1250 https://nwmissouri-csm.symplicity.com		11, 12, 13
s	Northwestern College Iowa website* 101 7^th St. Orange City, IA 51041 712-707-7000 www.collegecentral.com/nwciowa		1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
t	Office on the Status of African Americans* 321 E. 12^th St. Lucas Street Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319 Kim Cheeks 515-281-3274 kim.cheeks@iowa.gov		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
u	Partners in Job Training & Placement* 4703 16^th St., Ste. H Moline, IL 61265 Jeanette Dawson 309-736-9626 x106 jdawson@pjtp.org		9, 11, 12, 13, 14,



	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
v	www.productionhub.com* 1809 E Winter Park Rd Orlando, FL 32803 Amy Kilasonia, Office Mgr. 877-629-4122	5	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
w	Saint Ambrose University website* 518 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA 52803 563-333-6000 http://sau-csm.symplicity.com		5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
x	Simpson College website* 701 N C St Indianola, Ia 50125 Ann Greubel 515-961-1667 http://simpson-csm.symplicity.com	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
y	Society of Broadcast Engineers website* 9102 N Meridian St Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 26260 Scott Jones 317-846-9000 www.sbe.org
z	Spots-N-Dots 167 Oakdale Rd. Johnson, NY 13790 Emily McKay 888-884-2630 ads@spotsndots.com
AA	www.tvjobs.com* Broadcast Employment Services PO Box 4116 Oceanside, CA 92052 Mark Holloway 800-374-0119	12	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
BB	Television Bureau of Advertising 3 East 54^th St. 10^th Floor New York, NY 10022 Tiphany Jones 212-486-1111 tiphany@tvb.org		1
CC	University Of Iowa website* 105 Becker Communications Studies Bldg. Iowa City, IA 52242 Monica Madura 319-335-0578 http://uiowa-csm.symplicity.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14


	Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)	Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (If Any)	Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
DD	University of Missouri-Kansas City website* 4825 Troost Ave., Rm 205 Kansas City, MO 64110 Beth Medley 816-235-1636 www.career.umkc.edu	1	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
EE	University of Neb. at Omaha website* The Career Center 6001 Dodge St. MBSC 111 Omaha, NE 68182 Stacey Coleman 402-554-3672 http://unoceo.unoomaha.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
FF	Univ. Of Northern Iowa – Career Services website* 1227 W 27^th St. Cedar Falls, IA 50614 -0384 Shannon Seehase 319-273-6857 www.uni.edu		9, 11, 12, 13, 14
GG	Upper Iowa University* 5000 Westown Parkway, Ste 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Kate Evans 515-225-1919 Fax 515-225-1919		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14
HH	Urban Dreams* 1410 6^th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 Wayne Ford 515-288-4742		1, 5, 9, 11, 12
II	USA Staffing, Inc. website Iowa Job Center 2010 Philadelphia St., Ste 8 Ames, IA 50010 Steve Risius 515-292-5775 www.iowajobcenter.com		1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
JJ	William Penn University* 6000 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Aubrey Leisinger 515-422-6173 aubrey.leisinger@cwa.wmpenn.edu		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
KK	WHBF/KCAU/KLKN/WLNE * sgramenz@cbs4qc.com; jcollins@kcautv.com; sanderson@klkntv.com; amenard@abc6.com	4	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
LL	WOI Website (www.myabc5.com)* Bulletin Board	16	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
MM	Employee Referrals	8	1, 6, 7, 9, 14
NN	Client/Agency Referrals	4	12
OO	Drop off	1	3

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 69

Notes:

An asterisk (*) indicates sources that are entitled to vacancy notification.
Italicized sources indicate job banks and Internet programs to which WOI contributes. These sources are designed to promote outreach generally, not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies.

Annual EEO Public File Report

Reporting Period: September 22, 2011 – September 21, 2012

Station(s) in Station Employment Unit: WOI-DT, Ames/Des Moines, IA

Appendix 3: Outreach Initiatives

1. Internship Program:

Through the years, WOI has been involved in helping members of the community achieve their educational goals. WOI recruits students interested in the broadcast industry by widely advertising our internship programs at career fairs and by educating managers to mention this opportunity when speaking with members of the community. Letters of Agreement are filled out by the prospective intern and signed off on by a professor of the university and an evaluation is performed at the end of the intern's term. During this period, we have had a total of seven internships at WOI.

Drake University student – News. Video photography, editing, writing, producing, stacking news shows. August 2011 through December 2011.
Iowa State University student – Weather. Forecasting, reporting and editing. August 2011 through December 2011.
Drake University student – Sports. Reporting, editing, writing. November 2011 through May 2012. (We hired this student on a part-time basis.)
Drake University student – Sports. Reporting, editing, writing. January 2012 through April 2012. (We hired this student on a part-time basis.)
Iowa State University student – Sports. Reporting, editing, writing. May 2012 through August 2012. (We hired this student on a part-time basis.)
University of Nebraska Omaha student – Sports. Reporting, editing, writing. May 2012 through August 2012. (We hired this student on a part-time basis.)
Iowa State University student – Weather. Forecasting, reporting and editing. May 2012 through August 2012.

2. EEO Training:

Equal Employment Opportunity Meetings are held periodically to educate department heads regarding their roles and responsibilities in the EEO process and to ensure that all departments are hiring and promoting in a non-discriminatory fashion. We require all managers with hiring authority to participate in these meetings and in discussions regarding upcoming job fairs and other recruitment activities. Minutes of these meetings are kept in the business office's EEO file. Sessions for this reporting period were held on October 11, 2011, February 14, 2012 and September 18, 2012.

In addition to the internal training session, Teresa Fuquey (Business Manager) participated in two NAB management training sessions: FCC EEO Updates: How to Prepare and Stay Compliant, on April 4, 2012 and Navigating the FCC's Equal Employment Opportunity Rules on June 5, 2012.

3. Job Bank & Internet Program Participation:

WOI participates in job banks and internet programs with many organizations, as outlined above in italics, including the Iowa Broadcaster's Assoc., Iowa College Recruiting Network, TVJobs.com, ProductionHub.com, etc. These organizations have programs designed for outreach generally, and are not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies. (See italicized recruitment sources on above list.)

4. Participation in Career Fairs:

Drake University Professional & Career Development Services – February 2, 2012, 3pm – 6:30pm

Teresa Fuquey (Business Manager) and Katie Young (Sales Assistant) participated. The career fair was sponsored by Drake University for the general public, students and alumni. WOI was recruiting for a photojournalist and part-time accounting/administrative assistant as well as taking resumes for internships. Students were able to stop by the booth and ask questions about the station and careers in broadcasting.

University of Iowa Fall Job & Internship Fair – September 20, 2012, 11am – 4pm

Teresa Fuquey (Business Manager) and Sarah Gramenz (WHBF Business Manager) participated. The career fair was sponsored by the University of Iowa for the general public, students and alumni. WOI was recruiting for a photojournalist, producer and an account executive as well as taking resumes for internships. Students were able to stop by the booth and ask questions about the station and careers in broadcasting.

5. Disseminating Information as to Employment Opportunities in Broadcasting:

WOI created a television spot which airs approximately every day on different day parts, on both 5.1 and our digital channel 5.2. The spot: 1) asks organizations that distribute information about employment opportunities to contact WOI to get on our mailing list (all contact information including address, phone and email are provided) and 2) informs job seekers to check WOI's website for postings of current openings. The spot confirms WOI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WOI has also created a spot to air which directly recruits for specific job openings that we have at that time. This spot runs in the same rotation as the spot mentioned above as well as on both 5.1 and 5.2.

6. Participate in event or program related to career opportunities in broadcasting sponsored by educational institutions:

September 23, 2011 - Phil McLean (Creative Services Director) spoke to media students at the Buena Vista University Career Symposium. He spoke to students on topics ranging from preparing yourself for careers in television, interviewing tips and techniques, how to receive (and the importance of) internships in the television industry, and general advice to prepare college students for careers in the media. The students were able to ask questions about the television industry and his career in television.

October 25, 2011 – Chris Conoan (Meteorologist) spoke at the Iowa State Historical Museum to students from Holly Trinity Schools. He spoke to 3^rd graders about how weather works, the science of weather, the day-to-day activities of a meteorologist and the various weather patterns in Iowa. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

November 1, 2011 - Chris Conoan (Meteorologist) spoke to Howe Elementary in Des Moines. He spoke to 2^nd graders about how weather works, the science of weather, the day-to-day activities of a meteorologist and how being a weather scientist is important to the community. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

November 10, 2011 – Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist) spoke to college students in meteorology classes at ISU. He discussed how weather works, weather safety and day-to-day activities of a meteorologist. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

December 22, 2011 – Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist) spoke to East Elementary in Ankeny. He spoke to 2^nd graders about how weather works, weather safety and day-to-day activities of a meteorologist. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

January 17, 2012 - Chris Conoan (Meteorologist) spoke to Horizon Elementary in Johnston. He spoke to a 1^st graders about how weather affect us, the science of weather, weather safety and day-to-day activities of a meteorologist. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

April 11, 2012 – Holly Cihota (Account Executive) spoke to college students in marketing classes at DMACC. She discussed media sales, television broadcasting and what her day-to-day activities at the station are. The students were able to ask questions about sales/marketing and her career in television.

April 25, 2012 – Chris Conoan (Meteorologist) gave a tour to Anita High School students interested in television meteorology careers. He discussed weather and focused on the day-to-day activities of a meteorologist. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

August 22, 2012 - Chris Maiers (Meteorologist) spoke to Rolling Green Elementary in Urbandale. He spoke to 3^rd graders about weather safety, the science of weather and day-to-day activities of a meteorologist. The students were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

7. Participation in other activities reasonably calculated by the station to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcast to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such:

September 19, 2011 – Chris Conoan (Meteorologist) spoke at a Faith Lutheran Church retreat in Harcourt, Iowa. Spoke about weather and how we forecast. Also focused on the powerful imagery and symbolism weather has in passages, psalms and songs. Those in attendance were able to ask questions about weather and his career in television.

November 15, 2011 – Doug Sawyer (Promotions Manager), Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist), Rachel Pierce (Anchor) and Amanda Krenz (Anchor) conducted a tour of the station for a Boy Scout troop from Johnston. They discussed the station's history, educational background of employees and answered technical questions about the nature of broadcasting.

November 21, 2011 – Doug Sawyer (Promotions Manager), Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist), Rachel Pierce (Anchor) and Amanda Krenz (Anchor) conducted a tour of the station for a Boy Scout troop from Earlham. They discussed the station's history, educational background of employees and answered technical questions about the nature of broadcasting.

January 24, 2012 – Doug Sawyer (Promotions Manager), Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist), Rachel Pierce (Anchor) and Amanda Krenz (Anchor) conducted a tour of the station for a Boy Scout troop from Urbandale. They discussed the station's history, educational background of employees and answered technical questions about the nature of broadcasting.

January 24, 2012 – Doug Sawyer (Promotions Manager), Brad Edwards (Chief Meteorologist), Rachel Pierce (Anchor) and Amanda Krenz (Anchor) conducted a tour of the station for a Boy Scout troop from Johnston and Urbandale. They discussed the station's history, educational background of employees and answered technical questions about the nature of broadcasting.

8. Establishing a mentoring program for station personnel:

WOI helps current personnel achieve their career goals. During the period we had an opening for a:

Multichannel Account Executive and we promoted our Sales Assistant to this position.
Sports Director and we promoted our Weekend Sports Anchor/Photojournalist to this position
Weekend Sports Anchor/Photojournalist and we promoted our Sports Reporter to this position.

9. Sponsorship of Events Designed To Inform Community about Broadcast Employment:

December 28, 2011 through January 4, 2012 –ABC5 News staff sponsored twelve members of the Emerson College Journalism Department who were visiting Des Moines for the Iowa Caucuses. The students worked with and collaborated with nearly every member of the ABC5 News staff for an entire week. The ABC5 News staff set aside time for the students to ask questions about working in a real TV Newsroom. This was a way to coach/mentor students with some interest in television news.

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ABC5 Public File Report 2012 - ABC5 News Des Moines, IA