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Talk of Iowa is the place for Iowans to interact with and learn from each other. Together we delve into culture, history, art, and literature. We want you to come away connected to our culture and what it means to live in Iowa.

Talk of Iowa is the place for Iowans to interact with and learn from each other. Together we delve into culture, history, art, and literature. We want you to come away connected to our culture and what it means to live in Iowa.

Location:

Ames, IA

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Iowa PR

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Talk of Iowa is the place for Iowans to interact with and learn from each other. Together we delve into culture, history, art, and literature. We want you to come away connected to our culture and what it means to live in Iowa.

Twitter:

@IPRTalk

Language:

English

Contact:

2111 Grand Avenue, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 866 780 9100

Episodes

What Pfizer Vaccine Eligibility Means For Kids Ages 12-15

5/14/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with two pediatricians about how COVID-19 impacts children and what eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine among 12 to 15-year-olds means for the future.

Duration:00:49:07

Exploring Iowa Gardens Of The Past

5/12/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with author Beth Cody about her latest book "Iowa Gardens of the Past: Lost & Historic Gardens of Iowa 1850-1980"

Duration:00:18:10

Looking Back At The "Roaring 20s" In Iowa

5/12/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Leo Landis of the State Historical Society of Iowa about life in the Hawkeye state during the 1920s.

Duration:00:31:09

James Tutson On His New Music And "Neighbors" Non-Profit

5/11/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Iowa City-based singer-songwriter James Tutson.

Duration:00:18:11

Reflecting On A Life Together, Well Lived: Chuck And Carla Offenburger

5/11/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Chuck and Carla Offenburger about their love story, cancer and living life to the fullest.

Duration:00:31:11

What To Look For While Shopping For New Plants

5/7/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes for this edition of Talk of Iowa.

Duration:00:49:20

Iowa's Nature Series Tells The Story Of A Land Between Two Rivers And Its Rich Heritage

5/5/2021
Host Charity Nebbe and her guests talk about Iowa's Nature Series — a collaborative project with 35 authors to produce educational resources about Iowa's natural world.

Duration:00:49:51

How The Pandemic Has Strained Relationships Within Families And Friend Groups

5/4/2021
Host Charity Nebbe and her guests talk about the gulf COVID-19 has created between family members and old friends and the healthy way to approach difficult conversations.

Duration:00:49:52

Periodical Cicadas Will Not Be In Iowa This Year

5/4/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Donald Lewis and Cindy Haynes of Iowa State University on this horticulture edition of Talk of Iowa.

Duration:00:48:39

Ballet Des Moines Returns To Live, Outdoor Performances

4/28/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with two dancers from Ballet Des Moines about navigating the pandemic as a live performance artist.

Duration:00:17:49

Remembering Iowa's Refugee Legacy And Looking To The Future

4/28/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Mak Suceska of the Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services

Duration:00:31:13

Planting Trees The Right Way

4/26/2021
Host Charity Nebbe and her guests talk about planting trees for a long, successful life.

Duration:00:49:37

The Joys And Challenges Of The Pandemic Pet Boom

4/23/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with pet experts about the pandemic pet boom over the last year.

Duration:00:49:38

Young Writers Find A Lifeline Through The Pandemic With Poetry

4/22/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with student poets about the difficult year and how writing has helped them through the pandemic.

Duration:00:57:25

Now Is A Great Time To Fertilize Your Lawn. Here's How To Do It.

4/19/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Iowa State University horticulturists Adam Thoms and Cindy Haynes.

Duration:00:47:53

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo On Her New Album "I Pray For My Enemies"

4/15/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about her latest album "I Pray For My Enemies"

Duration:00:18:01

Exploring Black Gayness In Black-Cast Sitcoms

4/15/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Alfred Martin Jr., author of the new book "The Generic Closet: Black Gayness and the Black-Cast Sitcom"

Duration:00:31:31

How "Made For Love" Went From Novel To HBO

4/15/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with the author of "Made For Love" Alissa Nutting and her co-writer Dean Bakopoulos.

Duration:00:31:07

Waldorf Historian Plans To Create An Environmental History Of Iowa On Foot

4/15/2021
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Kevin Mason of Waldorf University about his summer research trip to create a comparative environmental history of Iowa.

Duration:00:17:58

Tips And Tricks For Building Your Deck Or Pergola

4/13/2021
Host Charity Nebbe is joined by home improvement expert Bill McAnally to discuss best practices for building outdoor wooden structures like decks and pergolas.

Duration:00:48:39

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