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Talk of Iowa

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Hosted by Charity Nebbe

"Talk of Iowa" offers a mix of regular guests, newsmakers and interesting Iowans to talk about the arts, culture and lifestyle of our state. This IPR original brings a range of experts to the microphone to discuss art and culture, offers practical advice on home improvement and provides insightful analysis of politics. Guests include Jim Pease for the Wildlife Program and of course, the Hort Gang on Fridays. Join us for smart, friendly conversation about what's happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place to live.

Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationDr. Jim Pease has a broad background in education, natural resources, wildlife and camping. He currently serves as Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Animal Ecology at Iowa State University. He teaches courses in interpretation of natural resources, human dimensions of wildlife, and international agriculture courses and directs statewide efforts in Extension wildlife education. Jim's wildlife program is a regular monthly feature on "Talk of Iowa" and airs on the second Tuesday of each month. Support for the wildlife program comes from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, working to protect Iowa's wildlife habitats. Subscribe to our Wildlife Day podcast.

Upcoming Broadcasts

Thursday, September 02
Technology Day

Iowa State University computer consultant Jeff Balvanz joins IPR's Charity Nebbe for a technology update, and of course, we welcome your calls, e-mails and tweets.

Friday, September 03
Hort Friday

Iowa State horticulturalists Richard Jauron and Kathleen Delate are Charity Nebbe's guests. They'll begin with a discussion of organic and sustainable horticultural practices.

Recent Shows

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered
09/01/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
We look at the life and work of the author of the "Little House" series of books, who will be celebrated Sept. 6 at the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. Charity Nebbe's guests include Solon resident Sarah Uthoff, vice-president of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Foundation and Amy Lauters, professor at Minnesota State University in Mankato, author of "The Rediscovered Writings of Rose Wilder Land" and founder of the website Beyondlittlehouse.com and Laurapolooza. (46:30)
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What Football Means to Small Towns in Iowa
08/31/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
IPR's Charity Nebbe and her guests take a look at high school sports and how they define important cultural aspects of small towns across the state. Guests include Randy Hinkel, Madrid high school football coach; Scott Gonzales, publisher of The Guthrie Center Times; and Bud Legg of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. (46:30)
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Writing About Iowa
08/30/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
What are the challenges and opportunities facing writers who write about Iowa people, places and events for a regional and national audience? Guests are Trevor Meers, Executive Editor, Midwest Living magazine; Mike Chapman, publisher, Iowa History Journal; and Beth Wilson, editor, The Iowan magazine. (46:30)
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Horticulture Day
08/27/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
IPR's Charity Nebbe speaks with horticulturalists Richard Jauron and Cindy Haynes of Iowa State University. We'll hear about dividing perennials and getting them ready for winter and planting the bulbs that brighten the spring. (46:30)
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Making Music Together
08/26/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
The project that has placed pianos in the Iowa City ped-mall demonstrates a well-understood truth: music draws people together. What is it about someone sitting down at a piano in a public place that makes us want to join in and sing? We'll talk to Steve West of West Music in Coralville; music therapist Mary Adamek; Eric Saylor, Drake University Musicologist; and Jennifer Hamilton with Prairie Harmony of Southeast Iowa, a "sacred harp" singer. (46:30)
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Iowa's Art Museums
08/25/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
IPR's Charity Nebbe speaks with the next Director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art, Sean O'Harrow, currently Director of the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. The UI Museum has been without a home since the flood of 2008. Also, we hear about current exhibits and events at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City from Director Edie Blanchard and we'll get an update on how recent flooding in Ames has affected the Brunnier Art Museum at Iowa State. We'll talk to Allison Juull of University Museums at ISU. (46:30)
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Dreaming of Nature
08/24/10 filed by Talk of Iowa
Robert Waggoner of Ames returns to the program. His book is: "Lucid Dreaming; Gateway to the Inner Self." This time, Robert discusses dreaming of nature, dreams and lucid dreams of animals, plants and the natural world. (46:30)
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