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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Garden Variety

BONUS: Fireflies in Iowa

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Phineas Pope
Published August 30, 2023 at 6:00 AM CDT
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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

There are fewer and fewer fireflies in Iowa every year. Iowa State University expert Laura Iles talks with host Charity Nebbe about climate conditions and light pollution, in this bonus episode of Garden Variety from IPR News.

Garden Variety
Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Phineas Pope
Phineas Pope served as a digital production assistant at Iowa Public Radio from 2023 - 2024.
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