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Talk of Iowa

Rural "smart senior towns" care for older residents while making space for new leaders and ideas

By Charity Nebbe,
Samantha McIntosh
Published May 23, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

For some towns in rural Iowa, it's possible to shrink and yet still thrive.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with David Peters of Iowa State University who has been seeking to define "smart senior towns" and understand the factors that make some small towns support aging in place better than others.

She also talks with leaders of two of the cities studied in this research.

Guests:

  • David Peters, professor of sociology, rural sociologist, ISU Extension and Outreach
  • Bruce Perry, Sac City council member
  • Crysti Neuman, Bancroft City Director
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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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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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