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New book puts the blame for the Iowa water crisis on industrial agriculture

By Charity Nebbe,
Dani Gehr, Madeleine Willis
Published August 4, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Neil Hamilton's latest book The River Knows: How Water and Land Will Shape our Future explores our relationship with water and what is at stake when its quality is not protected.

Retired Drake University professor Neil Hamilton's latest book explores the Iowa water crisis. On this Talk of Iowa, Hamilton joins host Charity Nebbe to discuss possible solutions to Iowa's water quality issues and the challenges that stand in the way of those solutions.

Then, 20-year-old Dasia Taylor discusses "Dasia Day", an event celebrating her birthday and promoting youth science exploration at the Iowa Children's Museum. The event will be held on Aug. 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. and will feature STEM activities for kids.

Guests:

  • Neil Hamilton, author, The River Knows: How Water and Land Will Shape Our Future
  • Dasia Taylor, founder, Variegate Health
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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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Dani Gehr
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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