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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
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Art is good for the soul — and the economy

By Charity Nebbe,
Katherine Perkins, Caitlin Troutman, Madeleine Willis
Published November 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Recent research proves just how beneficial vibrant arts communities truly are.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority participated in a year-long study called Arts and Economic Prosperity 6, including 565 Iowa non-profit organizations. From museums, art centers, festivals, performing arts venues and more, the economic impact of these organizations is powerful. Randy Cohen and Sally Dix join host Charity Nebbe to explain the study's findings.

Later in the hour: the Danny Awards are an annual celebration of exceptional musicians with disabilities put on by Daniel’s Music Foundation, based in New York. Iowa broadcaster, actor and singer Ricky Bartlett has been honored with a 2023 Danny Award. Bartlett joins the program alongside Daniel and Ken Trush of the foundation.

Guests:

  • Randy Cohen, vice president of research, Americans for the Arts
  • Sally Dix, executive director, Bravo Greater Des Moines
  • Ken Trush, co-founder, managing director, Daniel's Music Foundation
  • Danny Trush, co-founder, president, Daniel's Music Foundation
  • Ricky Bartlett, morning show host, KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids
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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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Katherine Perkins
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
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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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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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