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Finding joy in the winter months

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Cooking and crafting projects or playing a board game with loved ones can be a cozy escape from the winter weather. Or, you can embrace the frozen tundra by cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or even camping.

On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by crafting, cooking, and board game enthusiasts who talk about the projects and games that get them through the winter. Then Nebbe is joined by Chad Swope, a University of Iowa instructor who teaches a course on winter camping.

Guests:

  • Laura Reed, owner, AR Workshop in Ankeny
  • Annelise Tarnowski, co-owner of The Rook Room
  • Wini Moranville, food writer and cookbook author
  • Chad Swope, adjunct instructor, University of Iowa
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.
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.