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Planting fall bulbs for a beautiful spring
Learn how to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs this fall for vibrant blooms come spring
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ruth Rabinowitz’s land healing journey
Ruth Rabinowitz talks about moving from California to Iowa for a more present role on her family's farm. Then, Cedar Rapids chef Anthony Leonard on c…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ruth Harkin shares how she broke ceilings with humor and heart in her memoir
Ruth Harkin reflects on her career and memoir, When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories. Plus, what gravestones can teach us about h…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
'Americanness' across two cultures and 70 years
The stories in Carol Roh Spalding's collection Waiting for Mr. Kim span more than 70 years and four generations of a Korean-American family.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The long, slow process of repatriation of Indigenous cultural items continues
Experts discuss the process of repatriating Indigenous cultural items and why it's important.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Time to clean up your garden
Ajay Nair, professor and chair of horticulture at Iowa State University, guides us through his garden's bedtime routine. Then, horticulturist Aaron S…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The 2026 All Iowa Reads picks are here!
The All Iowa Reads committee reveals the titles for 2026. First, we revisit a conversation with educator Amanda Jones about her book, That Librarian:…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Decorah community and Crown Prince of Norway celebrate 200 years of transatlantic relationship
The City of Decorah was visited by royalty this week.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Nick Offerman says woodworking is a superpower in this digital world
Nick Offerman is coming to Des Moines Oct. 14 to talk about his new book aimed at children, “Little Woodchucks: Offerman’s Guide to Tools and Tomfool…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Remembering Jane Goodall
We honor Jane Goodall’s legacy with a look back at her 2025 conversation and reflect on her impact with wildlife biologist Jim Peases.
4 months, 3 weeks ago