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'Founding Mothers' remembers the women who built and bettered our nation
Behind every great man in a powdered wig is a remarkable woman. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re readin…
4 months, 1 week ago
Clematis plants are in full bloom
Clematis plants make a beautiful addition to any yard. Iowa State Horticulturists Cindy Haynes and Aaron Steil share tips for growing and caring for …
4 months, 1 week ago
Iowa City suspense authors bring their unique backgrounds to their writing
Best-selling author Tim Johnston was a master of the thriller. He passed away in May. To mark his passing, we’re revisiting a conversation from 2025 …
4 months, 1 week ago
Drive-in theaters offer families a way to roll back in time
At its peak in the late 1950s, there were over 4,000 drive-in movie theaters in the U.S., with nearly 70 in Iowa. Today, there are four drive-in thea…
4 months, 1 week ago
Des Moines gallery owner believes art is for everyone
Liz Ledgett, Des Moines gallery owner and author of 'Art is for Everyone,' shares how to curate an art collection on a budget. Then, we hear from Chr…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Love them or hate them, e-bike popularity is growing
E-bikes have made cycling more accessible and expanded the ability to replace car trips with a bike ride. However, electric motors have complicated b…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How are new plant varieties tried and tested?
When you flip through the pages of your favorite garden catalog, your eye might be caught by any number of new varieties of your favorite plants. All…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Add these books to your summer reading list
Looking for a deep dive into current affairs, a captivating memoir or an opportunity to get lost in a novel? We’ve got you covered. Booksellers Jan W…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Some of this summer's best books for young readers
Summer is here and it’s a great time to share a book with a child or find some books that will light up the imaginations of the kids you love. Host C…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Quire of Eastern Iowa celebrates a civil rights icon you may have never heard of
Author Paige Lewis discusses their debut novel, 'Canon.' With echoes of the Odyssey and other historic epics, the novel's heroes go on is full of que…
4 months, 2 weeks ago