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The University of Northern Iowa celebrates 150 years
The Iowa State Normal School held its first classes on Sept. 6, 1876. This year, the University of Northern Iowa is celebrating 150 years of educatin…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Home improvement advice so you don't hit the roof
High winds, severe thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes — we all know that Iowa weather can be unpredictable, and that severe weather can do a number on yo…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
'Midwest Unrest' and an America that never was
University of Iowa historian Ashley Howard discusses her new book Midwest Unrest: 1960s Urban Rebellions and the Black Freedom Movement. And the Inge…
3 weeks ago
Exploring love, art and identity in Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!'
On the Talk of Iowa book club, Charity Nebbe talks about Kaveh Akbar’s best selling novel and the themes that make it feel so relevant to this moment…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
These Iowa curlers will sweep you off your feet
As the Olympics near, we spotlight curling — a sport often forgotten outside of the winter games, but one that thrives year-round in eastern Iowa. We…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
When to prune your fruit trees
Our relationship with fruit trees is different from the way we interact with other trees. This hour, we’ll dig into pruning fruit trees, vines and bu…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
The common threads of American protest movements
Protest movements have been part of American history since before the United States was founded. In this episode, we hear from historians Ashley Howa…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
When ICE is involved, what are your rights?
The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis have captured the nation's attention, but immigrant rights advocates in Iowa …
1 month ago
Tom Arnold says being a dad and a Hawkeye is one of the few underrated things in life
Actor, comedian and writer Tom Arnold is performing for the first time in Iowa in over 15 years this week. He joins the show to talk about his childh…
1 month ago
The music is alive and well at the Surf Ballroom and Music Experience Center
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake is a rock and roll landmark and one of the few historic ballrooms still operating today. Its legacy is closely tied t…
1 month ago