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Shakespeare on stage across Iowa this summer
Shakespeare is everywhere in Iowa this summer! On this episode we talk to the creatives behind the inaugural Northern Iowa Shakespeare Festival in Ce…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Road trips: the epic, the disastrous and everything in-between
A summer road trip is a ticket to adventure, and experienced road trippers know to expect the unexpected. On this episode, we’re hitting the road — w…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
A trip down the 'Big Muddy'
Mark Twain said the Missouri River is too thick to drink and too thin to plow. The Big Muddy doesn’t get the kind of attention the Mighty Mississippi…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Living with autism
A pediatrician who works with a range of patients with autism helps us understand autism spectrum disorder, why diagnosis is more common today and wh…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
These summer fruit management tips are grape
There are a lot of different things that can derail a fruit crop, even after your blossoms have survived the last frost. It was a tough spring for ma…
2 months ago
Jean Lloyd-Jones defied women's norms, devoting her life to public service
Jean Lloyd-Jones served in both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate, starting in 1979. Now, at age 96, she has published a memoir called 'A Women's Pl…
2 months ago
Dream City offers a community of care for youth and families
Frederick Newell came to Iowa City 20 years ago as a college freshman and single father, who recognized a need for support for young parents and unde…
2 months ago
'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…
2 months 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 …
2 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 …
2 months, 1 week ago