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Amid erasure, Black history education continues
100 years ago, historian Carter G. Woodson founded what would in 1976 become known as Black History Month. This centennial is happening at a time whe…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Knowing the signs of teen dating violence
On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we discuss how educators are teaching teens about healthy relationships, consent and where to turn for help. Profess…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Restoring the natural habitat at a Danish Museum and rebuilding after a derecho
In 2012, the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn began the process of transforming their 30-acre campus into the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park.…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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…
2 months, 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…
2 months, 3 weeks 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…
2 months, 3 weeks 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 months 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 months ago