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New documentary provides a portrait of poet Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver's poetry has touched millions of readers. She passed away in 2019, but a new documentary tells her story. On this episode, we talk with f…
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Greene County students celebrate predecessors who fought in Civil War
In 1861, 32 students and two teachers from Greene County left to enlist in the Union Army. The school closed behind them and 11 of them never came ho…
2 months, 1 week ago
These perennials thrive in the summer heat
If your yard and landscape look worse for the wear after a few weeks extreme heat, maybe it's time to think about a refresh. On this Horticulture Day…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Life after cancer for young adults
Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the nation and young people — ages 15-49 — are not being spared. The six leading corn-producing states hav…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Africa Live Network launches Iowa African Film Festival
When the Africa Live Network announced the first Iowa African Film Festival, they were overwhelmed with submissions. We talk with Jack Chimbetete, fo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Iowa painter wins international award for portrait
Painter Rose Frantzen of Maquoketa recently won top honors at the prestigious Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition. Frant…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Find hidden gems across the state with the Iowa State Park Passport
Any time is a great time to visit an Iowa State Park, but if you go now through the end of October, you can discover hidden gems with the Iowa State …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Best practices for this harvest season
We are at the height of the season for homegrown produce. On this Horticulture Day episode, we talk about what's ripe and nearly ripe, and best pract…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Funding cuts threaten public libraries across Iowa
In 2023, the Iowa Legislature overhauled our property tax system with overwhelming bipartisan support. Part of that overhaul changed the way that man…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Marshalltown couple celebrates community through a unique public art exhibit
If you find yourself in Marshalltown, keep your eyes open for some very small art installations. On this episode, we meet Josh Cox and Dawn Gettler, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago