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The world of Jane Austen fanatics
We talk all things Jane Austen in celebration of the 250th anniversary of her birth. First, Iowa City-based artist Sonja Strathearn began making Rege…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
BONUS: Which 'Pride and Prejudice' adaptation is better?
On this special bonus episode in honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, 'Talk of Iowa' host Charity Nebbe and producer Dani Gehr settle a debate they…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The most expensive time of the year
The holidays are often framed as a season of joy, generosity and togetherness. But for many families, they also bring financial stress — from buying …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What to do when your kids burst into flames
In the novel Nothing to See Here, 28-year-old Lillian Breaker is unhappily drifting through life when an old school friend asks for a big favor. Sudd…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tips for surviving family dynamics this holiday season
Gathering with extended family can be wonderful, pleasant, awkward, difficult or even toxic. Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, editor-in-chief of the Journal of…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jane Lynch is bringing her Swingin' Little Christmas to Iowa
Comedian Jane Lynch, known for roles in Glee and Only Murders in the Building, has been bringing holiday spirit and her musical talents across the co…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A personal account of facial blindness and other hidden neurodiversities
When science journalists Sadie Dingfelder mistook a stranger for her husband at the grocery store, it was the beginning of her discovery that she lit…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Famous TV Iowans, from the 1950s to now
Andrew Lopez is on FX's The Bear and Apple TV's Platonic with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He also has his own show in development with HB…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Everything you need to know about Christmas trees
On this Horticulture Day, DNR Forester Mark Vitosh is here to give us some insight into the industry that brings so many people joy this time of year…
3 months ago
Iowa Farmers of Color grow their community with third annual conference
The third annual Iowa Farmers of Color Conference takes place Saturday, Dec. 6. It's an opportunity for farmers of color from around the Midwest to c…
3 months ago