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Documentary shows how pie is baked into Iowa's cultural fabric
Author and baker Beth Howard moved into the American Gothic house 15 years ago, started a pie stand and became known to many as the “pie lady.” Now, …
3 months ago
Fiction, families — and bursting into flames
A conversation with author Kevin Wilson about his novel Run for the Hills, recorded at the Des Moines Public Library. Wilson and Charity Nebbe talk a…
3 months ago
How to create your own holiday magic this season
If you’re looking for brilliant, beautiful and delicious ideas for the holiday season, influencer and best-selling author Kaleb Wyse is the man to tu…
3 months ago
The best new reads for kids of all ages
Iowa book lovers Devin Redmond, Molly Roberts and Amanda Lepper share their favorite new titles for kids, ages 0 to young adults.
3 months, 1 week ago
Books to get your hands on this holiday season
Stephen King once said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic,” and that’s just one of the reasons they make great gifts. Booksellers Jan Weismiller, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Life after cancer for young adults
The six leading corn-producing states have a cancer rate for young adults that is about 5% higher than the rest of the nation. We speak with two wome…
3 months, 1 week ago
Stretch your apple bounty beyond the fall
Apple harvest season is coming to an end, but there are ways to enjoy their flavor for more than just the fall.
3 months, 1 week ago
The stories of Iowa's Vietnam War veterans
A new documentary captured the experiences of Vietnam War veterans in Iowa. Then, a theatre started by Grant Wood and his friends turns 100 years old.
3 months, 1 week ago
Dubuque art exhibits reframe Indigenous and Latinx representation
Two new exhibitions at the Dubuque Museum of Art rethink representation through Indigenous, Latinx and community-centered storytelling. Then, two sis…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Trauma's impact on childhood memories
A new development theory out of Iowa State University reshapes how experts understand the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on our m…
3 months, 2 weeks ago