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What you can to do now to prevent falls later in life
Maintaining mobility as we age is critical when it comes to independence and quality of life. Kinesiologist Gregory Welk and research scientist Abbie…
4 months ago
'Americanness' across two cultures and 70 years
For the Talk of Iowa book club, author Carol Roh Spalding and expert readers discuss the short story collection 'Waiting for Mr. Kim.' The connected …
4 months ago
Reading the 1937 novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' is still a moving experience today
A conversation with expert readers about 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' for the 'Talk of Iowa' Book Club. Author Zora Neale Hurston drew on her exper…
4 months ago
Exploring Native histories in 'Warrior Girl Unearthed'
'Warrior Girl Unearthed' is a young adult thriller that gives readers insight into Ojibwe culture, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatria…
4 months ago
Grappling with community, faith and truth in 'The Exvangelicals'
In this episode of the 'Talk of Iowa' book club, author Sarah McCammon and expert readers discuss 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the…
4 months, 1 week ago
'James' explores a new side of Mark Twain's classic
'James' is a retelling of Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' but this time the story is told by Huck’s companion, Jim or James. James…
4 months, 1 week ago
The power of story and food in the memoir 'Kitchen Arabic'
In 1946 Joseph Geha moved with his family from Lebanon to Toledo, Ohio. He grew up on his family’s stories and delicious Lebanese food, and brings th…
4 months, 1 week ago
Retired Ames resident makes violins sing again for aspiring musicians
Paul Lasley has repaired and donated 18 used violins in the last year for students in need. Also in this episode, ISU psychology professor Doug Genti…
4 months, 1 week ago
Studio One's favorite albums of 2025
IPR Studio One hosts Nick Brunner, Tony Dehner, Cece Mitchell, Sean McClain and Tressa Glass share their favorite new music from the last year.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Some unlikely plants behind holiday traditions
As winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and the solstice bring light into the darkest time of year, we’re taking a closer look at the plants tied…
4 months, 2 weeks ago