Arts & Life

Charity Nebbe speak to Jesus "Chuy" Renteria about his new book, "We Heard It When We Were Young."

The 2021 All-State Music Festival was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 25 from Hilton Coliseum. A second broadcast of the concert is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 19 on Iowa PBS.

Listener submissions of reading and gift recommendations

Local shop owners hope the 'Christmastime in Hometown Le Mars' festival brings in new customers to make up for losses from 2020 business closures.

The 2021 Talk of Iowa holiday book guide for kids

Three indie booksellers/book lovers joined Talk of Iowa to discuss the best new books to give and receive this holiday season.

Disney's release of Encanto has inspired one Iowa woman to celebrate her Colombian culture with the rest of Iowa's communities.

The IPR staff talks about what they're looking forward to eating and cooking as the holiday season approaches.

Singer-songwriter David Huckfelt talks about the environment, fatherhood, and more in advance of some concerts he's playing in Iowa this winter.

Longtime record store owner Nate Niceswanger from Zzz Records in Des Moines has tips for you if you're shopping for a vinyl lover this year.