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Nicole Baxter is an arts and culture reporter at Iowa Public Radio, covering the full umbrella of arts and lifestyle stories across the state, from small-town happenings and special commemorations to profiles on interesting Iowans to curated lists of things to do, see or read. Before becoming a full-time reporter, she worked as a digital news producer and freelance film writer for IPR. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

Josie Fischels was IPR's Arts & Culture Reporter until May, 2026. As Arts & Culture Reporter she covered local and statewide arts, news and lifestyle features for IPR. Fischels is a University of Iowa graduate.