Louisa Dewey
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When we're feeling down, what's the best way to cheer ourselves up? A new study from Iowa State University suggests that the key to happiness might lie in…
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It’s too early to get to work in the garden, but it is time to think about your trees and shrubs. On this Horticulture day edition of Talk of Iowa, host…
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This winter may feel like it’s never going to end, but spring is on its way and it’s time to starting thinking about your garden. On this horticulture day…
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There was a time in the state when it was debated whether basketball was healthy or appropriate for girls. Now, the Iowa's state girl's basketball…
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Facebook turned 15 this month, and 214 million Americans continue to share thoughts, pictures, memes, articles, and propaganda with family, friends,…
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Some of Iowa's youngest state lawmakers have made a plan to break through partisan gridlock and foster cooperation between Democrats and Republicans. On…
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On this "news buzz" edition of River to River, IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric joins with updates from the state legislature. Then, we…
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More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year, in spite of the fact that the holiday falls in the dead of winter.On…
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English is a living language, which means that we're constantly coming up with both new words and new ways to use old words. While the fundamentals of…
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In November, Democrats flipped two of Iowa’s four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. One of those seats is now occupied by Abby Finkenauer of…