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New novel 'The Waters' discusses family, rural issues, donkeys and more

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The January Read With Jenna Book Club pick by Bonnie Jo Campbell is a 'Midwestern gothic' story of one family. And a young scientist joins the show to discuss a new series of STEM workshops for kids.

On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by author Bonnie Jo Campbell to talk about her latest novel, The Waters. The novel also touches on issues of motherhood and sisterhood, environmental issues, reproductive rights and more.

Then inventor, scientist and University of Iowa student Dasia Taylor joins the show to discuss her STEM Workshop Series, which is planned for March 11-13 at Iowa City Southeast Junior High School. The workshops are designed for people ages 12-15.

Guests:

  • Bonnie Jo Campbell, author, The Waters
  • Dasia Taylor, inventor, scientist, student
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.