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Shelter from the storm

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Tornadoes and other severe storms have always been a risk for those who live in Iowa, and with climate change, extreme weather events are becoming even more common. Do you have a safe space in your home?

Home improvement expert Bill McAnally joins this episode of Talk of Iowa to talk about how to create or reinforce a safe room, so you can weather extreme weather.

Guest:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
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.