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Travel writer is working to make Iowa a vacation destination

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Iowa isn’t well-regarded as a vacation spot in the country, but for those in the know there is a lot to do and see in the state, including the sculptures of Tom Stancliffe.

Sara Broers, author of 100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die, shares how she became a travel blogger in northern Iowa and the many places she's visited in research for her book. Through this and other upcoming publications she hopes to debunk the state's reputation as fly-over country by highlighting the heartland’s gems.

Later in the hour, how Tom Stancliffe became a large-scale sculptor and made a career out of creating public art.

A portion of this episode was originally produced August 10, 2022.

Guests:

  • Sara Broers, author, Travel with Sara
  • Tom Stancliffe, sculptor, professor emeritus of art, University of Northern Iowa
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.
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