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Understanding Iowa's historical record at the first ever Iowa history conference

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Our understanding of history continues to broaden and deepen to include the stories of Americans and Iowans who have long been overlooked.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe re-visits her live conversation at Iowa's first-ever Iowa History Conference. The conference was held at the Iowa Historical Museum and was presented by the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President and the State Historical Society of Iowa. Conference panelists — Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Lisa Heinemen, Lance Foster, and LaNisha Casell — share their Iowa-based research and the challenges they face in painting a clearer picture of our history in their classrooms and museums.

Guests:

  • Kristy Nabhan-Warren, associate vice president of research, professor of religious studies, University of Iowa
  • Lisa Heinemen, co-director, Jewish Studies Network, professor of history & gender, women’s and sexuality studies, University of Iowa
  • Lance Foster, Tribal historic preservation officer, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska
  • LaNisha Cassell, executive director, African American Museum of Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. 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.
John Pemble is IPR's Technical Producer, News, with expertise in audio recording and production, hosting, and reporting. Pemble is also an accomplished journalist and podcast producer, and has won multiple awards for his podcast production work and audio reporting.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.