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Post-flood home improvement advice

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Catastrophic rainfall and swollen rivers have left thousands of Iowans with a lot of work to do in repairing their homes.

On this home improvement episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by home improvement expert Bill McAnally. McAnally discusses flood recovery and some of the dangers to keep in mind. Later in the hour, McAnally answers listeners questions about flood recovery and other home improvement projects.

Guests:

  • 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.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh 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.