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The art of Meskwaki beadworking

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this Talk of Iowa, we listened back to a conversation host Charity Nebbe had with Johnathon Buffalo about the history and significance of the celebration held on the only Indigenous settlement in Iowa. Also, Nebbe visited with Stella Youngbear, who has been creating beadwork for 65 years.

Later in the hour, ahead of this year's Hoover Hometown Days, Nebbe learns how to play Hoover Ball.

Portions of this episode were originally produced Aug. 10, 2022.

Guests:

  • Johnathon Buffalo, historic preservation director of the Meskwaki Nation
  • Stella Youngbear, bead worker
  • Leslie Hoover-Lauble, Great Granddaughter of President Hoover, Serves on the Hoover Presidential Foundation Board of Trustees
  • Cole Cook, account executive, Iowa Public Radio
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.
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.
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.