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Hawkeye alum takes Olympic bronze medal in rowing

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Sista Soul Fest is having its fifth annual celebration August 25 at Evelyn K. Davis Park in Des Moines.

The Sista Soul Fest creates a space for women — particularly women of color — to connect, network, encourage, and inspire one another. The event's founder shares the vision she had for the festival and two Des Moines residents and entrepreneurs who have found strength in the Sista Soul Fest community join the conversation.

Later in the hour, Eve Stewart is a Netherlands native and a 2020 alumnae of the University of Iowa. This past summer, she competed in the 2024 Olympic games in Paris where she rowed for Great Britain. Stewart and her teammates brought home the Bronze.

Guests:

  • Loretta Windsor, founder, Sista Soul Fest
  • Glorietta Foley, author, owner, Glo Rose Books
  • Tamara Lynn, Des Moines resident, owner, Abusua Quilting and Fabrics
  • Eve Stewart, 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, Team Great Britain
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.
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.