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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The iconic bells of Iowa State's Campanile have rung for 125 years, and for the last 30 years, Tim-Shi Tam has been the carillonneur behind its midday tunes. On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe spoke with Tim-Shi about playing such a beloved and public instrument.

Executive director of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Rachel Rockwell shares plans to expand into a third Iowa City neighborhood and discusses the 50th anniversary. After that, comedian Hari Kondaolu joins the program ahead of his show in Iowa City.

Guests:

  • Tim-Shi Tam, Cownie Professor of Music, university carillonneur, Iowa State University
  • Rachel Rockwell, executive director, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
  • Hari Kondabolu, comedian, writer and podcaster
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.