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Educator publishes an updated history of Iowa

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The history of Iowa hasn’t changed, but our understanding of it continues to deepen and evolve.

Historian and Iowa State University faculty Jeff Bremer discusses his new book A New History of Iowa. Bremer's book is a comprehensive history that incorporates the foundational stories that are well-known, but paints a richer, more diverse and more complicated picture than we’ve seen in the past.

Guests:

  • Jeff Bremer, author, A New History of Iowa

This episode was originally produced Nov. 9, 2023.

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.
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.