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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Talk of Iowa

Appreciating nature in the Midwest

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Samantha McIntosh
Published November 8, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Iowa doesn’t have an ocean or mountains, but Iowa can be a beautiful place to connect with nature. Author Kevin Koch has camped, hiked and biked his way through the Midwest and written about it in Midwest Bedrock: In Search For Nature’s Soul in America’s Heartland. He discusses his work with Charity Nebbe.

Then Ben Barry, the dean of fashion at Parsons School of Design, joins the program to discuss the relationship between disability and fashion. Barry will speak as a part of Iowa State University’s lecture series Nov. 11.

Guests:

  • Kevin Koch, author and professor emeritus of English, Loras College
  • Ben Barry, dean of fashion at Parsons School of Design
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Charity Nebbe
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.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Samantha McIntosh
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.
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