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Talk of Iowa

Finding a home for your later years

By Charity Nebbe,
Dani Gehr, Caitlin Troutman
Published November 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The house that may have been just right for you and your family at one point in time might not meet your needs as you age.

It's another Home Improvement Day, and expert Bill McAnally talks about what to look for in a home when it's time to downsize and you're planning to age in place. Then, Bill answers a wide range of listeners' home improvement questions.

Guests:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. 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 bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
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Dani Gehr
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.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning 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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