Retirement

On this encore episode of Talk of Iowa: Retirement can seem like an indefinite vacation to some and a dreaded end to a decades-long career to others.

University of Iowa professor Benjamin Hunnicut — who has been studying how we work, live and recreate for 50 years — will retire this year.

Many fire departments across the state have struggled for years to find enough people to work as firefighters, EMTs and ambulance drivers. They hope they might have enough support to bring change in the next legislative session.

Also, Tom Ecker — under the pen name Tom Underwood — has created the now internationally syndicated Wuzzles Puzzles since the 1970s and has no plans of stopping.

Retirement can seem like an indefinite vacation to some and a dreaded end to a decades-long career to others.

Rural towns are shrinking and growing older, but ISU researchers have identified some that support aging in place better than others.

Retirement can seem like an indefinite vacation to some and a dreaded end to a decades-long career to others. On this Talk of Iowa, experts share what goes into the decision to retire and how to do it well.

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Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a major change to Iowa's tax laws into effect. Hear from legislative leaders and experts on just what this will mean for your wallet.

Iowans over the age of 65 are working longer than ever before, and the reasons are varied. Several retirees are still working past their retirement age…