Talk of Iowa

Don't burn downed trees. All the freshly fallen tress are green wood, which means it will be very smokey when it burns.

Thousands of Iowans suffered major damages to their homes due to the high winds from derecho storm.

The August meeting of the Talk of Iowa Book Club

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe talks with guests about the flowers marking the end of summer

Mary Beth Tinker had made a difference in a lot of ways during her life in her career as a pediatric nurse, her work as an activist and a free speech activist. She joins the program to share her experience.

Seventy-five years ago, the United States dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan. We’ll learn about the role that scientists in Ames, Iowa had in developing those weapons.

At the start of the pandemic, many film makers from New York City, Los Angeles and London were seeking to film to Iowa.

While parents of all genders are feeling the strain of the pandemic, data shows that women, particularly in heterosexual couples, take on a disproportionate amount of unpaid care work even under normal conditions. With the growing responsibilities brought on by the pandemic and a loss of networks such as school, childcare and social groups that may otherwise offer balance, it is likely that this additional, unpaid work will only increase for mothers.

A century of stewardship 1920-2020

Summer is a wonderful time to escape into the worlds and lives created by writers. It’s also a great time to do a little creating of your own.