Talk of Iowa

Charity Nebbe

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Booking Overview

A daily regional public-radio interview show focused on Iowa culture, arts, history, literature, education, health, and community life, with regular guests and subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch Iowa-connected authors, academics, physicians, educators, cultural leaders, and community figures with a compelling local angle; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible professionals and people directly connected to timely Iowa stories.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 312 subscribers

Instagram: 23.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Charity Nebbe - Public-radio host and journalist at Iowa Public Radio who leads conversations about Iowa culture, community life, and current local topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Iowa connection, relevant professional or scholarly expertise, authorship, organizational leadership, or a firsthand perspective on a compelling local story.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or creative work, University or professional expertise, Leadership of Iowa-based organizations or community initiatives, Direct involvement in notable medical, cultural, educational, or historical stories

Recent Guest Discussions

David Schmitz - Supporting Artists And Plans For The Future Of Iowa State University Museums.

Kathleen Locher - Children’s Literature, School Libraries, And The Impact Of Books On Students.

Leah Zimmermann - Summer Learning Loss And Literacy Development For Children And Caregivers.

Suzanna de Baca - Grief, Poetry, Nature, And Connections To The Iowa Landscape.

Ankit Bharat - The Surgical Advancement, Patient Health Issues, And Decision-making Behind An Unprecedented Transplant.

Recent Topics

Iowa, Art, History, Literature, Horticulture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talk of Iowa
:

Archaeological and recreational projects examine the complicated history of the Spirit Lake Conflict

July 21, 2026

The Spirit Lake Conflict of 1857 is remembered at the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin state historic site in Arnolds Park. This history is being re-examined and reinvigorated for Iowans today. On this episode, we talk with historian Kevin Mason about the event which came amid rising tensions between Dakota tribe members and new settlers. State Archaeologist John Doershuk joins to share about his Lakeside Laboratory class that just finished its years-long excavation at the state historic site, and w...

How heat effects your plants and pollinators

July 18, 2026

Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to thrive, and it may seem like they love the heat, but when it gets too hot some of our favorite vegetables go on strike. On this Horticulture Day episode, we talk with entomologist Laura Iles about how heat affects pollination and pollinators. Then, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins the conversation to answer listener questions.

Iowa City students learn rhythm and cooperation through poetry

July 17, 2026

On this episode, it's summer school! We talk about the summer slide with University of Iowa expert Leah Zimmermann. The University of Iowa launched a literacy hub to help caregivers develop literacy skills whether at home or on the move. We also hear from Kathleen Locher, an elementary teacher librarian in Iowa City. She shares how a book that hadn’t been checked out in a decade has had a profound impact on her students. We hear poems read by rising fourth-grade Poetry Invaders Lina Ahmed, Sa...

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