Brianna Bohling-Hall

6 days ago | iowapublicradio.org | Ben Kieffer |Dani Gehr |Caitlin Troutman |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Hundreds of AmeriCorps members in Iowa have been left scrambling for housing and jobs after the federal government abruptly terminated funding for the program. On this episode of River to River, Indian Creek Nature Center executive director John Myers discusses how his center has been impacted by the sudden departure of AmeriCorps volunteers, and what it could mean for the future of many of Iowa’s nature reserves.

6 days ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Ants can sometimes be beneficial to your garden, but can become problematic. Iowa State University entomologist Zach Schumm and extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil give tips on how to identify different kinds of ants, signs that you have an ant problem and what do to about ants. GuestsZach Schumm, Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic diagnostician, Iowa State University  Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Ants in your garden are mostly harmless and maybe even beneficial, but when ants take up residence in your home, that could be problematic. Iowa State University insect diagnostician Zach Schumm offers guidance on how to identify different kinds of ants, determine whether they're helpful or harmful, and how to watch out for other early season home invaders. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new Garden Variety newsletter.

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Gardeners are good at thinking ahead, but sometimes they need a little extra help to nurture their future harvests. Iowa State University extension horticulturists Aaron Steil and Dan Fillius give tips on how to plant and maximize vegetable gardens. Later in the show they answer listener questions. GuestsAaron Steil, extension horticulturist, Iowa State University  Dan Fillius, extension horticulturist, Iowa State University   Talk of Iowa Spring GardeningSummer GardeningHorticulture

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Ben Kieffer |Caitlin Troutman |Brianna Bohling-Hall

The legislative session was supposed to end today, and yet — on this episode of River to River, Des Moines Register statehouse reporter Stephen Gruber-Miller discusses bills at the Statehouse and what's delaying the end of the session. Then Iowa State University economist Peter Orazem dives into how the state economic landscape has changed during President Donald Trump's first 100 days.