Charity Nebbe

Iowa City

Host at Talk of Iowa Show

Host at Iowa Ingredient Show

Host of Talk of Iowa- @iowapublicradio @IowaPBS. (she/her) No longer actively using this platform.

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Articles

How to keep ants out of your garden

5 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
Import-ant advice for your home and garden

6 days 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.
Hundreds of nonprofits in Iowa suffer from federal funding cuts

6 days ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Samantha McIntosh |Madeleine Willis

In the first 100 days, the Trump administration signed more than 140 executive orders. Among them were cuts directed by the Department of Government Efficiency to federal funds and agencies that help support human service, arts and humanities organizations in Iowa.
Is laziness the key to success? A Fairfield man says yes

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Caitlin Troutman |Samantha McIntosh

During his working years, Fred Gratzon launched two wildly successful businesses, but he doesn't attribute his success to hard work. In fact, he says that laziness is the secret to his success, and he decided to write a musical about it. It's called "The Lazy Show," and it's showing at the Fairfield Art & Convention Center. Then, the early months and years of motherhood are filled with contradictions — it's a time of wonder and discovery, but also drudgery.
An inside look at the new Ames History Museum

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Samantha McIntosh |Madeleine Willis

The Ames History Museum had its grand reopening in October 2024, following a years long, $4.5 million expansion and renovation project. On this episode, we take a tour of the museum's permanent exhibit and archives, with executive director Casie Vance, exhibits manager Alex Fejfer, and longtime volunteer and former Ames Historical Society board president Kathy Svec.
Joyce Carol Oates believes in happy endings

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Caitlin Troutman

This archive episode of Talk of Iowa features host Charity Nebbe's conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joyce Carol Oates as part of the Des Moines Public Library AViD Series, recorded live at the Central Library location. The conversation spans across Oates' prolific career as an author and she discusses her new novel Butcher. The Des Moines Public Library is an IPR sponsor. This episode was originally produced June 6, 2024. Guests:Joyce Carol Oates, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Maximizing your garden this growing season

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
Educators look to shrink the achievement gap as boys struggle in the classroom

1 week ago | wvik.org | Natalie Dunlap |Samantha McIntosh |Charity Nebbe

In American schools, boys are more likely to repeat kindergarten, be put in time out, receive detention, be suspended or be expelled. Meanwhile, girls are more likely to outpace boys in literary skills, take advanced courses and graduate on time. The American Psychological Associations' Task Force on Boys in School is looking into the gender disparity between students.
Educators look to shrink the achievement gap as boys struggle in the classroom

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Dunlap |Samantha McIntosh |Charity Nebbe

In American schools, boys are more likely to repeat kindergarten, be put in time out, receive detention, be suspended or be expelled. Meanwhile, girls are more likely to outpace boys in literary skills, take advanced courses and graduate on time. The American Psychological Associations' Task Force on Boys in School is looking into the gender disparity between students.
Become a succession boss

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

You need to do a lot of planting, weeding and nurturing before it’s time to harvest your vegetables. Iowa State University extension horticulturist Dan Fillius offers guidance on how to maximize vegetable production and then discuss how to get more out of your garden through succession planting. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new Garden Variety newsletter.