Danielle Gehr

Dec 5, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Dunlap |Ben Kieffer |Danielle Gehr

Iowa is among the worst states in the country for physician-to-patient ratio. It ranks 44th in United States for physicians per capita, according to the Iowa Medical Society. The problem is especially acute for patients in rural areas seeking specialized care. It takes several years to train and educate a physician, so there is no quick fix. By 2030 — five years from now — Iowa is expected to be short about 1,600 doctors. But healthcare professionals are working on solutions.

Nov 4, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Dunlap |Danielle Gehr |Charity Nebbe

An Iowa City resident discovered the first rusty patch bumble bee nest in the state since the species was listed as endangered in 2017. In August, Michelle Wiegand, an education specialist at Johnson County Conservation, spotted a group of bees going in and out of a small hole in the soil in her backyard. Because of some markings on their bodies, she thought the bees could be the endangered rusty patch species. “I'm not an expert on bees, and so I wasn't 100% positive.

Oct 25, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Dunlap |Danielle Gehr |Charity Nebbe

Generations of Iowa State University students have all had their days marked by the ringing of the campus bells at noon. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Stanton Memorial Carillon. Tin-Shi Tam, the university carillonneur and Cownie professor of music at Iowa State, has been playing the carillon for 30 years. She first heard the bells of a campanile when she was walking across the University of Michigan campus as a graduate student, and was inspired to learn how to play the carillon.

Oct 12, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Danielle Gehr

There is more to the vibrancy of fall than the classic reds, oranges and yellows. You can also look forward to late-season perennials like monkshood, asters and toad lilies. ISU Extension Horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes share their favorite fall-blooming perennials. Guests:Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at Iowa State UniversityAaron Steil, ISU Extension horticulture specialistGarden VarietyGarden Variety, the horticulture podcast

Oct 11, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Danielle Gehr

There is more to the vibrancy of fall than the classic reds, oranges and yellows. You can also look forward to late-season perennials like monkshood, asters and toad lilies. ISU Extension Horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes share their favorite fall-blooming perennials. Guests:Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at Iowa State UniversityAaron Steil, ISU Extension horticulture specialistGarden VarietyGarden Variety, the horticulture podcast