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Ben Kieffer speaks to an established writer who is taking part in a two-month residency at the University of Iowa.
Iowa Public Radio announces weekend programing changes, including two new shows: Code Switch/Life Kit and All Access.
The venue's grand re-opening concert since the pandemic began is happening Thurs., Aug. 19. Ani DiFranco, who is playing the venue's grand re-opening concert on Aug. 19, is all for it. On Tuesday, Codfish Hollow updated their website and Facebook page to inform concertgoers that they would require a proof of full vaccination and a matching ID for entry to the venue. It's the first venue in the state to require proof of full vaccination for entry. Their statement reads: anidifranco.com Ani DiFranco is playing the first live show at Codfish Hollow since the pandemic shutdown on Aug. 19, 2...
Published May 14, 2021 at 3:52 PM CDT Listen • 45:54 On this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with Kathie Obradovich, editor in chief of the Iowa Capitol Dispatch about the latest work in the Iowa Legislature and the reverberations of national politics in the state. Sybil Soukup, executive director for the Human Society of Northern Iowa joins the program to talk about how the Humane Society of the United States ranked Iowa as the state with the third-highest number of puppy mills — with 11 noted locations in "filthy, hazardous" condition. Th...
Published May 7, 2021 at 4:34 PM CDT Listen • 45:43 IPR On Wednesday, in regards to Iowans missing their second shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Kim Reynolds said "even if you're overdue for your second dose, don't worry about that. It's more important that you get it late than not at all." On this edition of River to River, Michaela Ramm of the Gazette shares her reporting on Iowans missing their second doses of COVID-19 vaccine and the challenge of vaccine hesitancy. Also, IPR’s Kassidy Arena on how groups in Iowa plan to meet the challenge of an anticipat...