Travels and Poetry in the Middle East
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Christopher Merrill, Director of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. Merrill has just returned from a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWind Energy in Iowa
Mid-American Energy is planning to invest $1.9 billion in Iowa to add up to about one gigawatt of wind generation, which could power 300-thousand homes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitics Day: Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions
Between now and the end of June, decisions will be made on a number of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Host Ben Kieffer gets analysis on some of the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFlood Review and Outlook
Iowans have been evacuating homes, filling sandbags, and praying to avoid a disastrous summer as rivers, creeks, and waterways surge out of their banks.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhat's Happening at Iowa Farmers' Markets
Many farmers' markets in Iowa have grown over the last couple decades. Host Charity Nebbe talks with market directors from around the state to hear about» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Cutting Edge of Forensic Science
Over a hundred years ago, searching for fingerprints became routine in crime scene investigation. In the intervening years the tools of forensic» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAltered Memories
Host Ben Kieffer explores memories this hour. First, he has a talk with ISU Assistant Professor Jason Chan about his research showing how our memories can» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUrban Green Space and Health
Researchers argue that spending time in nature can reduce stress and improve health. In cities, it can be more challenging to find nature. Guest host Ben» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Changing Role of Fathers
Sunday is Father's Day. Find out about the Father’s Day Index and hear about the changing role of dads, who are increasingly stay-at home parents. How is» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMiss Iowa and Iowans with Disabilities
The 2013 winner of the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program is Nicole Kelly. Besides attention from Iowans, national news outlets have been interested in her» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSafety on the Water
Last week a man was killed in a boating incident on the Cedar River, and over the weekend a man had a close call while trying to rescue a child on Clear» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHorticulture Day: Trees
While 2013 has brought plenty of rain for our trees--maybe too much--the affects of last year's drought can still be seen across Iowa's landscape. Today on» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWorld Food Prize and Capitalism on Trial
Capitalism – Does it work for you? That’s the question on a 20-ft-long sign with flashing lights that’s come to Cedar Rapids. Viewers vote by pressing true» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDating and Socializing Later in Life
Once upon a time you and your sweetheart may have spent hot summer nights at the drive-in or cooled off at the soda fountain—but dating in 2013 is very» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Farm Crisis
The farm crisis of the 1980s meant high interest rates; it’s estimated that farmland values dropped nearly 60 percent in some areas of the Midwest during» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCrime Victims' Needs
Many severe crimes alter a victim's life forever. People convicted of those crimes might be put behind bars for a very long time or even the rest of their» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitics Day: Egypt and the Middle East
Massive protests once again in Egypt. Join host Ben Kieffer to talk about the political situation there with Iowa State University's Jim McCormick and long» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSleep and Noise
Do you have a sound or noise that helps you fall asleep? It turns out that sound plays a big role in brain activity and brain wave synchronization even» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHorse Slaughter in Iowa
A business in Sigourney Iowa could be one of the first the nation to slaughter horses after a previous ban was allowed to expire. Join Host Ben Kieffer to» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNews Review: Health, Ag, Sports, and Entertainment
From infectious disease to sports and entertainment, River to River host Ben Kieffer has a news roundup show. He'll talk with the Director of the Iowa» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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