5+ mon, 4+ day ago (141+ words) Charity Nebbe and her guests explore the history of WOI and WSUI, now part of Iowa Public Radio, two of the oldest radio stations in the country. Celebrating 100 years of radio and the start of public broadcasting in Iowa Over one hundred years ago, on April 28, 1922, WOI Radio in Ames received its broadcast license. WSUI Radio in Iowa City was soon to follow. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we celebrate the centennial of WOI and WSUI. The stations are now part of Iowa Public Radio. Host Charity Nebbe and her guests explore the history of these two radio stations and, later, delve into the WSUI archives and feature IPR's podcast, From the Archives. This episode was originally produced on Apr. 28, 2022. - Dennis Reese, former producer, host and manager at WSUI 1981-2022, Iowa Public Radio...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) KCCK is Iowa's only jazz-formatted radio station, but it's influence goes beyond the airwaves. Iowa's only jazz radio station turns 50 KCCK is Iowa's only jazz-formatted radio station, but it's influence goes beyond the airwaves. KCCK is a public jazz format station based on the Kirkwood Community College campus in Cedar Rapids. This year the station is celebrating the 50th anniversary of when it received its FCC license, with events happening now through August. Current and former KCCK staff reflect on the station's evolution over the last 50 years, including its commitment over the last couple decades to provide jazz education to elementary through high school students in eastern Iowa. We also hear from two musicians who have been influenced by these educational offerings. - Dave Becker, former director of programming, Nevada Public Radio; former music coordinator and deejay, KCCK - Vivian Shanley, musician, and…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) After celebrating the institution's 150th anniversary in 2024, the museum will soon undergo another makeover, completing a renovation to its building that will expand the campus and add several community-oriented additions. As it prepares for the renovation, the museum is also honoring the past of the city it's been intertwined with since its start. The museum's current exhibit, "Dubuque by Design," explores the impact that local designs have had on the lives of Iowans. The installation spans 150 years " all the way back to the museum's beginning in 1874 " and ends with a model of the new museum, looking toward the future. "I think it's really cool to just see the parallels between exploring the past and all the design while looking to the future of what design will look like and continue to look like at the Dubuque Museum of Art," said Executive…...

6+ mon, 11+ hour ago (95+ words) Did you pay attention to the top headlines coming out of Iowa this week? Test your knowledge with these five questions. Iowa News Quiz: The show must go away Did you pay attention to the top headlines coming out of Iowa this week? Test your knowledge with these five questions. - Daily Digest - Local and national updates every weekday - Political Sense - For what's happening in politics - All Access - Your connection to Iowa's music scene - Garden Variety - Gardening for green thumbs and beginners We'll be back next Friday with another edition of our weekly Iowa News Quiz....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (858+ words) DUNMORE, West Virginia " When President Trump pushed to slash federal funding for public media, he said a key reason was because he thinks PBS and NPR are politically biased. But some of those hardest hit by Congress' decision last week to clawback $1.1 billion in federal funds are small radio operations that provide local news and information to rural communities. Allegheny Mountain's mix of programming includes local news and information as well as gospel, country and blues shows. A recent episode of the Noon Hour Magazine reported on a $5,000 signing bonus to attract new teachers and how the energy demands from data centers could eventually affect this remote region where people sometimes have to drive 60 miles to reach the nearest shopping center. The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (858+ words) DUNMORE, West Virginia " When President Trump pushed to slash federal funding for public media, he said a key reason was because he thinks PBS and NPR are politically biased. But some of those hardest hit by Congress' decision last week to clawback $1.1 billion in federal funds are small radio operations that provide local news and information to rural communities. Allegheny Mountain's mix of programming includes local news and information as well as gospel, country and blues shows. A recent episode of the Noon Hour Magazine reported on a $5,000 signing bonus to attract new teachers and how the energy demands from data centers could eventually affect this remote region where people sometimes have to drive 60 miles to reach the nearest shopping center. The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (573+ words) A Democrat who has worked behind the scenes on many campaigns has launched her own campaign for governor. Julie Stauch of West Des Moines said Iowans are "disgusted" by the state's elected leaders. "Everything's really broken and it needs to be fixed, and I'm a problem solver. It's what I've done in everything I do," Stauch told Radio Iowa. "We have a governor and a Legislature that, for the last at least seven years and maybe 15, think their job is to create problems for the people of Iowa. I want to come in and solve problems for the people of Iowa." Stauch was the Iowa political director for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 Iowa Caucus campaign and the campaign manager for Mike Franken's U.S. Senate campaign in 2022. She has posted a resume and cover letter online to mark the start of her own campaign....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (217+ words) We discuss the Midwest origins of the "King of Late Night," plus the time a whole Iowa town came on Letterman's show. Then, we speak to a current producer for Seth Meyers. The late Johnny Carson would ... Johnny Carson and other Iowa late-night connections We discuss the Midwest origins of the "King of Late Night," plus the time a whole Iowa town came on Letterman's show. Then, we speak to a current producer for Seth Meyers. The late Johnny Carson would have turned 100 years old on October 23. On this episode, we talk with Roger Sorensen about the preservation of Carson's birthplace home in Corning and the 100th birthday celebration happening this Thursday. We also talk with Libby McKay of the Elkhorn Valley Museum located in Carson's hometown of Norfolk, Nebraska. The museum's permanent Carson exhibit includes his Emmy awards, Kennedy Center…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (81+ words) This quiz covers news published by IPR between Nov. 28 - Dec. 6. Take a moment to review the top stories, then let's dive in! Iowa News Quiz: Wrap up the week with a perfect score - Daily Digest - Local and national updates every weekday - Political Sense - For what's happening in politics - All Access - Your connection to Iowa's music scene - Garden Variety - Gardening for green thumbs and beginners We'll be back next Friday with another edition of our weekly Iowa News Quiz....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) TOM MICHAEL: Hi, Juana. SUMMERS: First, I just want to start by giving listeners a picture of how much member stations are set to lose if President Donald Trump signs this legislation into law as expected. So, Tom, roughly how much will Boise State Public Radio lose? MICHAEL: So that's 20% of our budget. It's going to be about $600K each year, at least. SUMMERS: In practical terms, what does that type of financial loss mean for your station? MICHAEL: Sure. Well, public radio looks different in different places, but obviously, we're fundraising today, and that's so important. But I can't imagine there wouldn't be some sort of loss of people, programs or services. It's the last thing we want to do, but, you know, options are on the table. SUMMERS: Yeah. I know that Boise State Public Radio serves a handful…...