Culture
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Weird Iowa: Beggars Night And Party-Only Ballots?
Video Version Audio Version What a week! Beggars night made national news thanks to Caitlin Clark, why do we celebrate that? Also have a major Presidential election, will Iowa change colors? Has it always been red? It may seem like a weird time in Iowa, but Iowans have always been just a little… well, weird.…
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Van Harden: Where is he now?
Where is Van Harden now? Van Harden of WHO Radio’s Van and Bonnie Show has been retired from radio since September of 2020, but he’s not slowing down. He sat down to discuss what he’s been up to and he reacts to local radio’s struggle to maintain focus on their community.
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Iowa State Fair Podcast Special: Brisket Bribery & A Hidden Beer Tent
In this special Iowa State Fair Podcast two part special, Gwen Page, owner of Watcha Smokin’ BBQ and Scott Carlson of The Iowa Craft Beer Tent tell you their fair secrets and give you an inside look at how they went from fair rookies to fair icons. You’ll learn why one location on the fairgrounds…
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80/35 this weekend debuts first live music “silent stage”
80/35 this weekend features big acts like Killer Mike and OK Go but they have a few tricks up their sleeve. Because the event has moved from Downtown Des Moines to Waterworks Park, they’ve added some new features like camping, free stages, and what they’re calling a “silent stage.” What is that? Executive Director, Andy…
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Biking over the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad bridge?!
If you think Iowa is flat, you’ve never ridden the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad. Director Mike Wendel explains how the tracks were almost completely lost in 1983 but saved by Boone residents. He also tells how you can enjoy the railroad in open air cars, with dinner, or even on specialized bikes that go over…
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Orange City VS Pella: which Tulip Festival Reigns Supreme? We asked Orange City!
The Orange City Tulip Festival is this weekend, you should go. Executive Committee Promo Chair, Jennie Droog gives you a sneak peek at the events, food, and festivities. She also tells us about their obsession over authentic period-accurate costumes. Oh, and yes, we had to ask about the “other” tulip festival. Do they compete with…
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Iowa’s largest farmers’ markets open this weekend: here’s what to expect.
Many of Iowa’s farmers’ markets open this weekend and exclusive we discussed what to expect with three of the state’s largest. Taryn Kafer of The Dubuque Farmers’ Market, Amelia Klatt of the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market, and Missy Carter of The Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport join the show to discuss why their…
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Des Moines Police Chief On Police in Schools, Burnsville, Anti-Police Rhetoric
Chief Dana Wingert is in charge of Iowa’s largest Police force. In the last few years, he recalls riots, protests, the defund the Police movement, and removal of the Student Resource Officer (SRO) program at Des Moines Public Schools. With a rise in violence in the schools, is it time to bring officers back into…
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Director of African American Museum of Iowa: why is Juneteenth important?
You probably heard all about Juneteenth, but do you know what it is? Do you know why it’s important? Many people don’t actually know the history. LaNisha Cassell, executive director of The African America Museum of Iowa explains the history, importance, and why owning slaves in the USA didn’t end with the Emancipation Proclamation. Iowa…
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Iowa secrets, fun travel destinations, and structural popcorn balls?
Iowa has secrets! Some are hidden in plain sight like a few mysterious concrete structures in a popular kids area at the Iowa State Fair. Megan Bannister, author and editor of Olio in Iowa is a walking encyclopedia of Iowa’s craziest stories and tells us the most famous destinations in Iowa! Famous destinations in Iowa…