Best Iowa City Public Library Podcasts (2024)

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From Reviving To Thriving: What To Know About Indianola Main Street 36:36

24d ago36:36

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Season 1, Episode 9: Indianola Main Street Executive Director Erica Roberts and Indianola Main Street Board Vice President Leslie Held Jared join "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful conversation that dives deeper into the ins and outs of Indianola Main Street. In August 2024, Indianola was named a Main Street Iowa community following a rigorous appl…

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Flowing Into A Sustainable Future: Indianola Water Resource Recovery Department 20:18

1M ago20:18

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Season 1, Episode 8: Water Resource Recovery Department Superintendent Jared Keenan joins "Indy Unplugged" for an informative conversation that sheds light into the City's new state-of-the-art facility, previews the Open House event on Thursday, October 3, 2024, experiences and processes that staff follow through for operations at the plant and out…

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The Path To Carbon Neutrality: Indianola Municipal Utilities' Solar Energy Strategy 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Season 1, Episode 7: Indianola Municipal Utilities General Manager Chris DesPlanques joins "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful conversation that highlights the upcoming solar project IMU is undertaking and what it will mean to Indianola, the groundbreaking event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and other important updates and details from the organization. F…

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Understanding Your Property Taxes: What Indianola Property Owners Should Know 17:13

3M ago17:13

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Season 1, Episode 6: In this episode of "Indy Unplugged," we're switching things up a bit! Moderator Lucinda Sperry from Warren County Economic Development is joined by city and county leadership to bring insight to the recent property tax notice and its impact on Warren County residents. Join us in this informative discussion as we explore the det…

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Reading, Learning & Growing Together: The Indianola Public Library Story 57:28

4M ago57:28

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Season 1, Episode 5: Director Michele Patrick, Teen Services & Marketing Librarian Alison Brown, Children’s Librarian Janis Comer and Adult Services Librarian Jacy West join "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging and entertaining conversation that highlights the Indianola Public Library, its services and programs for the community, future initiatives and…

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Enhancing Quality of Life: How Indianola Parks & Recreation Celebrates Community 46:56

5M ago46:56

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Season 1, Episode 4: Chief of Culture & Recreation Doug Bylund and Horticulturalist Supervisor Angie Buchanan join "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging conversation that highlights the quality of life initiatives the City of Indianola has as it relates to the City’s parks, trails, cultural and leisure activities, and beautification efforts throughout t…

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Serving & Protecting Indianola: Insights From Police Chief Brian Sher 35:50

7M ago35:50

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Season 1, Episode 3: Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher joins "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful conversation that highlights his 30-year journey with the Indianola Police Department and how the City of Indianola has evolved over the years, his passion for Indianola, community policing and how IPD prioritizes community outreach just as much as law e…

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Reimagining Our Community: Navigating Indianola's Development With Charlie Dissell & Emily Rizvić 56:58

8M ago56:58

56:58

Season 1, Episode 2: Deputy City Manager - Chief of Development & Operations Charlie Dissell and Associate Planner Emily Rizvić joins "Indy Unplugged" for a meaningful conversation that highlights the department’s successes from its 2023 annual report and the community vision its following, updates on the Downtown Façade Grant Program and CDBG Gran…

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Moving Forward Together: Exploring Indianola's Future With Mayor Stephanie Erickson 45:02

9M ago45:02

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Season 1, Episode 1: Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson joins "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging conversation that explores the City's evolving landscape – from the updated 2024-27 strategic plan to economic development initiatives, community partnerships driving progress and so much more. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Indianola's vision …

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Welcome to Indy Unplugged! 2:31

9M ago2:31

2:31

Hosted by City of Indianola Communications Manager Aaron Young, "Indy Unplugged" is the official City of Indianola podcast that dives deeper into the stories, projects and initiatives throughout the city. Whether it's discussions with elected officials, insights from City staff or perspectives from valued community partners, at least one episode ea…

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Lee Allen

7+ y ago

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Ellen Buchanan interviews Lee Allen, a leading doctor in the field of ophthalmology and pioneer in the development of eye prosthetics, now retired from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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John R. Maxwell

7+ y ago

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Retired Pediatrician John Maxwell is interviewed. Dr. Maxwell practiced medicine in Iowa City for 48 years.

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James Clifton

7+ y ago

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Dr. James Clifton, a senior gastroenterologist, well known internationally for his many contributions to a variety of professional organizations, is interviewed. Dr. Clifton, for whom the James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases is named, retired in 1990, but served as interim Dean for the University of Iowa College of Medicine until 1993.…

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Hani Elkadi

7+ y ago

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Ellen Buchanan interviews Hani Elkadi, biology, health and art teacher at the Senior High Alternative Center in Iowa City.

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Chuck Huss

7+ y ago

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ER physician at Mercy Hospital and longtime medical director of Johnson County Ambulance Service Chuck Huss is interviewed.

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Paul Seebohm

7+ y ago

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Paul Seebohm is a leading doctor in the field of allergies, now retired from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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Janusz Bardach

7+ y ago

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Ellen Buchanan interviews Dr. Janusz Bardach, international pioneer in cleft lip and palate surgery, and retired chair of the University of Iowa Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology.

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James Lowe

7+ y ago

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Iowa City veterinarian Dr. James Lowe is interviewed about his long career working with large and small animals in Johnson County. He served on the state board of veterinary examiners and is a member of noon rotary.

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James Fuller

7+ y ago

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Dr. Jim Fuller is an award winning professor at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry. He also serves as a consultant for several dental publications and has authored numerous scientific articles. He's also an expert bird sighter who works with the Johnson County Songbird Project.

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Charlie Eble

7+ y ago

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Eble Music owner and music school administrator Charlie Eble is interviewed.

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Ignacio Ponseti

7+ y ago

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Born in Spain, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti has been an orthopedic surgeon and professor at University of Iowa for over 40 years. He worked with congenital and developmental bone disorders and skeletal disorders in children. In the 50s he developed a method for treating club feet with minimal surgery.

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Bruce Gantz

7+ y ago

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Professor and head of the University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology Bruce Gantz is interviewed.

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Episode 18

8+ y ago

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The old gang is back together! Meredith, Brian, Jason, and Melody are chatting about books and travel - destinations they want to visit because of a book or places they've actually visited due to reading. They're also talking about movie adaptations of popular books. Of course, they'll share ideas of lots of other great books and materials to enjoy…

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Miriam Gilbert

8+ y ago

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Miriam Gilbert is a Shakespeare scholar and University of Iowa Professor, who has been teaching theater and drama to graduate and undergraduate students for 33 years. She is co-author of "Modern & Contemporary Drama" and is an award-winning teacher.

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Michael Lensing

8+ y ago

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Michael Lensing is funeral director at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service. Michael believes in giving back to the community and contributes much of his time to community organizations and boards.

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John and Sandra Hudson

8+ y ago

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After researching places to retire, John and Sandra Hudson chose Iowa City to be their home. Since arriving in 1997, they have become familiar faces supporting and attending arts and cultural events in Johnson County and are true advocates for the arts.

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Jim Mondanaro

8+ y ago

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Local restaurateur and yoga instructor Jim Mondanaro is interviewed.

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James Dixon

8+ y ago

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Ellen Buchanan interviews James Dixon, retired conductor of the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra. A native of Estherville and Guthrie Center, Iowa, Mr. Dixon has won many awards for conducting throughout his career.

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Fred Woodard

8+ y ago

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Ellen Buchanan interviews Fred Woodard, professor and head of the African American World Studies program at the University of Iowa.

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Ann Feddersen

8+ y ago

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Community volunteer for numerous organizations, Ann Feddersen is a valuable member of the Iowa City community.

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Episode 17: All things Hamilton!

8+ y ago

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Do you love musicals? Do you hate musicals but like hip hop? Do you hate musicals and hip hop but love American history? Have you heard of Hamilton but have no idea what it is? Brian and Anne have the low down and they're going to help you out. They'll also share ideas of lots of other great books and materials to enjoy. All things Hamilton with An…

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Episode 16: Mama's Materials

9y ago

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Mama's Materials with Meredith, Melody, and Bond What we're reading/watching/listening to 01:40 Bond: The Outlander Series, books, audiobooks, and tv series 05:23 Melody: The Witches: Salem, 1692 2:25 Meredith: Friends with Kids Mama's Materials 15:23 Melody: Easy Labor by William Camann, The Baby Name Wizard by Laura Wattenberg, Mama Tried by Emil…

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Bonus Episode: Holiday survival with ICPL

9y ago

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Special Bonus Rerun Episode - This episode originally posted in November, 2014How to Survive the Holidays Using Library Resources 00:52 What we're reading/watching/listening to Brian - My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories - Edited and with a story by Stephanie Perkins 02:17 Jason - The Secret Place by Tana French, and Veep 04:51 Melody -…

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Episode 15

9y ago

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Great picture books to celebrate National Picture Book Month What we're reading/watching/listening to 0:44 Casey: Little Bird's Bad Word by Jacob Grant, Song of the Sea 1:40 Morgan: Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate 2:25 Meredith: Maybe in Another Live by Taylor Jenkins Reid Great picture books for young readers 4:02 This is Sadie by Sara O'Leary and…

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Episode 14

9y ago

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Librarian Life Hacks! aka Favorite Books of All Time and Horror Recommendations from Wimpy Librarians What we're reading/watching/listening to 00:52 Melody: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 02:02 Jason: Beach House - Depression Cherry 05:24 Brian: Star Wars Rebels 08:45 Meredith: Signs Point to Yes by Sandy Hall 10:20 Favorite Books Ever 11:40 Br…

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Episode 13

9y ago

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Maeve from Adult Services joins the group and we can't stop crying. Plus we'll talk all things Music is the Word 00:52 What we're reading/watching/listening to Brian: Ex Machina 03:50 Jason: Mr. Robot 09:14 Maeve: Dead Wake by Erik Larson 12:30 Things that make us cry 13:30 Maeve: Where the Red Fern Grows 14:22 Brian: Shawshank Redemption, Forrest …

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Archie Greene

9y ago

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Archie Greene, student, community member, and inspiration to many because of her courage in the face of racial adversity and an unexpected illness, is interviewed.

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Joan Cook

9y ago

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Longtime volunteer coordinator and supporter Joan Cook is interviewed.

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Ginger Nowak

9y ago

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Longtime hospice supporter Ginger Nowak is interviewed.

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Suzanne Richerson

9y ago

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Ellen Buchanan and guests Lolly Eggers, Carol Christensen and Naomi Schedl remember Suzanne Richerson, long time Iowa City resident and very active community volunteer.

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Martha Lubaroff

9y ago

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Martha Lubaroff is a longtime resident of Iowa City who worked at Iowa City Public Library and was instrumental in bringing a hospice to the community.

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Episode 12

9+ y ago

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In which the gang goes off the rails. This month we have a special guest, Anne from Collection Services. It's summertime and the livin is easy, and so are the things we are reading, watching, and listening. Also Anne brings a segment on "Go Set a Watchman" and other over hyped releases. Spoiler alert: Brian loves Star Wars. 01:10 What we're reading…

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Episode 11

9+ y ago

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This month the gang discusses when to quit an ongoing series. Also, entertainment binge-consuming and book clubs! 00:50: What we’re reading/watching/listening to. Brian- "Fadeout", by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips 01:46: Jason- “Vesper for a New Dark Age” by Missy Mazzoli 03:25: Roomfull of Teeth 04:11: Meredith- “A Little Something Different” by S…

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Episode 10

9+ y ago

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This month the gang discusses Great Movies that Didn't Win Oscars plus Jen is back with follow up on how her Blind Date with a Book went. What we're reading/watching/listening to 00:41: Jen: Anna & the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 01:19 Brian - The Martian by Andy Weir 03:21 Melody - Tim Johnston's Descent 04:41 Jason - Louise Penny 6:02 Melody…

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Episode 9

9+ y ago

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This month's very special episode is an interview with the staff of City of Literature: John Kenyon and Rachael Carlson. They'll talk about books, reading, and writing in Iowa City and what their organization does. They also talk about the upcoming One Book Two Book Festival. More information on that can be found here: www.onebooktwobook.org…

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Episode 8

10y ago

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Books that make you look smart, and short books to help you fulfill your resolution to read more books this year. First up, what we're reading/watching/listening to: 00:47 Melody finished Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series and is on to her Alpha and Omega books 02:26 Brian is reading Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners series 04:18 Jason is reading …

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Episode 7

10y ago

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This month we're talking about 2014 Year End! Do we really need another best of list? Sure! We also talk about things we started watching or reading but just couldn't get into, and reading resolutions for 2015. Top picks for 2014 Books, Movies and Music: 00:55 Brian talks about Andrew Smith's books 100 Sideways Miles and Grasshopper Jungle 06:46 Ja…

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Episode 6

10y ago

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How to Survive the Holidays Using Library Resources 00:52 What we're reading/watching/listening to Brian - My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories - Edited and with a story by Stephanie Perkins 02:17 Jason - The Secret Place by Tana French, and Veep 04:51 Melody - Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive 06:50 Meredith - Habibi by Craig Thomps…

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Episode 5

10y ago

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"Favorite Picture Books & The Book Genre Dating Game" 01:15 Brian talks the TV show Arrow 02:26 Jen is watching Inspector Lewis 04:00 Jason is listening to the new Caribou album 06:30 Meredith is watching The Walking Dead and reading This is Where I Leave You 07:52 It's National Picture Book Month so the staff are recommending both old and new favo…

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Episode 4

10y ago

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New Fall Releases and LGBT History Month 00:00 What we've been reading/watching/listening to 00:57 Jason talks about the 2014 Mercury Prize List including FKA Twigs and Young Fathers. 03:34 Brian talks about The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancy 05:29 Melody is reading Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 06:12 Meredith discusses J.D. Robb and Janet Evanovich. Ho…

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