Iowa Week on WOI

August 25th-September 2nd 1996

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(updated 8/30/96 6:30am)

Sunday, August 25

10:00am
  • The Festival of Iowa Folklife, Live from the Capitol grounds in Des Moines

    12:00N

  • Car Talk
  • My Word/My Music

    1:00pm

  • Prairie Home Companion
  • University Concert The Ames Piano Quartet performs the Dvorak American String Quartet, composed in Spillville, IA

    3:00pm

  • Folklife Festival Live from Des Moines

    4:00pm

  • All Things Considered
  • The Folklife Festival continues

    5:00pm

  • The Festival of Iowa Folklife Live from Des Moines

    6:00pm

  • Stage and Screen A special edition for Iowa Week

    Monday, August 26

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa ISU Political Science professor Steffen Schmidt talks about Iowa news and politics. Call (800)262-0640 with your comments

    10:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads live from Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City; thanks to the engineering staff at WSUI, Iowa City for technical assistance

    11:00am

  • BBC Outlook A rebroadcast of the BBC World Service visit to Iowa during the 1993 flood

    11:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City

    12:00N

  • Midday We begin a series of interviews about Iowa's impact on agriculture with Iowa State University President Martin Jischke
  • The Daily Special Mark Moran tells the story of road signs; Rick Fredericksen makes a list of things that are 150 years old; and Rachel Jeffreys takes us to two sites that represent much of the day-to-day work done by Iowans

    6:30pm

  • The Book Club Doug Brown at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City; thanks to the engineering staff at WSUI, Iowa City, for technical assistance

    8:00pm

  • Live from Prairie Lights Doug Brown becomes the first non-author to appear on the program. He'll read from Iowa authors and answer questions live at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City
  • The Des Moines Symphony A rebroadcast of a special Des Moines Symphony concert, featuring the world premiere of a work celebrating Iowa's Sesquicentennial

    11:00pm

  • The Daily Special Mark Moran tells the story of road signs; Rick Fredericksen makes a list of things that are 150 years old; and Rachel Jeffreys takes us to two sites that represent much of the day-to-day work done by Iowans

    Tuesday, August 27

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa Legendary broadcaster Jack Shelley joins Don Forsling to talk about the history of broadcasting in Iowa. You can take part, too, by calling (800)262-0640

    10:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown, reading Iowa authors at the Des Moines Public Library

    11:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown, reading Iowa authors at the Des Moines Public Library

    12:00N

  • Midday We'll continue our series of interviews about Iowa's impact on international agriculture, talking with Stan Johnson, the director of CARD, the Center for Agricultural Research and Development at Iowa State University; former Des Moines Register farm editor Don Mumm will also join us to talk about Iowa's role in agribusiness
  • Iowa Economic Roundtable Live from the Embassy Club at 801 Grand in Des Moines, Rick Fredericksen will discuss Iowa's economy with former Governor Robert Ray; Liz Newell, President and CEO of Kragie/Newell; Neil Harl, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Iowa State University; Roxanne Rogers, a management and human resource consultant; and AmerUs President and CEO Roger Brooks. To order tickets for this live event, call (515)244-2582

    6:00pm

  • Iowa Economic Roundtable A rebroadcast of the discussion from the Embassy Club at 801 Grand in Des Moines. Rick Fredericksen discusses Iowa's economy with former Governor Robert Ray; Liz Newell, President and CEO of Kragie/Newell; Neil Harl, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Iowa State University; Roxanne Rogers, a management and human resource consultant; and AmerUs President and CEO Roger Brooks

    6:30pm

  • The Book Club A rebroadcast of Doug Brown reading at the Des Moines Public Library

    11:00pm

  • Iowa Economic Roundtable The FM rebroadcast of the Economic Roundtable; see the noon broadcast for details

    Wednesday, August 28

    9:00am

  • Morning Edition Former Des Moines Register Farm Editor Don Muhm reminisces about his career and some of the major agricultural stories during his more than 30 years at the Register; Todd Mundt reports on the preservation and restoration of Iowa prairies

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa Don Forsling discusses Iowa history with Iowa State University professor Dorothy Schwieder, author of "Iowa: The Middle Land"; call (800)262-0640 with questions and comments

    10:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads the works of authors from the Grinnell area, in a program recorded at the Grinnell Public Library

    11:30

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads the works of authors from the Grinnell area, in a program recorded at the Grinnell Public Library

    12:00N

  • Midday Tom Moraine, Administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa, is our guest as we examine Iowa's early contributions to agriculture; Doug Cooper talks with Bonnie Koloc about her "Bestiary"-- a collection of art and music about Iowa animals.
  • The Daily Special Joyce Russell presents a day in the life of an Iowa county courthouse; Rick Fredericksen tells the story of Iowa's popcorn industry; and Todd Mundt reports on the preservation and restoration of Iowa's prairies

    6:30pm

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads the works of authors from the Grinnell area, in a program recorded at the Grinnell Public Library

    7:00pm

  • The Des Moines Big Band Live from the WOI studios, 2 hours of great music from the Des Moines Big Band. Support is provided, in part, by Burgie's Espresso Cafe, with 3 Ames locations: North Grand mall, ISU Memorial Union and the Gateway Express

    11:00pm

  • The Daily Special Joyce Russell presents a day in the life of an Iowa county courthouse; Rick Fredericksen tells the story of Iowa's popcorn industry; and Todd Mundt reports on the preservation and restoration of Iowa's prairies

    Thursday, August 29

    9:00am

  • Morning Edition The history of Iowa's popcorn industry... and a visit to the county fair

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa former KIOA Disc Jockey Dic Youngs joins Don Forsling to talk about Iowa ballrooms and the great days of rock 'n roll radio; you can join in by calling (800)262-0640

    10:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown continues to read Iowa authors, this time from Big Table Books in Ames

    11:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown continues to read Iowa authors, this time from Big Table Books in Ames

    12:00N

  • Midday We'll take a not-so-serious look at Iowa weather; Iowa Voices commentator Michael Gartner remembers the Cherry Sisters and an important libel case; and we'll look back to the days of the Iowa Picnics out in Long Beach, California
  • The Daily Special Rachel Jeffreys chats with three Iowa authors at Border's Books Music and Cafe in Des Moines. You'll hear Mary Swander, Jonas Agee and Sharon Warner talk about writing in America, and all three will read from their latest books; Mark Moran visits county fairs; and we'll broadcast a speech Simon Estes gave to fairgoers in Story county

    6:30pm

  • The Book Club Doug Brown continues to read Iowa authors, this time from Big Table Books in Ames

    11:00pm

  • The Daily Special Rachel Jeffreys chats with three Iowa authors at Border's Books Music and Cafe in Des Moines. You'll hear Mary Swander, Jonas Agee and Sharon Warner talk about writing in America, and all three will read from their latest books; Mark Moran visits county fairs; and we'll broadcast a speech Simon Estes gave to fairgoers in Story county

    Friday, August 30

    9:00am

  • Morning Edition A special piece from "Ballroom Poet" David Williamson; and a preview of WOI's live broadcast from Coon Rapids on Monday. Mark Moran takes us there to meet some of the people who make the town special

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa Retired Des Moines Register political writer George Mills reminisces about Iowa history and politics; call (800)262-0640 with your questions and comments

    10:30am

  • The Book Club A special program, featuring Doug Brown reading in his hometown of Mechanicsville

    11:30am

  • The Book Club A special program, featuring Doug Brown reading in his hometown of Mechanicsville

    12:00N

  • Midday We'll conclude our series of interviews about Iowa's role in agriculture with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, and Elwynn Taylor will join us with a special weather call-in program about Iowa's Weather History; if you have a question, call (800)262-0640
  • The Daily Special Iowa construction legend Ralph Green remembers what it was like to grow up in Iowa at the turn of the century; and Rachel Jeffreys tells how a land grant university (ISU) and a philanthropist (Christina Hixson) show their commitment to offering the opportunity of a college education to students from challenging family environments.

    6:00pm

  • The Voters of Madison County WOI's Civic Journalism project continues as we find out what our specially selected group of voters thinks about this year's campaign and the issues

    6:30pm

  • The Book Club A special program, featuring Doug Brown reading in his hometown of Mechanicsville

    11:00pm

  • The Daily Special Iowa construction legend Ralph Green remembers what it was like to grow up in Iowa at the turn of the century; and Rachel Jeffreys tells how a land grant university (ISU) and a philanthropist (Christina Hixson) show their commitment to offering the opportunity of a college education to students from challenging family environments.

    Saturday, August 31

    10:00am

  • Whad'ya Know A rebroadcast of Michael Feldman's Des Moines appearance June 17, 1995

    12:00N

  • The Voters of Madison County WOI's Civic Journalism project continues as we find out what our specially selected group of voters thinks about this year's campaign and the issues

    12:30pm

  • Writers and Company Rachel Jeffreys chats with three Iowa authors at Border's Books Music and Cafe in Des Moines. You'll hear Mary Swander, Jonas Agee and Sharon Warner talk about writing in America, and all three will read from their latest books

    1:00pm

  • Iowa Week Documentaries Iowa construction legend Ralph Green reminisces about what it was like to grow up in Iowa at the turn of the century; and Todd Mundt reports on the preservation and restoration of Iowa's prairies

    8:00pm

  • Stage and Screen Karen Bryan hosts a special edition of the program for Iowa Week

    Sunday, September 1

    7:00am

  • Saint Paul Sunday A special rebroadcast of "Sunday's" program from Spillville, IA

    1:00pm

  • Concert from Dyersville Musica Antiqua and the Music Men perform medieval and renaissance music, as well as 19th century folk tunes from the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville

    5:00pm

  • Live from Prairie Lights A rebroadcast of Doug Brown's appearance at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City

    Monday, September 2

    10:00am

  • The Talk of Iowa Don Forsling presents a special hour of features and documentaries about Iowa life and history

    10:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads Iowa authors live by satellite from River House at the Garst farm near Coon Rapids

    11:00am

  • Iowa's Prairie Preserves Todd Mundt reports on the preservation and restoration of Iowa's prairies

    11:30am

  • The Book Club Doug Brown reads Iowa authors from River House at the Garst farm near Coon Rapids

    12:00N

  • A Conversation with Studs Garrison Keillor interviews Studs Terkel about his life and work

    3:00pm

  • Iowa Week LIVE! The climax of Iowa Week-- a live broadcast from the Garst Farm near Coon Rapids, where WOI has invited the residents of Coon Rapids to a free barbecue! The barbecue is by invitation only, but listen to WOI Radio and you'll hear features about the area, live interviews and music from blues great Doug MacLeod, as well as local talent


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