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Lonna Nachtigal interviews Liz Dwyer about her calling to farm and overcoming challenges, both personal and environmental.

Amy McCoy (48) interviews her mother, Margo McCoy Howe (76), about Margo’s earliest memories, her childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, and her work as an international counselor and consultant.

Wives Angela Ibrahim-Olin (37) and Virginia Ibrahim-Olin (42) talk about their relationship and marriage. They focus on their wedding day in 2015, as well as their young son Franklin and their soon-to-be-born second child, whom they refer to as "Pickles."

Memories experiences perspectives from growing up in Moline, Illinois 40’s and 50’s.

Bill recalls his death at 8 years

Dale Morgan (78) talks with her friend, Alice Lundstrom (76), about childhood, adulthood, faith, lifelong learning, and legacy.

In this interview with my Grandpa, we talk about his life as a poor kid and key events along the way that shaped his work ethic and ultimately - his entire life. I learned so much from this conversation and...

Phil Wieland (83) is interviewed by his daughter Barbara Krantz (46) about growing up in Chicago and fighting in the Korean war.

James Shindelar (28) interviews his mother, CarolAnn Shindelar (69), about her childhood spent on a farm in Iowa and the impact that had on her life and, by extension, his life.

How it was like growing up, hardship, and how to get over it.

Kym Speer (55) interviews her parents, Edward Speer (85) and Lenora Speer (84), about their life together in Iowa. Edward and Lenora talk about Edward's country veterinary practice, delivering Kym and her siblings, and their shared parenthood styles. They also...

Karol Kennedy (59) talks with her mother, Kristina "Kris" Young Smirl (83), about her childhood, parenting, memories, jobs, and hobbies.

Talking with my stepdad about his motorcycle accident.

My Gramma Julie on 2/13/2018

Marla ( 55) talks with her Dad ( 88) about his upbringing and life.

Joe Van Sickle (30) interviews his grandmother June McCoy (80) about her experiences growing up in Missouri, her involvement in the civil rights movement, and her dedication to community service through the Methodist church.

Returning money that wasn't ours, faithfully attending church when struggling to feel the spirit, gratitude for a family of integrity, thoughts on integrity.

One Small Step conversation partners Diane Tucker (68) and Moya Nordlund (67) discuss politics, wealth redistribution, education, mentorship, and the arts.

Me interviewing my father

Memories with my grandma and my grandpa joins in adding a little rant

A family educational history from an Iowan baby boomer.

My grandpa, Paul Market, was 15 in 1960. During this interview, he discusses his lifestyle during the 1960s and his feelings regarding the major changes in his life and the overall time period. Also, he mentions major events that he...

We talked about Grandma’s life as a child. We also talked a bit about her career.

Friends and collaborators Cam Be (41) and Andre "Add-2" Daniels (37) talk about their school experiences, their development as artists, and their current work mentoring young people.

Lee Mulvaney talks to her son Mark Mulvaney about growing up during the great depression, finding work, falling in love, family, loss, and life at 92 and beyond.