One of a Kind is a series of interviews, 1993-present, with Iowa City community leaders. We've made them available here as audio podcasts for the convenience of our patrons. One of a Kind is produced and hosted by Ellen Buchanan especially for the Iowa City Public Library. To watch these programs with video, visit video.icpl.org
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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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Retired Pediatrician John Maxwell is interviewed. Dr. Maxwell practiced medicine in Iowa City for 48 years.
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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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Ellen Buchanan interviews Hani Elkadi, biology, health and art teacher at the Senior High Alternative Center in Iowa City.
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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 is a leading doctor in the field of allergies, now retired from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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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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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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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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Eble Music owner and music school administrator Charlie Eble is interviewed.
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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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Professor and head of the University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology Bruce Gantz is interviewed.
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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 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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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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Local restaurateur and yoga instructor Jim Mondanaro is interviewed.
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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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Ellen Buchanan interviews Fred Woodard, professor and head of the African American World Studies program at the University of Iowa.
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Community volunteer for numerous organizations, Ann Feddersen is a valuable member of the Iowa City community.
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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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Longtime volunteer coordinator and supporter Joan Cook is interviewed.
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Longtime hospice supporter Ginger Nowak is interviewed.
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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 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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Gerhild Krapf is an attorney and musician, and she has served as in-house counsel at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and in central administration. She’s also an accomplished organist who’s given cherished musical contributions to the Iowa City community.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Bob Downer, attorney and appointee to the Iowa Board of Regents. Mr. Downer has also been an active member of many local civic organizations.
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Research scientist, former director of Iowa Center for the Book, and adjunct professor of papermaking at University of Iowa, Tim Barrett is interviewed. He has also been awarded the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Award.
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Executive director of University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center David Hensley is interviewed.
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Popular children's book author Delia Ray is interviewed about her life and writing.
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Native Iowa Citian, former jockey, wrestler, coach, teacher, business owner, and realtor Tom Lepic is interviewed.
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Hunter Rawlings, former University of Iowa president, is interviewed.
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Himie Voxman, retired chairman of the University of Iowa School of Music, is interviewed.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Herb Wilson, long-time Iowa City resident, who is a well-known philanthropist, business owner and community volunteer. Using his financial expertise, Herb has spearheaded the fundraising efforts of a variety of local non-profit organizations.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Heather Adamson Stockman, former dancer for the Scottish Highlanders bagpipe band.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Glenn Patton, head coach of the University of Iowa men's swimming team.
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Gert MacQueen, professsional nurse, political activist and community volunteer is interviewed about her life and work.
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George W. Paterson, retired administrative chief of the Clinical Pastoral Education Program at University Hospitals and Clinics, and a jazz trombonist who has composed jazz music and a jazz liturgy service, is interviewed.
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Bill (George) Walker, artist and retired faculty from the University of Iowa, is interviewed about his life and work.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Gayle Blevins, head coach of the University of Iowa women's softball team.
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Accomplished painter and Iowa City artist Ellie Simmons is interviewed about her life and work.
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Broadcaster, philanthropist, volunteer, and devoted Iowa City resident Ellen Buchanan is interviewed about her life and work.
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Double bass player, composer, and retired University of Iowa School of Music professor Eldon Obrecht discusses his life.
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Ed Zastrow, former owner and operator of Bushnell's Turtle restaurant, former Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees member, and current executive director of the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City, is interviewed.
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Edna Englert longtime Iowa City resident and part of the family who owned the Englert Theater, is interviewed.She was the organist at St. Wenceslaus Church for over 60 years, and was a public school teacher in Iowa City.
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Dr. William Scott is a pediatric ophthalmologist at University of Iowa School of Medicine, who retired in July of 2002. He was born and raised in Iowa City, graduated from City High, and went to the University of Iowa on an Athletic and Academic Nile Kinnick Scholarship.
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C. Vivian Stringer is University of Iowa's women's basketball coach.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Valerie Lagorio, retired professor of medieval studies from the University of Iowa, now an active community volunteer.
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Tom Walz is the former director of the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa. He is the current manager and dedicated mentor of the Uptown Bill's Small Mall, a collection of small shops owned and operated by people with disabilities.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Tom Gelman, attorney and long time Iowa City community volunteer.
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Ellen Buchanan interviews Tom Davis, head coach of the University of Iowa men's basketball team.
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