Evelyn Birkby | Photo by Mike Whye

Evelyn Corrie Birkby is a newspaper columnist, radio personality, book author, and speaker who for over 60 years has enchanted her audience with her honest chatty ways, her warm stories, and wonderful recipes. more »



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Evelyn Birkby Featured in Iowa Public Television Documentary In this heartwarming documentary Evelyn shares her knowledge about Shenandoah, Iowa's radio homemakers and offers personal and engaging stories about rural life in the 1950s. Learn More »

 

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Documentary wins Iowa Motion Picture Award
"Iowa's Radio Homemakers: Up a Country Lane" named top Iowa documentary for 2010 by the Iowa Motion Picture Association.
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Listen to Evelyn on the Radio

Evelyn broadcasts over radio station AM 960 KMA in Shenandoah, Iowa, on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

The next broadcast takes place Sept. 16th, 2010 at 1:15pm CDT.



KYRF Logo KYRF interviews Evelyn on May 15, 2010 on the topic of "Radio Homemaker Memories." Click here to listen online.

Iowa Walk of Fame

Evelyn Birkby honored on Shenandoah, Iowa Walk of Fame
On June 6, 2009, Evelyn was one of 12 new inductees to the Iowa Walk of Fame in downtown Shenandoah, Iowa. Evelyn also was the featured speaker at the ceremony. (Read full article).