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 »
What: Enjoy the Art of Storytelling
The Iowa History Center presents Simpson alumna Evelyn Corrie Birkby '38,
who will delight audiences as she shares stories from her eventful life as homemaker, author, radio personality and newspaper columnist in rural Iowa. From Up a Country Lane to Kitchen Klatter,hear the recipes and stories of our mothers and grandmothers.
Click here to read about Evelyn's presentation and visit to the State Historical Society of Iowa.
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Evelyn Honored in Hall of Laureates
In October 2011 Evelyn's name was added to the Iowa Gallery in the new Norman Borlaug Hall of Laureates. Learn More »
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Evelyn profiled in Saveur Magazine (October 2010)
"Good Neighbors" by Jane and Michael Stern
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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 |
Listen to Evelyn on the Radio
Evelyn broadcasts over radio station AM 960 KMA in Shenandoah, Iowa, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
The next broadcast takes place
May 15th, 2012 at 9:20 a.m. CDT.
KYRF interviews Evelyn on May 15, 2010 on the topic of "Radio Homemaker Memories." Click here to listen online.
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).