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 »
"Honestly has her best stories yet!"—Chuck Offenburger—The Des Moines Register
Through a County Town Cookbook looks back at Evelyn's senior year of high school in 1935.
It's now available on the Fremont County Historial Society webpage »
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On July 14th, 2012 Evelyn shared recipes, household tips, stories of family and friends and her personal philosophy of life, which can best be described as neighborly and generous.
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Enjoy the Art of Storytelling
In July of 2011 The Iowa History Center featured Evelyn as a guest speaker.
She delighted audiences as she shared stories from her eventful life as homemaker, author, radio personality and newspaper columnist in rural Iowa.
Click here to read about Evelyn's presentation and visit to the State Historical Society of Iowa.
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Evelyn featured in Huffington Post
The Huffington Post spotlighted Evelyn in a January 2013 article titled "What I Learned from Iowa's Best-known Homemaker"
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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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
Tuesday May 19th, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. Central Time.
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).