River to River
By Iowa Public Radio
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River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conversation and understanding
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How the U.S. has arrived at its most blatant era of oligarchy
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May 20, 2026 |
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If you are near a crime, should law enforcement be able to access your data?
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May 19, 2026 |
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U.S. Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available, but state ban is pending
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May 16, 2026 |
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How can we preserve election integrity?
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May 14, 2026 |
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Lifestyle changes could stave off dementia
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May 13, 2026 |
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Psychologists share latest research on improving criminal procedures
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May 12, 2026 |
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Water quality in the age of deregulations
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May 09, 2026 |
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Democratic Senate candidates face off on immigration, electability
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May 07, 2026 |
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The 2026 legislative session has ended. Here's how it will affect Iowans
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May 06, 2026 |
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Judge pens book about the murderer in his hometown, 'A Monster in Mount Pleasant'
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May 05, 2026 |
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Student loan limits tighten as Iowa tuition climbs
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May 02, 2026 |
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Political strategist David Axelrod on partisanship, midterms and more
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May 01, 2026 |
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Key candidates missing from Iowa gubernatorial debate
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The history and future of women in the military
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The link between climate change and rising insurance costs
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Iowa campaigns heat up ahead of June primaries
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The power struggle over the country's water quality
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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A conversation with the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Reactions to President Trump's dispute with Pope Leo
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The long history between Iowa and China
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Environmental risks at play in Iowa's cancer crisis
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Iowa’s hands-free law now in effect
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Meet the Iowan who has spent decades fighting for your rights online
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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How the Iran ceasefire is shaping U.S. political conversations
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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How will the SAVE America Act impact Iowa voters?
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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How immigration policies are taking shape across the Midwest
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Astronaut reflects on Artemis II Mission
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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What’s shaping Iowa’s farm economy this spring?
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Is war with Iran coming to an end?
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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National Agricultural Health Study featured in 2026 Cancer in Iowa report
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Iowa bills examine visa access and governor's executive powers
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Iowa and Iowa State men's basketball making NCAA tournament history
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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The experts cultivating rurality
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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What the Iran war means for farmers and rural support
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Iowans visit Cuba amid tensions with U.S.
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Here's what made it through the second legislative funnel
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Bill could limit higher education hiring of certain nationalities
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Fostering ethical use of AI in K-12 education
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Democrat field clears for Rob Sand in Iowa governor's race
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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National study examines deaths in custody
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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If charges are dropped, who should get the bill?
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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The risks of asking artificial intelligence for legal advice
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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University of Iowa researchers offer solutions for lead found in ice and water kiosks
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Political implications of the war in Iran
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Iowa-based Iranians share views on war in Middle East
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Talking 'tough on crime' bills at the Statehouse
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Foreign policy expert weighs in on the war in the Middle East
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Iowa sees lowest number of traffic fatalities in a century
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Kai Ryssdal talks AI, brain drain and more in front of a live audience
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Lawmakers discuss restrictions to library and public assistance access
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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UI now uses robots for more precise transplant surgeries
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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From historical fiction to horror, author Daniel Kraus infuses Iowa in his work
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Trump says we are entering a 'golden age,' Democrats disagree
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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The economic impact of renewable energy in Iowa
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Bills ending vaccine requirements and restricting abortion pills cleared major deadline
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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The hidden toll of lead ammunition on Iowa's wildlife
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Iowa cancer survivors speak out on the connection of pesticides and health
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Bill would limit local civil rights protections in Iowa
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The art of camouflage
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Legislative news in neighboring states and what it could mean for the region
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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A small Iowa community faces pollution at the tap
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Bills aim to restrict abortion medication, end local civil rights ordinances
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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The view on Venezuela from a former ambassador
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Bills to expand community college offerings and tax endowments, discussed by lawmakers and stakeholders
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The artists kept from U.S. visits amid immigration crackdown
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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What you should know about changing nuclear regulations
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Cedar Rapids legal observer training is part of nationwide response to ICE
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Remembering public health pioneer Dr. Bill Foege
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Tax bills push up against local control
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Iowa lawmakers push forward immigration and crime proposals
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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State geologist says Iowa's groundwater level monitoring is 50 years behind
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Trump visits Iowa amid immigration tensions
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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The history and future of women in the military
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Lawmakers weigh competing carbon pipeline bills
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Cedar Rapids public schools face major cuts and private colleges warn of closures
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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A veteran diplomat speaks on the impact of USAID dismantling
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Two Democrats seek to captivate Iowans' attention in ag secretary race
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Nearly 50 years ago, Kamyar Enshayan left a very different Iran
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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As NASA’s Artemis II nears launch, a retired astronaut shares his perspective
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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UI scholars developing AI system to monitor physical violence
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Reynolds eyes property tax reform, stricter penalties for undocumented immigrants
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Big questions still unanswered about medical cannabis use
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Legislative leaders eye property taxes, crime this session
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Iowa becomes first state to receive federal education funding waiver
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Iowa least traffic deaths hit a century record low in 2025
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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U.S. forces capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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AI makes surveillance cameras more powerful — what are your rights when you're being watched?
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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The processes and people of the Iowa Legislature ahead of the 2026 session
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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More of Iowans' personal data is now available to federal government
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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Iowa Democrats stave off Republican supermajority
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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A look back at the biggest stories of 2025
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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An Iowan was appointed to FEMA's advisory council. A few weeks later the council was dismissed
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Iowa schools making slow progress testing for radon
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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The future of social security benefits
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Iowans are making efforts to improve water quality across the state
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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What can a 9-year-old teach us about civic engagement?
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Iowa National Guard deaths reignite questions about U.S. mission in Syria
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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U.S. and Ukraine women's wrestlers train and bond in Iowa City
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Dec 13, 2025 |