Iowa
Friday, May 27, 2022
Going Swimming? Be Mindful of Not-So-Clean Water
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of water recreation season, and before putting on a swimsuit, Iowa environmental experts say being mindful …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
IA Gun-Reform Backers: Public Pressure Crucial After TX Shooting
This week's school shooting in Texas has evoked feelings of hopelessness in the public sphere about avoiding future tragedies in the U.S. But gun …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Mutual Aid Groups Stand Ready as Excessive Heat, Blackouts Lurk
Regulators have put the Midwest on high alert for energy shortfalls this summer, while forecasters say most areas will be hotter than usual. In Iowa…
IA Mental Health Voices: The Kids Aren't All Right
As the school year winds down, education leaders are shedding light on increased mental-health demands among students, including thoughts of suicide…
'Degrees When Due' Helps IA College Students Get Back on Track
Iowa has seen a 5% increase in the number of college students who left school without a degree. But some campuses are making it a priority to help …
IA County Auditors: Plan Big, Plan Now for Primary Vote
It's been a year since Iowa adopted sweeping election law changes. For those who haven't voted since then, local administrators say going in without …
Wildlife Refuge Concerns at Heart of Power-Line Controversy
Work continues on a proposed power-line system that would cross into Iowa from Wisconsin, even as court battles play out about the project. …
Report: Most Farmers Shut Out by Conservation Programs
By Bryce Oates Broadcast version by Mike Moen Reporting for the Daily Yonder-Iowa News Service Collaboration Many farmers who apply for federal fund…
Following River Report, Action Pursued to Protect the Mississippi
The Great Lakes, Puget Sound and other notable watersheds are afforded massive federal support to coordinate and fund pollution-reduction efforts…
IA College Student Organizes Bike Ride for Ukraine
An Iowa college student is organizing a fundraiser and a message of peace for Ukraine, in an effort stretching 75 miles long. Anita Tamang, a senior …
You Can Recycle a Plastic Bottle. What About Wind-Turbine Blades?
This Earth Day, Americans will be reminded of the need to take steps to protect the environment. Wind turbines are a leading clean-energy source…
Caucus Shakeup Prompts Concern about Candidate Vetting
When the 2024 presidential primary season kicks off, there's a good chance Iowa's caucuses won't be in the spotlight as much. Last week, the …