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The country's oldest association for Black attorneys began in Iowa
The Iowa National Bar Association turns 125 this year. We look at the history of the Des Moines organization that gave rise to the nation's largest n…
7 hours ago
Recovery program relocates to Des Moines to expand services
On this episode, we learn about Harvest Academy, a recovery program in Indianola that's building a new campus in Des Moines. We meet Derek Johnson, t…
1 day, 7 hours ago
Retired Iowa State professor wins $2.2 million in landmark equal pay case
A fire at Postville's Agri Star meat plant has left hundreds of workers in limbo. On this episode, we talk with 'The Gazette's' Fern Alling about the…
4 days, 7 hours ago
Meet the Iowan who has spent decades fighting for your rights online
Cindy Cohn, originally from Newton, Iowa, became one of the country's foremost digital rights lawyers. Her new memoir is titled 'Privacy's Defender: …
5 days, 7 hours ago
President Obama plays game of IOWA with U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek
A judge says Iowa's Libertarian candidates for governor will stay off the November ballot. On this Politics Day episode, how that shapes the race, wi…
6 days, 7 hours ago
Bill aims to protect kids online but raises privacy concerns
A bipartisan bill is meant to protect kids online, but privacy experts are worried it could do more harm than good. First, we talk with Megan Graham …
1 week ago
Tariffs increase Iowa's average household cost by $600
Tariffs are squeezing Midwest households. On this episode, we talk about what that means for your grocery bill and Iowa's economy. First, we hear fro…
1 week, 1 day ago
U.S. Department of Justice moves to revoke citizenship of an Iowa man
A new campaign wants to make it harder to raise taxes in Iowa — background on what that constitutional amendment would actually do. Then, we hear fro…
1 week, 4 days ago
A push to expand dental care access to underserved communities in Iowa
For many disabled, elderly, and low-income Iowans, a simple trip to the dentist is anything but simple. On this episode, why care for these patients …
1 week, 5 days ago
Iran war escalates, raising questions on congressional oversight
Congress keeps funding the Iran war with little oversight.Political scientists Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Shaw of Iowa State University offer analysis…
1 week, 6 days ago