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National study examines deaths in custody
Iowa’s environment and public health are under stress. IPR’s Natalie Krebs discusses the basics of the new Cancer in Iowa Report, and Jason Clayworth…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
If charges are dropped, who should get the bill?
If you're charged with a crime in Iowa and the charges are dropped, should you still get the bill for your public defender? The Iowa Supreme Court re…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The risks of asking artificial intelligence for legal advice
William Morris of the Des Moines Register shares the legal risks of using artificial intelligence in court cases and why attorneys warn it could expo…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
University of Iowa researchers offer solutions for lead found in ice and water kiosks
Many Midwest residents distrust their tap water, opting to purchase water and ice from standalone kiosks. University of Iowa researchers recently fou…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Political implications of the war in Iran
The Iran War is reshaping the Middle East. ISU’s Jonathan Hassid and Kelly Winfrey discuss the war and how it's reshaping the way we talk, think and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Iowa-based Iranians share views on war in Middle East
Over a week into the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, two Iranian-born Iowans give their differing perspectives on military intervention in the Middle E…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Talking 'tough on crime' bills at the Statehouse
Iowa House Republicans recently passed what they call a "tough on crime" package. The package is made up of three bills — a "three strikes" sentencin…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Foreign policy expert weighs in on the war in the Middle East
On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, a conversation with Brian Katulis of the Middle East Institute about this week's developments on the Unit…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Iowa sees lowest number of traffic fatalities in a century
For years, the Iowa State Patrol has set a goal of keeping traffic deaths below 300. In 2025, they not only met that goal, but had the fewest fatalit…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
An Iowa soldier killed. A war in its fifth day. This episode, analysis of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — and Congressional moves to check the presiden…
5 months ago