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Tariffs, drought and disease put pressure on Iowa’s farm economy
Political and environmental factors are challenging Iowa’s farmers as harvest season starts.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How the government shutdown could impact ACA insurance
Health insurance expert Pete Damiano shares what is at stake for healthcare as it is wrapped up in a Congressional impasse. Also, IPR's Isabella Luu …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Iowa Labor History Society is hitting the road with 'Clarence Darrow'
Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The political messaging around Des Moines superintendent's arrest
Analysis from political experts Rachel Caufield of Drake University and Dave Peterson from Iowa State University on the latest news.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The future of treating and preventing Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer experts give an inside look at the first Iowa Heartland Cognitive Care Collective Summit.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Superintendent arrest raises questions for Des Moines schools
Des Moines schools face uncertainty after Superintendent Ian Roberts’ arrest. Then, expert guidance on COVID-19 and flu vaccines this fall.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
ICE enforcement expands with local partnerships
Hundreds of Midwest law enforcement agencies are now working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is raising big questions about civil rig…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The costs and benefits of the new law impacting pharmacies
Iowa and other states have recently passed laws that aim to help small, local pharmacies stay open. Also, a University of Iowa professor has launched…
5 months ago
Is a government shutdown imminent?
Analysts discuss the top political stories of the week, including the looming government shutdown.
5 months ago
What to know about changes to student loans
Experts talk about changes for old and new student loan borrowers. Then, an interview with the new director of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy…
5 months ago