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Bills to expand community college offerings and tax endowments, discussed by lawmakers and stakeholders
On this Legislative Day episode, we talk with the House Higher Education Committee chair and ranking member, Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, and R…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The artists kept from U.S. visits amid immigration crackdown
On this Newsbuzz episode, IPR's Josie Fischels shares her reporting on how immigration enforcement is keeping artists from the Midwest. We also get a…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What you should know about changing nuclear regulations
The Big Beautiful Bill brought some changes to federal taxes. An ISU Extension financial educator shares the changes you should know before you file …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cedar Rapids legal observer training is part of nationwide response to ICE
A Cedar Rapids church hosted a legal observer training, teaching attendees what they can do when witnessing Immigration Customs Enforcement activity …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Remembering public health pioneer Dr. Bill Foege
New research on outer space, including simulating driving on the moon and studying the white dwarf stars. Then, remembering Dr. William Foege, whose …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tax bills push up against local control
For years, Iowans have watched their property tax bills climb. Lawmakers are under intense pressure to pass something after failing in 2025, but some…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Iowa lawmakers push forward immigration and crime proposals
On this Newsbuzz edition, 'Des Moines Register' Statehouse reporter Stephen Gruber Miller discusses the latest developments at the Capitol. IPR’s Jam…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
State geologist says Iowa's groundwater level monitoring is 50 years behind
With data centers on the rise and an increased need for irrigation for farming, Iowa is seeing a bigger need for ground water, with not enough known …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump visits Iowa amid immigration tensions
A breakdown of the latest political news in Iowa, including Trump’s visit and immigration debates, with political scientists Kelly Shaw and Wayne Moy…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The history and future of women in the military
The Pentagon recently launched a formal review of women in ground-combat positions. On today's episode, what lead to this review, and how could it im…
2 months, 3 weeks ago