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Federally-funded early childhood education program faces deregulation
Head Start is a free, federally-funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition and parent-involvement servic…
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Smaller populations and more school options mean less funds for public schools
Kids are back to school, but for Iowa's public schools, things have gotten more challenging. Public school funding hasn't kept pace with inflation, a…
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2026 All-State Barn Tour highlights 108 unique barns across Iowa
In 1883, the Secrests commissioned a builder to construct a new barn on their property. The structure is three stories tall with a gothic roof and ei…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Into the woods
The woods may be lovely, dark and deep, but most Iowa woodlands are plagued with invasive species. On this Horticulture Day episode, we talk with DNR…
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Commemorative plaza and statue recognizes Johnson County namesake
Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and went on to build a distinguished career in higher…
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Memoir explores family history and a legacy of generational trauma
On this episode, we talk with Mari Miller about her memoir 'That Which Does Not Kill Us.' It explores her family history and a legacy of generational…
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Social media drains hours of our time — how do we take control back from the algorithm?
The vast majority of Americans engage with some kind of social media. Some of it is wonderful, some is terrible and its definitely habit forming. On …
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Loess Hills Hiking Guide highlights 20 places to hike and explore
The Loess Hills in Western Iowa were shaped by wind. It's a rare and rugged landscape that is home to some of the largest tracts of native prairie in…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Taking care of your turf
One of the perennial questions we field on Horticulture Day is when to plant grass seed. The answer is right now. On this episode, we talk with Iowa …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Lobe Rangers say conservation and commercial success go hand in hand
On this episode, we meet the Lobe Rangers, three Iowa farmers from who are frustrated with how few of their fellow farmers have implemented conservat…
1 month, 3 weeks ago