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About 1,800 Iowa National Guard soldiers are heading to the Middle East.

A disease prevention specialist shares what you need to know after a measles case was confirmed in Iowa and the U.S. Department of Health changed its guidance on COVID-19 vaccines.

Remembering Iowa's decision to welcome southeast Asian refugees after the Vietnam war, and a look at their legacy in the state.

Planned Parenthood recently announced the closure of four clinics in Iowa, pointing to funding cuts that could be worsened after a reconciliation that would defund the organization passed the House.

The National Weather Service was crucial in getting people timely information before a tornado decimated the town of Greenfield. A year later, what do the Trump Administration's cuts to the service mean for the service?

A roundup of the week's headlines, including how Medicaid cuts could impact an Iowa mental health facility

More Iowa candidates have come forward with campaign runs for state and Congressional races in 2026.

How does current economic uncertainty, stemming from federal budget cuts, tariffs, AI and more, affect the labor market?

Iowa lawmakers have passed a budget and ended the 2025 legislative session. We take a look at the biggest pieces of legislation that moved through the statehouse this year.

The 2025 legislative session is now over, and Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to limit eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa.

Federal cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services mean that the Iowa Cancer Registry and Iowa Cancer Consortium could see a budget shortfall July 1.

The lone statewide-elected Democratic official has thrown his hat in the ring for the race for governor in 2026.

Cuts to the AmeriCorps program have prompted several lawsuits, and organizations in Iowa are already feeling the impact.

An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.

Election official explains what reforms could best bolster elections in the U.S. and abroad.

Sen. Chuck Grassley responds to recent actions by President Donald Trump's administration and discusses the role of Congress.

With growing concerns of a recession comes uncertainty about how both producers and consumers will be impacted in Iowa. An economist and others tell us what the future may hold for Iowans.

Political analysts discuss the top headlines of the week, including Gov. Reynolds' lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, President Trump's first 100 days in office and more.

Vinh Nguyen has lived in Iowa for decades, but previously, he grew up in Vietnam during the war which ended April 30, 1975.

As Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a state psilocybin program, we take a look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy works and the latest research.

The Iowa Board of Regents made a handful of policy changes for its universities ahead of statehouse action this week.

The right to an attorney doesn't mean that an attorney will be free in states like Iowa.

A handful of GOP hopefuls are reportedly considering a run for Governor, and Democrats are jumping into Congressional races.

The Making of Environmental Law is a comprehensive historical account of environmental law in our country.

Strained budgets, tax reform and the trickle down from changing federal policy are a few of the themes surrounding Midwestern state legislatures this year.

Harvard University refused to follow Trump administration demands, risking the loss of federal funds. On a visit to Iowa, a Harvard professor shares his view on the university's position.

The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.

Political scientists discuss the latest headlines, including another heated town hall held by Sen. Chuck Grassley and Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision not to seek reelection in 2026.

A federal hiring freeze and layoffs at the National Weather Service are impacting the accuracy of forecasts and long-range outlooks.

High valuations in recent years have increased the burden of property taxes on homeowners. Still, opponents argue that efforts to reform property taxes could harm services citizens rely on and take away local power.

Federal funding cuts are hitting several areas here in Iowa. This hour, we learn about two of them.

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Iowans to adapt.

President Donald Trump's tariffs caused havoc in the stock market, and he later announced a pause on all tariffs, except those against China. Iowa political experts weigh in.

Cold cases are resolved on an almost weekly basis by new investigative techniques and forensic technologies that can process DNA evidence from long dormant crime scenes.

Statehouse reporters discuss the bills that did and did not make it through the second 'funnel' deadline — including legislation on DEI, libraries, Medicaid and more.

Mara Liasson has worked for NPR for 40 years, covering Congress and the White House.

Iowa political analysts discuss the latest news, including a possible challenge to Sen. Joni Ernst's seat, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture's visit to Iowa and the rollout of Trump's tariffs.

The natural-cause death rate for those 25-54 years old is 43 percent higher in rural than urban areas, according to a report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Proposals at the Iowa statehouse could ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at institutions of higher education and in local government.

Hands-free driving, prairie chickens and college basketball are among the topics on this week's Newsbuzz episode.

Retired American diplomat Ryan Crocker was referred by President George W. Bush as "America's Lawrence of Arabia."

Over 100 people crammed into a Franklin County courtroom for a town hall hosted by Sen. Chuck Grassley last week to voice their concerns about cuts to the federal government.