River to River

The service and sacrifice of Black Americans in defense of the United States is believed to be a driving force in the progress of civil rights over generations.

A resident of the University of Iowa International Writer's Program speakers with Ben Kieffer, plus we unpack the latest headlines with Iowa reporters.

Scott Detrow, host of All Things Considered on NPR, discusses the effects of federal funding cuts to public media. Then, we revisit a conversation with Green Beret John Paluska.

Trump endorses Rep. Ashley Hinson for Senate, Reynolds' trade mission to India and more analysis of U.S. politics.

Running a farm is no easy task. This hour, how that becomes even more challenging when dementia enters the picture.

Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Jeff Flake on party politics and restoring balance in Washington — plus how nature is shaping the future of vehicle safety.

The City of Ankeny is researching the use of drones as first responders, potentially dispatching them to emergencies ahead of police officers.

We hear from those working to address homelessness and affordable housing needs in Iowa — from a tiny home village for the homeless to youth advisory boards led by those impacted by housing insecurity.

Political scientists discuss recent headlines, including U.S. Rep. Hinson's run for Senate, another potential government shutdown and more.

Hundreds of people came to the Cedar Rapids Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office Tuesday morning as non-U.S. citizens had their immigration check-in appointments.

Important headlines from around the state, including expansion of a drug donation program, UI Health Care budget cuts and more.

Large-scale deportation can leave lasting impacts. At the same time, a workforce without legal status is left vulnerable to unsafe work environments.

Does Iowa's special election results give indication for the 2026 midterms?

A private liberal arts college in Indianola is laying the groundwork for research opportunities between its students and NASA.

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

IPR's Natalie Krebs shares how the Iowa's abortion law may be driving some physicians out of the state. Plus, unpacking the latest news on the West Nile virus, worker safety issues, regulatory failures at a pork processing facility and more.

Iowan Mike Rowley shares the detective work that revealed his ancestor's service. Then, we meet the pilot who flew around the world to raise awareness for polio eradication.

Candidates enter and exit the Iowa races for 2026. Today, a look at the shifting primary field with analysis from professor Jim McCormick of Iowa State University.

From household accidents to industrial exposures, we discuss the medical complexities of poison cases and learn about the Iowa Toxicology Clinic.

What you should know about detecting and managing prediabetes

A documentary tells how suspicious attempts to claim the 2019 Iowa Hot Lotto Jackpot led to the uncovering of the largest lottery rigging scheme in the United States.

Analysis from political scientists on the summit between Trump and Putin, Trump's expansion of federal authority over Washington, D.C., and more

It was the most expensive thunderstorm event in U.S. history. On this episode, three perspectives on the monster storm.

A conversation with former Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, D-Des Moines, about what he's learned from his time in office and years of activism — plus what still needs to change.

On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, discussion of nitrates in Iowa's rivers and things to know before you go to the Meskwaki Annual Powwow this weekend.

When he's not acting in films and television, Marshalltown native Toby Huss is using his camera. Also in this episode, a conversation with the new executive editor of The Des Moines Register.

Blue states are considering redistricting in response to Texas' special session to redraw its Congressional lines, President Trump is teasing new migrant farm worker policies and more.

In 2022, Iowa signed five opioid settlement agreements, with the state eligible to receive $345 million. Other settlement funds have become available since then. On this episode, how will these funds be used.

Thirty-six percent of adults could not name all three branches of government, and 95% could not name all five freedoms protected under the First Amendment. On today's show, efforts for better civic education, starting with a new high school requirement.

On this Newbuzz edition of River to River, we hear about Iowa's abortion landscape, community college loan defaults and plenty more.

Starting this October, Iowa's public radio and television stations will operate without the federal support they've had for decades.

On today's Politics Day episode, we take stock of the 2026 governor's race, the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future and more.

The TRACERS mission sends satellites into Earth's orbit to study how the Earth and the sun's magnetic fields interact. Then, a conversation with a legal historian about threats to the First Amendment.

Iowa has one of the highest cancer rates in the U.S., but advancements have led to more survivors.

Today, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University and Drake University.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and policy work.

The future of Iowa's spot in the presidential nominating calendar is up in the air. What's at stake?

A look at this week's news, including the end of a state mental health program and the potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service.

Former state Rep. Helen Miller on her memoir I Don't Swim. Then, water safety tips from an Iowa swim instructor.

On this Politics Day episode, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University.

A conversation with Ted Corrigan, the soon-to-retire CEO of Des Moines Water Works.

Today, how a Drake University program helped Perry bounce back from economic disaster.