River to River

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.

On today's Newbuzz, loved ones and activists call on lawmakers to bring back a West Liberty man deported by ICE.

Iowans address how changes to federal food assistance programs will reshape how we address food insecurity issues.

Political scientists analyze how the new tax and policy legislation will affect Iowans and other major headlines.

Exploring the environmental impact of increased use of artificial intelligence, in Iowa and around the country.

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

Political experts discuss Trump's policy and tax bill and the Paramount settlement.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions concerning gender-affirming care, birthright citizenship, religious charter schools and more. Legal experts discuss the rulings and their implications.

A ban on holding cell phones while driving, removal of gender identity protections in the Iowa Civil Rights Act and a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are among the new state laws taking effect July 1.

World leaders and top experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather annually in Iowa for the Norman E. Bourlaug International Dialogue.

On this Politics Day episode of River to River experts discuss a new NYC mayoral candidate, Iowa lawmakers expressing gratitude for Trump's actions in the Middle East and more.

As the top courtroom lawyer for the U.S., Neal Katyal has argued over 50 cases before the Supreme Court.

What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be a part of the solution.

A look at this week's headlines in Iowa, including a conversation with a Bosnian American for World Refugee Day.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday, honors the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 — the final group of Americans to be notified they were free.

Iowa political scientists analyze local and global politics, including the assassination of a Minnesota legislator, the 'No Kings' protests and Christina Bohannan launching her third congressional campaign.

A conversation with author Tom Chorneau on his new book "Mrs. Cook & the Klan."

Gender identity as a protected class will soon be removed from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. This hour, how people and communities are responding.

A look at important stories from the week, including Reynolds' controversial veto of a carbon pipeline bill, a look at the changes to a CDC vaccine advisory panel and more.

As the current administration looks to cut Biden-era clean energy tax credits, a grassroots lobbying group will head to D.C. to make a case for keeping them.

Less than a year away from the midterm primaries, new contenders announce their campaigns for governor and Joni Ernst's Senate seat.

An update from a retired Green Beret from Ottumwa on his efforts to help his former Afghan Special Forces counterpart. Then, what the travel ban means for Afghan refugees.

The Trump administration is closing all Job Corps centers in the U.S. by the end of this month, including centers in Denison and Ottumwa. Also, the New World Screwworm could disrupt American agriculture.

Plus, a long-ranging investigative report was recently on the Davenport building collapse that occurred two years ago.

What if the secret to finding life on other planets is right beneath our feet?

Iowa political scientists examine local and global politics, including Sen. Joni Ernst's town hall comments coming under fire and the latest 2026 election contenders.

A new documentary tells how suspicious attempts to claim the 2010 Iowa Hot Lotto Jackpot led to the uncovering of the largest lottery rigging scheme in the United States.

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.