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Water Quality, Mental Health At Forefront In 2018 Iowa Legislature

Priorities at the 2018 Iowa General Assembly that started in Jan. 8 will clash, state legislative leaders said. Even when they don’t clash, there’s a question of how

By Jeff Stein

/ 15 Jan 2018

Water Quality, Mental Health At Forefront In 2018 Iowa Legislature

Podcast: Democrats Figuring Fixes For Next Presidential Precinct Caucuses

Iowa Democratic Party leaders are trying to fix problems party members saw in the 2016 presidential precinct caucuses, which had their fair share of overloaded rooms, missed opportunities for some registered Democrats to participate fully and coin flips to determine county convention delegate commit

By Jeff Stein

/ 18 Sep 2017

Podcast: Democrats Figuring Fixes For Next Presidential Precinct Caucuses

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: The Cost of Economic Development In Iowa

This IowaWatch Connection podcast examines Iowa's tax breaks for new businesses after a recent deal to bring a new Apple Inc. center to Waukee. Good deal or not?

By Jeff Stein

/ 11 Sep 2017

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: The Cost of Economic Development In Iowa

Podcast: Connecting Iowa's Veterans With Available Services

In this podcast of an IowaWatch Connection program that aired on radio stations Aug. 11-13 -- before veterans day at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines -- we hear from those whose jobs are to help veterans and tell their stories.

By Jeff Stein

/ 13 Aug 2017

Podcast: Connecting Iowa's Veterans With Available Services

Podcast: Iowa Democrats Take Hard Look At Presidential Precinct Caucuses

One of the more dramatic suggestions for the Iowa Democratic Party's next presidential precinct caucuses is letting people who cannot attend still register their preference for president. Whether that becomes the game plan for the 2020 caucuses is to be determined.

By Jeff Stein

/ 19 Jun 2017

Podcast: Iowa Democrats Take Hard Look At Presidential Precinct Caucuses

Lobbyists And The Ways They Try To Influence State Legislators

Iowa's legislators get pulled in many directions by those who want to see their favorite policies put into law. This podcast explains.

By Jeff Stein

/ 27 Feb 2017

Lobbyists And The Ways They Try To Influence State Legislators

Podcast: Dealing With Iowa's Teacher Shortage

Iowa is facing a teacher shortage. This IowaWatch Connection report explores in a podcast why that is, and how schools and universities are dealing with the challenge.

By Jeff Stein

/ 30 Jan 2017

Podcast: Dealing With Iowa's Teacher Shortage

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Successes And Controversies Of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will step down in 2017 to become the U.S. Ambassador to China after President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of him to the post is confirmed. This IowaWatch Connection podcast report looks at that career that made Branstad the longest-serving governor in American history.

By Jeff Stein

/ 12 Dec 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Successes And Controversies Of Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad

IowaWatch Connection: Iowa Communities Fighting Opioid Addiction As It Continues To Claim Lives

Forty-four people die everyday in the U.S. from overdose of prescription pain killers, according to statistics provided by the U.S. Attorney’s office. Annually those overdose deaths exceed motor vehicle or firearms deaths. Iowa communities are working to address addiction issues, but for some those

By Jeff Stein

/ 27 Jun 2016

IowaWatch Connection: Iowa Communities Fighting Opioid Addiction As It Continues To Claim Lives

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Iowa Economy A Mixed Bag With Projected Agricultural Slump But Some Increased Hiring

Iowa’s economy is a mixed bag. The agricultural sector is in a slump and gaps exist in worker training and skill sets, but other elements are on the rise.

By Jeff Stein

/ 6 Jun 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Iowa Economy A Mixed Bag With Projected Agricultural Slump But Some Increased Hiring

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Iowa Seniors Face Challenges From Scammers To Planning For Long-Term Care

Iowa’s senior citizens face a number of challenges, from resisting those who want to take advantage of them to making proper plans for passing down the family farm or planning for long term care.

By Jeff Stein

/ 9 May 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Voter Dissatisfaction Disrupting Presidential Nominations

Iowans had some clear ideas about what they wanted the current slate of candidates to do once in office. Now, as the prospect of one or even two open conventions is upon us, was anyone listening?

By Jeff Stein

/ 11 Apr 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Voter Dissatisfaction Disrupting Presidential Nominations