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Governor Says Medicaid Funding Decision For Abortions Would Be Tough, But He Could Make It

One decision that state law says Iowa's governor has to make has eluded Gov. Terry Branstad: whether or not to reimburse University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for Medicaid-funded abortions. It would be a tough decision, and he could make it, Branstad said in an IowaWatch interview, but he would n

By Jacob Luplow

/ 11 Jul 2014

Governor Says Medicaid Funding Decision For Abortions Would Be Tough, But He Could Make It

Farmers turn drone technology to the skies despite cloudy regulation

Experts predict that the agriculture industry may soon account for roughly half of all drone flights in the United States. As part of that trend, farmers from across the country gathered in central Illinois this week for the Precision Aerial Ag Show, a showcase of unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Robert Holly/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 11 Jul 2014

Farmers turn drone technology to the skies despite cloudy regulation

E. coli outbreaks highlight food-safety concerns

More than four-dozen people became sick after eating E. coli and Salmonella-contaminated foods last month, federal food-safety agencies announced. The E. coli illnesses trace back to clover sprouts and ground beef, while the Salmonella threat links back to the seed-based chia powder.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 7 Jul 2014

E. coli outbreaks highlight food-safety concerns

Governor On Board With University Funding Plan

A controversial new funding distribution plan for Iowa’s three state universities, proposed by the Board of Regents, appears to have strong support from Gov. Terry Branstad. “It makes sense to me that the focus should be on giving higher educational opportunities for Iowa in-state students,” Bransta

By Sarah Hadley

/ 7 Jul 2014

Governor On Board With University Funding Plan

Panel: Fight Against Meth Abuse Is A Shared Effort

Several organizations working together can fight the spread of methamphetamine use and create hope for those addicted to the drug, speakers said at a forum that IowaWatch helped co-host on July 1.

By Lyle Muller

/ 2 Jul 2014

Panel: Fight Against Meth Abuse Is A Shared Effort

IowaWatch Speaks At Investigative Reporters And Editors Conference

IowaWatch's staff traveled to San Francisco for the Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference and Investigative News Network Day. Both were selected to participate either as a presenter or panelist.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Jun 2014

IowaWatch Speaks At Investigative Reporters And Editors Conference

IowaWatch Connection Radio Program Launches

This venture by IowaWatch, with radio station partners across Iowa, plus others who want to promote meaningful conversation about issues in the state, is funded by a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Jun 2014

IowaWatch Connection Radio Program Launches

Reporter’s guide: investigating water quality and quantity

Government reports have recently found that the U.S. water supply is in jeopardy, both in terms of quantity and quality. Here are tools for reporters to research water issues.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 28 Jun 2014

Reporter’s guide: investigating water quality and quantity

From Fairwarning: As More Imported Foods Reach the Dinner Table, Holes Remain in FDA Safety Net

The FDA has been outgunned and overmatched for years as a rising tide of imported food has found a place at the U.S. dinner table, Fairwarning reports.

By Rick Schmitt/FairWarning

/ 28 Jun 2014

From Fairwarning: As More Imported Foods Reach the Dinner Table, Holes Remain in FDA Safety Net

IowaWatch/Nonpareil To Co-host Council Bluffs Forum 'Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland'

What: Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland Forum. When: Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Meeting Room B, Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Event sponsor: Alegent Creighton Health Mental Health Services and Mercy Hospital. Hosts: Iowa Cent

By IowaWatch

/ 25 Jun 2014

IowaWatch/Nonpareil To Co-host Council Bluffs Forum 'Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland'

Texting and Driving Statistics, In Charts

Data compiled by Sarah Hadley/IowaWatch. Visualized by Lauren Mills/IowaWatch.

By Sarah Hadley and Lauren Mills

/ 25 Jun 2014

Iowa Chinese Students Struggle To Adjust, Feel Lack Of Support

The University of Iowa has intensely recruited Chinese students since 2007, but has made little progress fostering their assimilation to campus life. In some respects, an IowaWatch investigation has found, the university’s practices make interactions with domestic students more difficult and increas

By Lu Shen

/ 25 Jun 2014