Health Iowa Sen. Catelin Drey knows her state's cancer crisis. She's living it. Drey’s diagnosis comes amid national attention on Iowa’s cancer crisis, which experts believe could be tied to a “toxic mix” of environmental and health risk factors. By Nina Elkadi, Sentient Media / 19 May 2026
Agribusiness Walmart looks to tighten its grip on the beef supply chain Ranchers and agricultural advocates warn the nation’s cattle industry is in dire straits as Walmart and Brazilian-based JBS expand in US market. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 15 Oct 2025
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Recent Tyson Foods, Butterball meatpacking plant closures highlight industry trend Plants in Missouri, Kansas and Iowa have seen massive layoffs in recent years. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 24 Dec 2024
