Political rhetoric seems more heated, and the discussion nastier, than ever. We'll talk with analysts, journalists, and veterans of Iowa political campaigns about the situation, and how we might get back to more effective dialogue and governing.
Bundles of newspapers are in the state historical archives, waiting to be preserved...but there’s disagreement over how to do it. One state agency refused a quarter million dollars to do the work. We’ll tell you why, and also look to the future of the industry.
It's been five years since the Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism started producing in-depth news reporting...this week, we'll give you an update on some of the stories IowaWatch has covered, and we'll take a look ahead at what we'll all be talking about in the future.
Succeeding in college is hard enough, but the challenges are even greater for a student with a hidden illness...one the rest of us cannot see, such as juvenile arthritis, autism, learning disabilities, depression or anxiety.
Video games have come a long way since Pong and Frogger...and it's not just males who play them. Are the games themselves enhancing gender stereotypes? And do their realistic look add to reinforcing negative images?
The Iowa legislature is back in session. We'll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year's session, and hear from analysts about what they expect.
Steve Berry, IowaWatch co-founder and University of Iowa Journalism professor, and Lyle Muller, IowaWatch executive director-editor, give a preview of things to come and discuss highlights of the year, including stories on traffic cameras, meth addiction, the treatment of college students who are he
Skin cancer is a major health problem and a big share of the blame for that goes to indoor tanning. Despite knowing the health hazards, people still do it, and that includes many under age 18.
Leaders from the local nonprofit news organization IowaWatch said their new radio program — the IowaWatch Connection — is off to a successful start, an Iowa City Press-Citizen story published July 19 begins. You can read the entire article, by Chastity Dillard, at this link.
