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News Quiz: Why All The Fuss About The Iowa Caucuses?

Candidates spent this week trying to get in the last word before Iowans head to the caucuses on Monday — the first time voters get to weigh in on the nomination process. These three questions should help you understand Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses.

By IowaWatch

/ 29 Jan 2016

News Quiz: Why All The Fuss About The Iowa Caucuses?

Some Iowans Looking Forward To End Of Caucus Campaign

Steve Reed remembers a different kind of presidential campaign from when he was young. They did not last as long as they do now, the Carlisle Republican said.

By Lyle Muller

/ 27 Jan 2016

Some Iowans Looking Forward To End Of Caucus Campaign

Bill Casey, Lee Rood Named IowaWatch Master Mentors

The Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism-IowaWatch has honored two longtime Iowa news professionals for work they’ve done as mentors to young journalists – The Daily Iowan publisher Bill Casey and The Des Moines Register watchdog reporter Lee Rood.

By IowaWatch

/ 25 Jan 2016

Bill Casey, Lee Rood Named IowaWatch Master Mentors

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year's Legislative Session Return In 2016

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.

By Jeff Stein

/ 25 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year's Legislative Session Return In 2016

Tales From The Trail Podcast: The Presidential Campaign In New Hampshire

Two veteran print and electronic journalists share Tales of the Trail in New Hampshire in this InDepthNH.org podcast as voters there get ready for the centennial celebration of New Hampshire's presidential primary on Feb. 9.

By Roger Wood/InDepthNH

/ 24 Jan 2016

Tales From The Trail Podcast: The Presidential Campaign In New Hampshire

Fairwarning Report: Doubts Raised About Chemical Stew in Fragrances Used in Consumer Products

Many Americans are sensitive to “fragrance,” the cryptic ingredient added to thousands of products, from cleaning supplies to toiletries. This Fairwarning.org report digs into the problems they have.

By Brian Joseph/Fairwarning

/ 21 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: The Fight Against Opioid Addiction

Iowa is one of seven states that have not expanded access to a life-saving drug that can reverse overdoses of heroin and certain pain medications. Previous attempts failed in part due to concerns about consequences to law enforcement.

By Jeff Stein and Lauren Mills

/ 18 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: The Fight Against Opioid Addiction

'Slow on the Draw': Iowa Repeatedly Nixed Expanded Access To Life-Saving Overdose Drug

SPECIAL REPORT: Kim Brown describes her son Andy Lamp as a normal, happy Iowa kid who played football and baseball. “It all fell apart,” Brown said.

By Lauren Mills

/ 14 Jan 2016

'Slow on the Draw': Iowa Repeatedly Nixed Expanded Access To Life-Saving Overdose Drug

Where To Find Iowa Stories

The Iowa Stories series produced by Cheryl Mullenbach and published on IowaWatch on Saturdays has ended. You can keep up with Mullenbach's latest efforts on her website, www.cherylmullenbachink.com.

By IowaWatch

/ 13 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Understanding And Reducing Gun Violence In Iowa

President Barack Obama's recent executive orders on gun access and control reignited debates over how to rein in gun violence. There's a perception that gun violence in Iowa is worse than ever. The number of shootings in Iowa’s major cities is increasing, but law enforcement says it’s due to a small

By Jeff Stein

/ 11 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Understanding And Reducing Gun Violence In Iowa

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Looking Back At IowaWatch In 2015 And Forward To 2016

We’ve covered many stories in the old year 2015, and we’ll discuss some of them along with a view toward the new year 2016...a look back, a look ahead.

By Jeff Stein

/ 4 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Looking Back At IowaWatch In 2015 And Forward To 2016

Rigged Damage Deposits, Brain Drain Lead List Of Most Read 2015 IowaWatch Stories

Problems college students face drew the most attention of all the 2015 IowaWatch stories that were written. But useful IowaWatch stories from previous years also were among those read most in 2015.

By IowaWatch

/ 30 Dec 2015

Rigged Damage Deposits, Brain Drain Lead List Of Most Read 2015 IowaWatch Stories