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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

Free Speech On Campus, Overdose Drug Legislation Top 2016 IowaWatch Stories List

Controversy about speech limits on college campuses in Iowa drew the most attention of all the IowaWatch stories written in 2016. Here is a look at our most-read stories of the year.

By Tyler McClelland

/ 28 Dec 2016

Free Speech On Campus, Overdose Drug Legislation Top 2016 IowaWatch Stories List

Search For Civil Speech On College Campuses Collides With First Amendment

An IowaWatch college media journalism project in late winter and early spring found a general aversion to limiting speech and expression on several Iowa campuses but willingness among some to regulate speech – hate speech for instance – that threatens someone. One of several stories in this report.

By Nicholas Fisher, Clinton Olsasky, Krista Johnson and Lyle Muller

/ 2 May 2016

Search For Civil Speech On College Campuses Collides With First Amendment

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: With Speech on College Campuses, How Far Is Too Far?

College traditionally is considered a place where open speech and expression are learning tools, taking students deeper into issues. But does a line exist where speech on campus goes too far? This podcast is part of an IowaWatch college media journalism project in which 14 college student journalist

By Lyle Muller and Jeff Stein

/ 2 May 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: With Speech on College Campuses, How Far Is Too Far?

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

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

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Criminal Justice Reform

Some are advocating major changes in how we handle crime and criminals. But is that being soft on crime, or smart on crime?

By Jeff Stein

/ 20 Oct 2015

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Criminal Justice Reform

Iowa Campaigns Focus On Voters Over Pocketbooks

Donors big and small alike are pulling out their wallets in Iowa to support their candidates for the 2016 presidential election, but their contributions amount to little more than a drop in the bucket. There is, however, a currency in the heartland far more valuable than federally minted greenbacks

By Michael Anderson

/ 5 Oct 2015

Iowa Campaigns Focus On Voters Over Pocketbooks

Years Later, Little Change In Missing Student Policies

In 2009, two Iowa college students went missing and the responses highlighted differences in the way universities handle missing persons cases and the challenges in dealing with adults who go missing. Polices haven’t changed much since then, officials said this week, although social media growth all

By Lauren Mills

/ 29 May 2015

Years Later, Little Change In Missing Student Policies

News Quiz: Long Tradition of Thanksgiving Football

Thanksgiving weekend football has become as much a part of the holiday festivities as the turkey. When the Hawkeyes go up against the University of Nebraska and the Cyclones face West Virginia this weekend, they will participate in long-standing traditions. Just how long-standing? Find out in this I

By IowaWatch

/ 27 Nov 2014

News Quiz: Long Tradition of Thanksgiving Football

Depression In College: Video Interviews With Students On Battling Depression

TWO VIDEO REPORTS: The personal stories of a University of Northern Iowa student and recent University of Iowa graduate bring to life the problems students with depression deal with when trying to earn a college degree. See them tell their stories in this special report, "Depression in College".

By Linh Ta, Rana Moustafa and Inma Mateos

/ 5 Mar 2014

Depression In College: Video Interviews With Students On Battling Depression

Depression In College: Students' Struggles With Depression Add Barrier to Graduation

IowaWatch reporters Linh Ta and Rana Moustafa spoke with Iowa college students diagnosed with depression who said it impacted their performance in the classroom, but they often feared to reveal their struggles because of the stigma associated with the disease. Read and hear their stories in this com

By Linh Ta and Rana Moustafa

/ 2 Mar 2014

Depression In College: Students' Struggles With Depression Add Barrier to Graduation