rural America At the Des Moines farmers market, tariffs and inflation squeeze vendors In a conversation with Investigate Midwest, more than a dozen vendors describe how inflation, falling crop prices and tariffs are reshaping their livelihoods. By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest / 29 Sep 2025
Environment 'Forever chemical'-laden sewage sludge is a national emergency Risks associated with PFAS have been known for decades. EPA only released its risk assessment of the chemicals in biosolid fertilizer in April 2024. By Dave Dickey, Columnist / 4 Feb 2025