Cancer in Iowa: Remembering those we’ve lost amid our joy
Iowa Starting Line editor reflects on the loss of her mom to cancer as her brother's family welcomes a new baby.
Jul
2025
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HEALTHCARE
Jul
2025
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What are the most common types of cancer in Iowa?
Here are the most common types of cancer in Iowa in 2025, according to the Iowa Cancer Registry.
Jul
2025
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What are some cancer screening and treatment options in Iowa?
Finding the right options for cancer screenings and treatment can be overwhelming. But Iowa has more options than you might expect. We’ve assembled some resources to help.
Jul
2025
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What is behind Iowa’s cancer crisis?
Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the US, and the numbers keep climbing. What's driving these cases?
Jul
2025
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Free or low-cost resources for those facing cancer in Iowa
From cancer support groups in Iowa, to financial assistance for cancer patients, to wig donations and more, here are some places to start. Many of these places offer services at no charge.
Jun
2025
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Jun
2025
17
Cancer in Iowa: We want to hear your stories
Why is cancer in Iowa growing so fast? What are the causes? And how could our leaders be helping us?
May
2025
28
Iowa students will have to watch inaccurate video thanks to Republican lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill that will make students watch a medically inaccurate video on fetal development. A pregnancy education bill, Senate File 175 (SF175), has passed both houses of...
May
2025
27
Planned Parenthood closures leave one abortion clinic in Iowa
Planned Parenthood is contracting amid the federal government’s moves to freeze and reduce funding for OB-GYN care across the nation. Four clinics will close in Iowa. Planned Parenthood announced...
May
2025
22
Miller-Meeks, Nunn vote to cut Medicaid and SNAP
House Republicans passed a tax bill that includes major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food aid. While the cuts will be experienced by the poorest Iowans, the package funds tax breaks for...
