Politics WATCH: The “Iowa Wave” is about hope. NIH cuts threaten that. Iowa Production Staff October 9, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link The Trump administration has cut $2.7 billion from NIH funding, canceling hundreds of research grants nationwide. These cuts will slow cancer research, limit access to lifesaving care, and weaken Iowa’s ability to respond to those in need. Popular Environment Report shows increased nitrates in key Iowa waterways Local What $1,000 rent gets you in Iowa right now Labor Solving a crisis without armed police? This Ottumwa woman thinks it could work Labor Prices up 3.8% from last year, highest since 2023: Iowa worker news and layoffs for May 14, 2026 Healthcare Centerville clinic to close in July amid growing rural healthcare concerns Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Reproductive Rights New Trump policy could endanger reproductive health care clinics Education Des Moines Public Schools have lost millions of dollars to vouchers Economy Iowa’s average farmer is almost 60. The USDA just killed a program to fix that Politics Zach Nunn says families of service members killed in Trump’s war on Iran know ‘it was worth it’ Healthcare Zach Wahls wants to prevent AI from denying medical care
