Iowa
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We set out to understand Iowa’s cancer crisis. Here’s what we learned
ISL’s series The Hot Spot: Investigating Cancer in Iowa comes to an end, but one big question remains: What are we going to do about this crisis?
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Your guide to 12 fun & frugal family outings in Iowa
Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!
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Surviving cancer in Iowa: Caregivers, advocates share their stories
Cancer in Iowa isn’t just about the research studies and the statistics. Real Iowans and their families are behind each diagnosis.
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Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water
New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa’s waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.
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Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest
30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.
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This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole
Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.
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Iowa City ‘Free Speech’ rally highlights state’s legacy in First Amendment battles
Iowa has long stood at the intersection of First Amendment battles.
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Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
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We sent Iowans nitrate tests to check their water. Here’s what they found
We sent out 100 nitrate tests to Iowans across the state, who found levels that exceeded safety guidelines. Experts say these levels may increase cancer risk.
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With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis
Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October.
