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The Long Process To Replace Iowa's Trees That Were Down By A Derecho
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A year ago, a powerful derecho in Iowa downed tens-of-thousands of trees in a matter of minutes. Residents are trying to reforest their communities in a more resilient and equitable way.
Election Day Update From Iowa
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
NPR looks at voting in Iowa on Election Day 2020, where final polls have showed President Trump and Joe Biden in a close heat. Absentee voting in the state has seen large numbers.
Polling Places Are Closing Due To COVID-19. It Could Tip Races In 1 Swing State
Thursday, October 29, 2020
As many as 30% of Iowa voters could be affected by polling place closures, according to a new analysis by NPR, the Center for Public Integrity and Stateline.
How Sen. Ernst's Handling Of Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination May Affect Her Reelection
Monday, October 12, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is considered one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the Senate. Her path to reelection is complicated by her past statements about how she'd handle a Supreme Court vacancy.
Iowa's Burmese Community Devastated By COVID-19
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Iowa's tight-knit Burmese community is inundated by the coronavirus. Many work at meatpacking plants and estimates are as high as 70% being infected, with entire families struggling to cope.
Meatpacking Workers Are Struggling To Protect Themselves During The Pandemic
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Meatpacking workers are scared to work as the coronavirus ravages plants. Many of them are immigrants or refugees, and language and cultural barriers make protecting themselves more challenging.
Iowa Meat Plants Struggle to Remain Open
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
As the number of meatpacking workers with COVID-19 rises, Iowa plants struggle with remaining open amid political pressure. Food supply interruption versus worker safety is one of the tradeoffs.
Genealogy Websites Help To Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics
Friday, March 06, 2020
An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in.
Iowa Democrats Work To Lower Barriers To Caucus Participation
Sunday, February 02, 2020
The Iowa caucuses are criticized for excluding people who work nights, are out of town or don't speak English well. This year, Democrats are setting up satellite caucuses to make them more accessible.
Record Turnout Expected To Strain Iowa Caucus Sites
Saturday, February 01, 2020
Democrats are expecting record turnout for this year's Iowa caucuses. While it's a sign of how motivated party faithful are, it also presents a logistical challenge for caucus organizers.
Iowa Democrats Will Use A Smartphone App At Caucuses, Despite Cybersecurity Concerns
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Iowa's Democratic Party plans to use a smartphone app in its upcoming caucuses. Despite warnings about cybersecurity since 2016, party bosses are sanguine.
Despite Election Security Fears, Iowa Caucuses Will Use New Smartphone App
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Iowa Democratic Party confirmed to Iowa Public Radio and NPR that it plans to use an Internet-based app to transmit results, but it declined to provide any more specifics or security details.
Democrats' Big Day In Iowa
Friday, November 01, 2019
Democratic presidential candidates are attending a major party celebration in Iowa, which was the setting that helped launch Barack Obama on his way to the White House 12 years ago.
Democratic Voters In Iowa React To First Night Of Presidential Debate
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Democratic voters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, react to the first night of the presidential debate.
Good Girl! These Dogs Are Helping Save Habitats By Finding Rare Turtles
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Iowa researchers have implemented an innovative method to help conserve a species that once thrived on the state's prairies — the ornate box turtle.
Presidential Hopefuls Line Up To Back Candidates For Iowa Special Election
Saturday, March 16, 2019
A special election for state Senate in Iowa is drawing the attention of a number of presidential candidates, all eager to meet voters in the influential early-voting state.
Undocumented Immigrant Charged With Murder In Case Of Missing Iowa Student
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The body of Mollie Tibbetts, an Iowa college student who went missing on July 18, was found earlier this week. Police have charged Cristhian Rivera, an undocumented immigrant, with first degree murder in this case.
Man Charged After Leading Investigators To Body Believed To Be Missing Iowa Woman
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Cristhian Bahena Rivera has been charged with first-degree murder. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the remains.