Iowa
Monday, May 6, 2024
IA women behind on mammograms, despite deadly breast cancer rate
Results of a new study show more American women are falling behind on getting critical breast cancer scans. Nowhere is this perhaps more important …
Iowa leaps state regulators, calls on EPA for emergency water help
The Iowa Environmental Council has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to invoke emergency powers to protect sensitive soil and groundwater…
IA eclipse research balloon pops, sends 'cool' data back to Earth
Environmental scientists in Iowa are starting to analyze data they collected with a research balloon during the recent solar eclipse. The mission was …
IA advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill
Advocates for immigrants are pushing back on a bill signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in the last few days of the legislative session, modeled on a …
Public contributes to climate change research
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation warns that the effects of climate change in the Quad Cities, along the Iowa-Illinois border…
IA cuts historical rural school groups
Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of …
FTC chair in Iowa to hear fertilizer antitrust concerns
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission will be in rural Iowa this weekend to hear from farmers and other residents about the proposed sale of Iowa …
Iowans asked to get busy counting beeezzz, please
The state Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University are looking for volunteers to help create a new Bumble Bee Atlas. Bees are an …
IA joins nationwide network of EV charging stations
Iowa is accepting bids from people who want an EV charging station on their land. It's part of a nationwide network of infrastructure designed to …
Common produce in IA tops 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list
The Environmental Working Group has released a new list of produce items most and least affected by pesticides in Iowa and across the country…
Iowa focuses on 'restorative justice' for young offenders
A new report by national researchers says Iowa is making progress in reforming its juvenile justice system, and finding ways to steer kids away from …
Program for farmers lowers the risk of reducing nitrogen application
A farm group is helping Iowa agriculture producers find ways to reduce the amount of nitrogen they use on their crops. Excess nitrates can wind up …