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PNS Daily Newscast - October 22, 2021
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Some states entice people back to the workplace by increasing safety standards and higher minimum wage; Bannon held in Contempt of Congress; and the latest cyber security concerns.

2021Talks - October 22, 2021
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House votes to hold Bannon in contempt of Congress; Trump announces new social media platform TRUTH Social; and the Biden administration says it will continue to expel migrants under Title 42.

The Yonder Report - October 21, 2021
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An all-Black Oklahoma town joins big cities in seeking reparations; a Kentucky vaccination skeptic does a 180; telehealth proves invaluable during pandemic; and spooky destinations lure tourists at Halloween.

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Military leaders say in the last decade, it's been harder to recruit soldiers, due to health declines and rising weight among the nation’s youth. (Expert Infantry/Flickr)

Iowa Educators: Obesity Impacting National Security

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa educators and the American Heart Association say poor childhood health - including obesity rates - has reached a …

Three Iowa lawmakers sit on the House and Senate agriculture committees that are writing the first draft of the 2018 Farm Bill. (12019/Pixabay)

Iowa Farmers Prioritize Needs in New Farm Bill

DECORAH, Iowa – Iowa plays a large role in the process of creating a farm bill and, with less than one year remaining before the current bill …

There are 827,000 Missourians living in poverty, according to the Coalition on Human Needs and Empower Missouri. (Yinan Chen/Pixabay)

Poverty Edges Downward in Missouri, but Progress in Jeopardy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri is making progress in its fight against poverty, but some of the programs that have helped make those gains possible …

Jay Nixon State Park was closed at the beginning of 2017, while the Eleven Point, Bryant Creek, and Ozark Mountain parks have never been opened. (Missouri State Parks)

MO Business Owners, Outdoor Enthusiasts Lament Parks Remaining Closed

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Eleven Point, Bryant Creek, Ozark Mountain and Jay Nixon state parks face an uncertain future nearly 10 months into the …

Iowa's pig and hog population is more than 22 million according to the USDA – more than double the state's nearest pork production rival, North Carolina. (afnewsagency/Pixabay)

Community Activists to Iowa Pork Industry: Time for a Moratorium

DES MOINES, Iowa – There is no state in the nation that produces more pork than Iowa and production is continuing to grow. But community …

Pain killers are routinely prescribed following surgeries, which can lead to addiction. (Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay.)

Trump's Opioid-Emergency Declaration Called an Important Step

DES MOINES, Iowa – Substance-abuse prevention and treatment experts are responding with optimism to President Trump's public-health emergency …

More than 100,000 Missouri children live in immigrant families. (26057/Pixabay)

Minority, Immigrant Families Face Largest Childhood Obstacles in MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The biggest barriers to success for Missouri's children are in the paths of black and Hispanic populations, and children …

Pollinators such as Monarch butterflies, certain birds and bats are an integral part of the health of natural ecosystems and agriculture. (Bill Barlow/Pixabay)

National Wildlife Federation Makes Appeal as Monarchs Disappear

ST. LOUIS – If you've ever watched the process of a caterpillar becoming a vividly colorful Monarch butterfly, you probably have an …

Iowa is the top producer of biofuels in the country. (Andreas/Pixabay)

EPA Urged: Avoid Hurting Iowa Farmers, General Public

NEW HARTFORD, Iowa - From Iowa's Senate delegation as well as from former federal environmental officials in Washington, warnings are being issued …

Ninety percent of individuals who survive a suicide attempt do not go on to die by suicide at a later date, according to Dr. Shayla Sullivant. (Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)

Psychiatrist Offers Reasons for Hope Despite Rise in Youth Suicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is hope beyond the headlines, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics…

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