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After 24 years of working together, Lisa Bluder passes torch to Jan Jensen
The University of Iowa women's basketball team was at the center of the basketball universe for the last two years. After growing the game, Head Coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement. Now, Jan Jensen steps into the role.
Attorney general says her office will resume paying for rape victims' emergency contraception
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced following the conclusion of an audit of victim services, her office will resume reimbursements for emergency contraception for rape victims.
Iowan writes about corruption in America's food industry
Cedar Rapids native Austin Frerick, published his debut book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book explores the domination that a handful of companies have over America’s food economy.
A political newcomer is trying to shake up the primary race in Iowa’s most conservative district
Voters will cast their ballots in primary elections in Iowa on Tuesday. The Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District pits a political newcomer against the incumbent.
Abortion numbers grow as telehealth and shield laws increase access
The latest national abortion count by the Society of Family Planning found an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 compared to the year prior. But the numbers vary by state with some seeing sharp decreases due to fresh restrictions and bans.
Melissa Vine and Lanon Baccam are running to win Iowa’s 3rd District back for Democrats, but only one will make it past Tuesday’s primary
Republican Rep. Zach Nunn won a close race for Iowa’s 3rd District two years ago, by less than 1%. Now, two first-time candidates are running to win the seat back for Democrats.
Corn price connection to carbon capture hard to pin down
The ethanol industry said capturing carbon emissions from ethanol plants and storing it underground is needed to help the industry keep up with the trend toward greener energy. But it’s unclear what the direct benefit to the farmers who supply corn to the ethanol plant might be.
Republican David Pautsch and his 'uphill' challenge to Iowa 1st District Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks
For the first time since winning her seat, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has a challenger from the right. Davenport’s David Pautsch is making a longshot bid in the 1st District Republican primary.
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