In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to milk and dairy. Learn the truth behind common myths about children's nutrition, bone health, and whole milk, while exploring how dairy can fit into a balanced diet. Discover practical ways to meet your calcium needs and make informed choices about dairy products.

Greg Schultz traces his rise from working class Ohio to running a presidential campaign. He shares some insights on running a successful presidential campaign, memories from Iowa and Illinois, Democrats' struggles with working class voters and much more.

Jim talks with Illinois State Rep Gregg Johnson (D) about the final moments of the Illinois legislative session.

In this episode of Talking Art, singer-songwriter David G. Smith discusses his upcoming album, Hero Street, inspired by the remarkable stories and history behind one of the Quad Cities' most meaningful landmarks. David shares the creative process behind the album, the power of songwriting to preserve history, and how music can connect communities through storytelling and shared experiences.

Black Hawk College and The Mockingbird theater company are entering a new ongoing partnership dedicated to producing professional-caliber theater.

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them

The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, opens its doors to the public this week.

The legislation sought to address a long-standing issue for many school support employees whose paychecks stop when classes end for the summer, but who are still expected to return when the next academic year begins.

The Obama Presidential Center is opening on Friday to the public. Bloomington natives Mike Jordan, who worked for Obama, and Terri Lantz, Jordan's sister, have toured the museum. Mike Kelleher, also originally from Bloomington, worked for Obama when he was the 44th president by picking letters from the public for Obama to read.

Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand launched a statewide town hall tour in Decorah on Wednesday. It was the first stop on a trip that will bring the candidate to each of Iowa's 100 county seats between now and the end of September.

Every week on trash day, truckloads of waste are hauled off to three dozen landfills across the state. But some Iowa landfills are nearing the end of their lifespans, prompting communities to look elsewhere.

The City of Cedar Falls is moving forward with plans to build a new gas power plant. Cedar Falls Utilities, which is behind the project, says the plant will support the city's energy independence as the region's electrical grid is increasingly strained.

The issue of data centers is heating up in a small community just south of Sioux City. Residents say they were left in the dark, and Woodbury County officials are considering new regulations.

Nearly half of the U.S. winter wheat crop is in poor or very poor condition, following a tough growing season. Some farmers are choosing to leave their crop in the field

Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.

President Trump has tried to kill Food for Peace – the nation’s leading international food aid program. Farm state legislators restarted it at the USDA, and pending legislation would keep it there permanently. But experts worry about the fate of food aid at an agency with no humanitarian mandate.

A bill allowing year-round sales of E15, a fuel blended with up to 15% corn-based ethanol, is being debated in the Senate. While the bill is hailed as a boon for corn growers, there are concerns that it could hurt soybean prices.