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Amid tariffs, climate change, and economic uncertainty, Illinois farmers and their families can find mental health support from the state’s land-grant institution.
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New guest host Tracy Singleton welcomes pianist and QC Arts visiting resident Barron Ryan back to the Quad Cities. Known for blending classical training with contemporary influences — what he calls “classic meets cool” — Barron will spend the week performing in local schools and presenting public programs, including a concert at the TMBC Lincoln Center on Friday, Feb. 27. -
Ken CrokenIowa 97th House Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport) is holding a rally this Wednesday, Feb. 18th, to urge passage of a bipartisan bill in Congress that would allow veterans to collect both retirement and disability benefits. -
Norine Hammond's websiteIllinois 94th House Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is supporting a proposal to repeal two laws that constrain law enforcement departments from assisting agents from the Department of Homeland Security. -
Jonathan Turner/WVIK NewsViolins of Hope Iowa will bring a powerful international cultural initiative to communities across the state through a unique collaborative residency featuring historic instruments connected to Jewish musicians and the Holocaust. -
This episode of Wellness Wake Up Call explores the connection between physical activity and cancer risk. Listeners learn how regular movement supports immune health, reduces inflammation, and plays an important role in lowering the risk of developing cancer. -
Josh Higgins, Republican candidate for the 94th State Representative in Illinois, talks about his candidacy, his background, key issues, and much more.
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(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)Illinois lawmakers were caught off guard by the team’s embrace of Indiana effort -
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Courtesy photosThree Republicans are seeking their party's nomination in the 15th Congressional District Primary. That includes incumbent Mary Miller and challengers Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge. -
It's a crowded primary for the 15th Congressional District, which covers a large swath of western and central Illinois. Four Democrats are seeking their party's nomination.
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National Cancer Institute/UnsplashAs Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates in the state, a mapping tool developed by University of Iowa researchers is informing their and other states' work — and the network is set to keep growing. -
Sheila Brummer/Iowa Public RadioAs a federal program that helps school districts buy electric buses is under review, one of Iowa’s largest school systems is putting new EV buses on the road this week. -
Avery Staker/Courtesy of Jo AllenIn the year since Iowa lawmakers repealed state civil rights based on gender identity, transgender and nonbinary Iowans have experienced fear, anxiety and uncertainty. The historic legislation has forced transgender Iowans to contemplate their future in the state. Some have left, and others are navigating how to continue living in the state. -
Courtesy of KCCI TVAn Iowa Lakes Community College baseball player was killed and 32 other people were injured when the team’s bus overturned Wednesday in northwest Iowa. College leaders pledge to support students through this time.
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Renee Dominguez/KUT NewsSince its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program. -
Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of AgricultureBiofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. -
USDA/FLICKR (Public Domain)Environmental advocates say the outlined revision ignores science and threatens water quality, while farm groups argue it offers landowners needed clarity about which parts of their land count as federally protected. -
U.S. Department of AgricultureIn 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and unpredictable weather. Now, the future of these hubs is uncertain.
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