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Randy Feenstra, Republican candidate for Iowa Governor and 4th District US Congressman, talks about key issues including tax reform, health care, education, economic growth, agriculture, keeping young people in the state, carbon pipelines, immigration, and China relations. He also discusses his reasons for running, background and experience, top three priorities, most significant endorsements, and closing statement on why he deserves your vote. -
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Chris Stein, senior politics reporter for Guardian US, talks about the upcoming midterm elections, the stake involved, impact of mid-decade gerrymandering by both parties, the role of President Trump, and a look at key races in Iowa and Ohio that may determine the outcome. -
Iowa Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport) is hosting University of Iowa School of Public Health researchers at the Scott Community College Urban Campus on Thursday, April 2nd, starting at 6:30 p.m. A presentation will cover preliminary findings of a new cancer study, including demographic and behavioral risk factors. -
The Quad Cities nonprofit is close to meeting its $2.9 million goal to maintain its 152 units and support services for the next five years. They need $200,000. -
Senators including Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin support legislation that would sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which protects internet providers from liability for content posted on their platforms. Communication professors and legal experts say the removal could stifle information sharing, as providers would face a deluge of lawsuits. -
Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf School Superintendent Dr. Michelle Morse about the changes the legislature is considering. -
Some Jefferson Elementary School families in Muscatine are moving into a new housing triplex for families who are seeking affordable housing at the corner of Orange and Fifth Streets next week, March 16th. -
The Iowa American Civil Liberties Union is advocating for automatic license plate reader guardrails, citing the history of vendor errors and differing law enforcement policies. Two bills passed out of the Transportation and Judiciary Committees await further consideration in the full house, with the second funnel deadline approaching. -
Jared Abbott, director of the Center for Working Class Politics, talks about the realignment of working class voters to the Republicans and Trump, how Democrats can win them back, the importance of proper messaging and language, the tie between economic and cultural issues, and presidential candidates with the most appeal to working class voters. -
An Iowa newspaper editor is screening his documentary series in Davenport this weekend on cancer rates and their connections to the state’s agricultural operations. -
Jim Mertens talks with Christine Barth of the Scott Country Library System about their new collection of phonics based books and resources. He also talks with Christina Kastell, Putnam Museum Curator, about her new podcast that focuses on the history of the Quad Cities in the lead up to America's 250th birthday.
