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Rachel Cramer/Iowa Public RadioHundreds of Iowa farmers, schools and food banks planned on federal dollars this year to support local food purchases. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut both programs in March. Iowans across the supply chain are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. -
Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioSome Iowans at the Trans Lives Festival in Des Moines say this may be their final time celebrating in the state, given a law stripping Iowa's Civil Rights Act of gender identity protections goes into effect July 1.
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There is a critical need for more foster parents in Iowa, according to the nonprofit that oversees foster and adoptive services in the state. -
Kanzi taught scientists and visitors about bonobos, language and being human. -
As negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia continue without a solid resolution, a different conflict plays out for Ukrainian refugees living in Iowa. Some fear being forced to leave their new and peaceful lives. -
State lawmakers have proposed adding work requirements to Medicaid as the federal government looks to make potentially drastic cuts to its funding. -
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic began, shifting views on vaccines have become noticeable trends in public health. COVID's influence is felt in the number of students who are not fully vaccinated — a number that has climbed four years in a row. -
A toxic, cancer-causing chemical was banned by the EPA. Now, some in Congress want to reverse courseIn December, the EPA announced a phased ban of a cancer-causing chemical that can persist in groundwater. Iowa’s 1st District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and other lawmakers have introduced legislation to reverse that decision. -
Minnesota governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz took the stage in Des Moines Friday for his first town hall since he and Kamala Harris lost the presidential election last year. -
For the first time in its nearly 30-year history, the African American Cultural and Historical Museum is opening to the public. It was previously open by appointment only, but that is changing this month thanks to a nationwide fundraising effort. -
This quiz covers news published by IPR March 10-14. Take a moment to review the top stories from this week, then let's dive in! -
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