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Dissecting the most recent SCOTUS rulings Jul 02, 2024

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For the first time in four years, the U.S. Supreme Court session has carried over into July. On this River to River, legal experts dive into some of the most high-profile rulings.

Six-week abortion ban taking effect in Iowa Jun 29, 2024

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In a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that a law banning abortions at about six weeks of pregnancy can go into effect.

Iowa Farm Bill debates continue with no end in sight Jun 28, 2024

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With a looming deadline, the clock is ticking for Congress to come up with a new Farm Bill.

Impending Iowa Supreme Court decision could drastically limit abortion access Jun 27, 2024

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Two years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access in Iowa also could change soon.

Catastrophic flooding forces hundreds of Iowans to evacuate Jun 26, 2024

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The director of the Flood Research Center shares how the center tracks flooding and helps with risk management as Northwest Iowa experiences historic flooding.

A changing climate and lower utility bills have led Iowans to build more energy-efficient homes Jun 25, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has adopted new energy standards for residential construction projects funded by the agency.

Honoring space scientist and Iowa native Ed Stone Jun 22, 2024

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Ed Stone, the former director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and longtime project scientist of NASA’s Voyager mission, was known for his steady leadership and enthusiasm for engaging the public in science.

Memorable moments from presidential debates ahead of the Biden-Trump rematch Jun 21, 2024

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A look back at the history of presidential debates, also looking ahead to the 2024 rematch of former President Trump and President Biden.

The political messaging behind Iowa's new immigration law, now blocked by a federal judge Jun 20, 2024

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A federal judge declared Iowa's "illegal re-entry" law unconstitutional. How does blocking the law's enforcement impact GOP candidates' messaging around immigration?

Bird flu is infecting more dairy herds in Iowa, but pasteurization kills the virus Jun 19, 2024

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The bird flu outbreak continues to expand in the U.S. and Iowa, with tens of millions of chickens, thousands of wild birds and dozens of mammal species infected.

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