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River to River — 156 episodes

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U.S. Department of Justice moves to revoke citizenship of an Iowa man

2

A push to expand dental care access to underserved communities in Iowa

3

Iran war escalates, raising questions on congressional oversight

4

University of Iowa study finds wildfires have worsened ozone pollution across the U.S.

5

Environmental group maps livestock operations, manure output in Iowa

6

Immigrants in Iowa being deported to countries afflicted with war, disease and human rights violations

7

'This Vast Enterprise' gives new accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition

8

Zach Lahn endorsed by President Trump in race for Iowa governor

9

New book uncovers a dark side of Des Moines history

10

Why Iowa is seeing a rise in 'deaths of despair'

11

Iowa's first measles case of 2026 confirmed in Polk County

12

What these consequential SCOTUS rulings mean for Iowans

13

NATO leaders chart their next moves as global political tensions grow

14

New Iowa law adding abortion restrictions goes into effect

15

There may be a source of clean energy under Iowa's surface

16

SCOTUS hands out final decisions of term on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes

17

Lung cancer caused by radon exposure linked to 400 deaths annually in Iowa

18

The World Food Prize marks 40 years by traveling across Iowa

19

SCOTUS backs makers of Roundup weed killer

20

Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission

21

Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, surprising his own party

22

Over half of the churches in the Archdiocese of Dubuque to lose weekend mass

23

New documentary highlights critical material recovery efforts in Iowa

24

Cedar County's Humans for Racial Justice hosts second annual Juneteenth historical tour

25

A look at Iowa's environment during the nation's founding

26

3 Libertarians off the ballot, party conventions and a tentative deal with Iran

27

Remembering Iowa's first infantry in the Civil War

28

Why Americans oppose data centers now more than ever

29

Half a million central Iowans are under mandatory watering bans

30

Iowa parents are leading a push against technology in the classroom

31

Lines of attack solidify between Iowa candidates for the general election

32

New book explores the damage of large scale hog operations on one small community

33

Reynolds signs bills into law — likely for the last time

34

Muscatine mass shooting raises questions about firearms and domestic violence

35

Iowa voters pick their nominees for the 2026 election

36

Identifying how menopause impacts risks of stroke and Alzheimer's

37

Why an 800-year-old legal tool is under scrutiny in immigration law

38

Who has the most funding and the greater sway ahead of the gubernatorial primary?

39

This biomechanic researcher's achievements stem from someone who pioneered orthopaedic advances

40

Democratic candidates for open Senate seat focus on electability ahead of primary race

41

Former Iowa lawmaker and trailblazer shares about growing up amid the civil rights movement

42

JD Vance says the war with Iran isn't a 'forever war,' but the end isn't in sight

43

How the U.S. has arrived at its most blatant era of oligarchy

44

If you are near a crime, should law enforcement be able to access your data?

45

U.S. Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available, but state ban is pending

46

How can we preserve election integrity?

47

Lifestyle changes could stave off dementia

48

Psychologists share latest research on improving criminal procedures

49

Water quality in the age of deregulations

50

Democratic Senate candidates face off on immigration, electability

51

The 2026 legislative session has ended. Here's how it will affect Iowans

52

Judge pens book about the murderer in his hometown, 'A Monster in Mount Pleasant'

53

Student loan limits tighten as Iowa tuition climbs

54

Political strategist David Axelrod on partisanship, midterms and more

55

Key candidates missing from Iowa gubernatorial debate

56

The history and future of women in the military

57

The link between climate change and rising insurance costs

58

Iowa campaigns heat up ahead of June primaries

59

Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission

60

The power struggle over the country's water quality

61

A conversation with the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate

62

Reactions to President Trump's dispute with Pope Leo

63

The long history between Iowa and China

64

Environmental risks at play in Iowa's cancer crisis

65

Iowa’s hands-free law now in effect

66

Meet the Iowan who has spent decades fighting for your rights online

67

How the Iran ceasefire is shaping U.S. political conversations

68

How will the SAVE America Act impact Iowa voters?

69

How immigration policies are taking shape across the Midwest

70

Astronaut reflects on Artemis II Mission

71

What’s shaping Iowa’s farm economy this spring?

72

Is war with Iran coming to an end?

73

National Agricultural Health Study featured in 2026 Cancer in Iowa report

74

Iowa bills examine visa access and governor's executive powers

75

Iowa and Iowa State men's basketball making NCAA tournament history

76

The experts cultivating rurality

77

What the Iran war means for farmers and rural support

78

Iowans visit Cuba amid tensions with U.S.

79

Here's what made it through the second legislative funnel

80

Bill could limit higher education hiring of certain nationalities

81

Fostering ethical use of AI in K-12 education

82

Democrat field clears for Rob Sand in Iowa governor's race

83

National study examines deaths in custody

84

If charges are dropped, who should get the bill?

85

The risks of asking artificial intelligence for legal advice

86

University of Iowa researchers offer solutions for lead found in ice and water kiosks

87

Political implications of the war in Iran

88

Iowa-based Iranians share views on war in Middle East

89

Talking 'tough on crime' bills at the Statehouse

90

Foreign policy expert weighs in on the war in the Middle East

91

Iowa sees lowest number of traffic fatalities in a century

92

Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran

93

Kai Ryssdal talks AI, brain drain and more in front of a live audience

94

Lawmakers discuss restrictions to library and public assistance access

95

UI now uses robots for more precise transplant surgeries

96

From historical fiction to horror, author Daniel Kraus infuses Iowa in his work

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From historical fiction to horror, author Daniel Kraus infuses Iowa in his work

98

Trump says we are entering a 'golden age,' Democrats disagree

99

The economic impact of renewable energy in Iowa

100

Bills ending vaccine requirements and restricting abortion pills cleared major deadline

101

The hidden toll of lead ammunition on Iowa's wildlife

102

Iowa cancer survivors speak out on the connection of pesticides and health

103

Bill would limit local civil rights protections in Iowa

104

The art of camouflage

105

Legislative news in neighboring states and what it could mean for the region

106

A small Iowa community faces pollution at the tap

107

Bills aim to restrict abortion medication, end local civil rights ordinances

108

The view on Venezuela from a former ambassador

109

Bills to expand community college offerings and tax endowments, discussed by lawmakers and stakeholders

110

The artists kept from U.S. visits amid immigration crackdown

111

What you should know about changing nuclear regulations

112

Cedar Rapids legal observer training is part of nationwide response to ICE

113

Remembering public health pioneer Dr. Bill Foege

114

Tax bills push up against local control

115

Iowa lawmakers push forward immigration and crime proposals

116

State geologist says Iowa's groundwater level monitoring is 50 years behind

117

Trump visits Iowa amid immigration tensions

118

The history and future of women in the military

119

Lawmakers weigh competing carbon pipeline bills

120

Cedar Rapids public schools face major cuts and private colleges warn of closures

121

A veteran diplomat speaks on the impact of USAID dismantling

122

Two Democrats seek to captivate Iowans' attention in ag secretary race

123

Nearly 50 years ago, Kamyar Enshayan left a very different Iran

124

As NASA’s Artemis II nears launch, a retired astronaut shares his perspective

125

UI scholars developing AI system to monitor physical violence

126

Reynolds eyes property tax reform, stricter penalties for undocumented immigrants

127

Big questions still unanswered about medical cannabis use

128

Legislative leaders eye property taxes, crime this session

129

Iowa becomes first state to receive federal education funding waiver

130

Iowa least traffic deaths hit a century record low in 2025

131

U.S. forces capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela

132

AI makes surveillance cameras more powerful — what are your rights when you're being watched?

133

The processes and people of the Iowa Legislature ahead of the 2026 session

134

More of Iowans' personal data is now available to federal government

135

Iowa Democrats stave off Republican supermajority

136

A look back at the biggest stories of 2025

137

An Iowan was appointed to FEMA's advisory council. A few weeks later the council was dismissed

138

Iowa schools making slow progress testing for radon

139

The future of social security benefits

140

Iowans are making efforts to improve water quality across the state

141

What can a 9-year-old teach us about civic engagement?

142

Iowa National Guard deaths reignite questions about U.S. mission in Syria

143

U.S. and Ukraine women's wrestlers train and bond in Iowa City

144

Former ambassador discusses the 'decimation' of the U.S. Foreign Service

145

Responses to Trump Administration's $12 billion farm bailout

146

The legacy of Tai Dam refugees in Iowa

147

The 1925 Vinton murder that went unsolved for decades

148

Bret Stephens on being the 'conservative wing of the liberal church'

149

More than 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes — and most don't know it

150

Clock is ticking for Congress to decide on extending ACA benefits

151

Exploring fluorescent cave walls and the frontiers of space exploration

152

What's at stake for Iowans enrolled in Affordable Care Act?

153

Two new lawmakers will be elected this December in special elections

154

Are America's divisions really about red versus blue?

155

A therapist's journey with Alzheimer's

156

Former 'Gazette' editor weighs in on end of newspaper's local ownership