Episodes
Season 53
EpisodeSeason53Episode5325
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Zach Nunn (R - Ankeny) discusses his work in the U.S. House.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5324
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City) discusses the 2026 legislative session and Senate Democrats’ agenda.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5323
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D - Des Moines) discusses the 2026 legislative session and House Democrats’ agenda.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5322
Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mike Klimesh (R - Spillville) discusses the 2026 legislative session and Senate Republicans’ agenda.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5321
Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-Butler) discusses the Condition of the State address and the 2026 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5320
Juliet Abdel, president and CEO of Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, and David Leto, president and CEO of Palmer Group, discuss the job market and employment issues and trends in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5319
Ben Murrey, director of policy and research for Common Sense Institute Iowa, and Mike Owen, senior associate at Common Good Iowa discuss the state budget and other fiscal issues.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5318
Sgt. Alex Dinkla, Larry Grant and Brett Tjepkes discuss Iowa's new hands-free driving law and other issues related to traffic safety.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5317
Jimmy Centers, managing principal at Cornerstone consulting firm, and Matt Paul, principal and director at Cornerstone discuss Iowa politics and what’s ahead for 2026.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5316
Luciano I. de Castro and Christine Hensley discuss the new Center of Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5315
Tami Nielsen, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa and Kathy Underhill, CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) discuss hunger and food insecurity in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5314
On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the upcoming legislative session, 2026 races, and more.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5313
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the ways artificial intelligence and social media are changing business, politics, education, personal interactions, and more.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5312
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for governor and current state auditor discusses his gubernatorial campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5311
Rob Denson, discusses his long tenure leading DMACC through growth and change, and what he sees as the future of Iowa’s community colleges.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5310
Adam Steen, Republican candidate for governor and former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5309
Brad Sherman, Republican candidate for governor discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign, and what he hopes to accomplish.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5308
Iowa House Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston), Republican candidate for governor, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5307
Julie Stauch, Democratic candidate for governor will discuss her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5306
Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses changes in Iowa's climate, recent weather impacts, and the outlook ahead.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5305
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses the work the attorney general’s office is doing and other political news.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5304
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the status of Iowa’s restaurant and beverage industry and some of the challenges faced by those business owners and employees.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5303
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the business climate, economy, jobs and more.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5302
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss various labor-related issues as we head into Labor Day weekend.
EpisodeSeason53Episode5301
On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the latest Iowa political news and developments.
Season 52
EpisodeSeason52Episode5247
Jeff Chelesvig, president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts discusses the future of performing arts in Iowa and reflects on his successful and eventful career.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5246
World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack is our guest. The former governor of Iowa and U.S. secretary of agriculture discusses his new role with the foundation and current events.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5245
Chad Hart, professor of economics at Iowa State University, and Peter Orazem, professor of economics and interim chair of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, discuss the economy at local and national levels.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5244
Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) discusses the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for House Democrats.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5243
Dawn Martinez Oropeza, executive director of Al Exito and Nick Salazar, state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the Latino population in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5242
A reporters roundtable discusses the final bills of the 2025 legislative session that the governor signed and vetoed, as well as how certain 2026
races are shaping up.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5241
Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session and Senate Republicans’ agenda moving forward.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5240
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Janice Weiner, discusses the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5239
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) discusses the 2025 legislative session and other political news and issues of importance in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5238
Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R - New Hartford) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5237
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the push for more civic education in Iowa to teach people how to better engage with their government and one another.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5236
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the new Multicultural Family Resource Center in Greene County as well as efforts to grow and diversify the small rural county.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5235
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the economy and his political future.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5234
The discussion focuses on cancer in Iowa. Sarah Nash and Kelly W. Sittig speak on the topic.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5233
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses election law and other political news.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5232
Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, and Mike Owen, deputy director of Common Good Iowa discuss taxes and fiscal policy.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5231
We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2025 legislative session and other Iowa political news.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5230
Sen. Dan Dawson (R - Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means committee, and Rep. Dave Jacoby (D - Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means committee, discuss tax policy and other issues currently before the Iowa Legislature.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5229
We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2025 legislative session and other Iowa political news.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5228
Mark Nook, president of the University of Northern Iowa, discusses higher education policy and funding being considered in the Iowa Legislature, as well as other issues of importance to UNI.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5227
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart discusses her leadership and the path forward for Iowa Democrats.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5226
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City), discusses the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5225
We discuss what the Iowa House of Representatives’ Higher Education Committee has done and may still do during this legislative session that will impact Iowa colleges and universities.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5224
Iowa Senate President Sen. Amy Sinclair (R - Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5223
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5222
Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-Butler) discusses the Condition of the State address and the 2025 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5221
David Yepsen and Michael Mauro discuss the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, his ties to Iowa and his impact on the Iowa Caucuses.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5220
Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa discusses Republicans' continued electoral success in Iowa and what's ahead for the party.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5219
Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss research from the 2024 election. They focus on topics related to women, sexism, replacement theory and other issues.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5218
Ernie Gross, MacAllister chair in regional economics at Creighton University and Mark Montgomery, professor of economics at Grinnell College discuss the state of the economy.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5217
J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer & Company, discusses her final Iowa poll before the November election, her decades of experience with the Iowa poll, the trends she’s observed and the future of election polling.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5216
Michelle Book, CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Di Daniels, board member of SALUD! Multicultural Health Coalition in Storm Lake, discuss food insecurity in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5215
We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election, the upcoming legislative session and other political news.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5214
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Marion) discusses her re-election in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District and what she hopes to accomplish in Congress in the months ahead.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5213
Doug Gross, 2002 Republican nominee for Iowa governor, and Kelley Koch, chair of the Republican Party of Dallas County discuss the evolution of the GOP as the party experiences growing success in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5211
Rachel Paine Caufield, professor and co-chair of the department of political science at Drake University and David Peterson, professor of political science at Iowa State University, discuss the latest political news and developments on the final weekend before Election Day.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5210
Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kauffman will discuss the campaign homestretch, get-out-the-vote efforts and what Republican candidates' chances look like in races across the state.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5209
Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa discusses the campaign homestretch, get-out-the-vote efforts and what Democratic candidates’ chances look like in races across the state.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5208
On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather together experienced Iowa political journalists for a reporters roundtable. We'll discuss campaigns, voting and election issues, and other political news.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5207
Ryan Melton (D-Nevada), candidate for congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District discusses his campaign and policy positions.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5206
J. Ann Selzer, public opinion pollster, will discuss a variety of political races and issues surveyed for the latest The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5205
Adams County Auditor and President of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors Becky Bissell, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discuss voting issues and the administration of the upcoming general election.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5204
On this edition of Iowa Press, the discussion will focus on doctor shortages, the challenges of recruiting physicians to rural Iowa and other healthcare related issues.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5203
James Craig, superintendent at Cardinal Community School District (Eldon), and Dan Maeder, superintendent for both Davis County Community School District (Bloomfield) and Moulton-Udell Community School District, discuss four-day school weeks.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5202
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses some of the lawsuits she has recently filed or joined, as well as other work the attorney general’s office is doing.
EpisodeSeason52Episode5201
Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer, professors of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, discuss the presidential campaigns and Iowa congressional and statehouse races.
Season 51
EpisodeSeason51Episode5148
We gather a group of experienced Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion on a variety of topics from the impacts of new laws and Supreme Court decisions, to political campaigns ahead of November's general election.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5147
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the current bird flu outbreak and its impacts, as well as other ag-related issues.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5146
Jeremy Parsons, Iowa State Fair CEO and manager, and Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, discuss how the fair is evolving, what's new this year, renovations and more.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5145
Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses recent flooding and major weather events, drought relief and other climate issues impacting Iowa.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5144
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, the upcoming election and her retirement after serving more than three decades in the Iowa House and Senate.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5143
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses the work his office is doing, Iowa Democrats, politics and his future.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5142
Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa, discusses this week’s primary elections as campaigns shift focus toward the November general election, as well as other party business.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5141
Barry Anderson, Clay County supervisor, and Mark Campbell, Webster County supervisor, who both serve on the board of directors for the Iowa State Association of Counties, discuss important issues, challenges and opportunities at the county government level.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5140
Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services discusses the work of the state’s largest agency, which now includes public health and human services under one umbrella.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5139
Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5138
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith and Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5137
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5136
On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2024 legislative session, which adjourned last week.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5135
On this edition of Iowa Press, Trooper Bob Conrad, Luke Hoffman, and Brett Tjepkes discuss efforts to pass a hands-free-driving law in Iowa, as well as a variety of other bicycle and traffic safety issues.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5134
Leslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy, and Kali White VanBaale, author and mental health advocate, discuss their personal experiences with brain illnesses and Iowa’s mental health system, why they’ve become advocates and what changes and improvements they say Iowa needs.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5133
Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2024 Iowa caucuses, the ongoing legislative session and look ahead to this year’s primary and general elections.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5132
Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss politics and policy as Women's History Month draws to a close.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5131
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Rep. Dave Jacoby (D-Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discuss tax policy and the 2024 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5130
On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss what's happening in the Iowa Legislature and other local political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5129
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss legislation related to the area education agencies system, what the bills would do and why supporters want to see change.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5128
On this edition of Iowa Press, our guests discuss the services area education agencies provide and the debate over proposed changes to the system.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5127
On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss what's happening in the Iowa Legislature and other local political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5126
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, Democratic senators’ priorities and other political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5125
Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver (R) discusses the 2024 legislative session, Republican senators’ priorities and other political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5124
Iowa House Minority Leader, Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, discusses the 2024 legislative session, House Democrats’ priorities and other political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5123
On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), discusses her legislative priorities and the policy agenda she laid out for 2024.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5122
On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Pat Grassley (R - New Hartford), discusses the 2024 legislative session and House Republicans’ agenda.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5121
On this edition of Iowa Press, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (R - South Carolina) discusses the Iowa caucuses and her campaign for president.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5120
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the value of performing arts to Iowa and Iowans, as well as the variety of facilities and programming two administrators oversee.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5118
Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio, project coordinators for UpLift, the central Iowa basic income pilot project, discuss how it works and why it’s being done, including the research and insights the two-year community study may provide.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5119
We discuss J. Ann Selzer's most recent Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll and what the results mean one month out from the Iowa Caucuses.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5117
On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R - Florida), discusses the Iowa caucuses and his campaign for president.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5116
Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, and Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association, discuss the status of Iowa’s hospitals and health systems and various health care issues.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5115
On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss the Iowa Caucuses and other local political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5114
Peter Hanson, associate professor of political science at Grinnell College and director of the Grinnell College national poll, and David Peterson, professor of political science at Iowa State University and supervisor of the Iowa State University/Civiqs poll.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5113
Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, and Mike Owen, deputy director of Common Good Iowa, discuss Iowa tax policy, including the recent tax cuts and the possibility of more tax changes in the 2024 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5112
On this edition of Iowa Press, Ted Corrigan, CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, and David Cwiertny, professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Center of Health Effects of Environmental Contamination at the University of Iowa, discuss water quality and water supply issues.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5111
On this edition of Iowa Press, Yinam Cohen, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, discusses the Israel-Hamas war and ongoing developments in the region, as well as Israel’s relationship with the United States and Iowa.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5110
On this edition of Iowa Press, Governor Doug Burgum (R - North Dakota) discusses his campaign for president and the Iowa caucuses.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5109
On this edition of Iowa Press, Tiffany O’Donnell, mayor of Cedar Rapids, and Russ Trimble, mayor of West Des Moines, are our guests.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5108
On this edition of Iowa Press, Jay Byers, president of Simpson College, and Patricia Draves, president of Graceland University, discuss higher education and some of the current challenges and opportunities for private colleges and universities in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5107
On this edition of Iowa Press, Chris Larimer, professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, and Rachel Paine Caufield, professor of political science at Drake University, discuss the Iowa caucuses and the Republican presidential debate.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5106
On this edition of Iowa Press, a group of experienced Iowa political reporters discuss the Iowa caucuses, presidential campaigns and the latest local political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5105
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) discusses his work in the Senate and the latest political news.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5104
On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeff Kauffman, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and Steve Scheffler, Republican National Committee member and president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition (IFFC), discuss the Iowa caucuses and the upcoming IFFC presidential town hall.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5103
On this edition of Iowa Press, Dr. Brad Buck, superintendent of the Waukee Community School District, and Chris Coffelt, superintendent of the Central Decatur Community School District and Lamoni Community Schools, discuss various issues involving public education in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5102
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political reporters recap political happenings at the Iowa State Fair, discuss the recent Iowa Poll, and look ahead.
EpisodeSeason51Episode5101
On this edition of Iowa Press, Josh Bowar, head of school at Sioux Center Christian School and interim outreach director for the Iowa Association of Christian Schools, and Jennifer Raes, principal at St. Anthony Catholic School in Des Moines, discuss private education in Iowa.
Season 50
EpisodeSeason50Episode5049
On this edition of Iowa Press, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart discuss the 2024 campaign, the Iowa caucuses and the Democratic Party.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5048
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political reporters discuss the latest local political news and updates from the Iowa Caucus campaign trail.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5047
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird discusses her first seven months in office.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5046
Executive director of Pulse Life Advocates, Maggie DeWitte, and director of public affairs in Iowa for Planned Parenthood North Central States, Mazie Stilwell, discuss abortion in Iowa and the state legislature’s special session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5045
On this edition of Iowa Press, Brad Anderson, AARP Iowa state director, and Brent Willett, president and CEO of the Iowa Health Care Association, discuss the state of the nursing home industry and elder care in Iowa, including quality of care, access, costs, staffing challenges, public policy and more.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5044
On this edition of Iowa Press, Bob Vander Platts, president and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, discusses Republican presidential candidates and campaigns, as well as the Iowa Supreme Court's recent abortion ruling.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5043
On this edition of Iowa Press, Ernie Goss, regional economics chair at Creighton University and Chad Hart, professor of economics, at Iowa State University discuss the state of the rural economy.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5042
On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the Iowa Caucus campaigns, and other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5041
On this edition of Iowa Press, Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses drought
conditions across Iowa, the summer weather outlook and other climate issues impacting
the state.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5040
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, will discuss the 2023 legislative session, what’s ahead and other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5039
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Amy Sinclair (R - Allerton), Iowa Senate president, discusses the 2023 legislative session, what's ahead and other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5038
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) will discuss the 2023 legislative session, what's ahead and other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5037
On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R - Des Moines) discusses the 2023 legislative session, the Iowa caucuses and what's ahead.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5036
On this edition of Iowa Press, our guest is Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford), Speaker of the Iowa House. We discuss the 2023 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5035
On this edition of Iowa Press, Donna Dubberke, meteorologist-in-charge, and Brad Small, lead meteorologist, with the National Weather Service Des Moines, discuss severe and extreme weather, its impact on Iowa and the broad range of duties of the NWS meteorological team.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5034
On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest legislative developments from the Statehouse, as well as other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5033
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) discusses his priorities and the work he's doing in Washington, D.C.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5032
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the proposed carbon capture pipeline projects that could be built in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5031
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson, chair of the Senate Ways and Means committee, and Sen. Pam Jochum, ranking member of the Senate Ways and Means committee, discuss tax policy and other Senate business.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5030
On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest legislative debates and actions at the Statehouse, as well as other political news.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5029
Rep. Steven Holt (R-Denison) and Rep. Lindsay James (D-Dubuque) discuss the number of bills this legislative session impacting LGBTQ Iowans, the eminent domain debate surrounding carbon capture pipelines and other policy issues.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5028
Rita Hart, discusses the future of the Iowa Democratic Caucuses, as well as the job she has ahead of her to help rebuild the party after several years of Republican statewide electoral gains.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5027
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the legislative session and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5026
On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa discusses Republican electoral gains in Iowa, the 2024 Iowa caucuses and more.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5025
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, discusses the 2023 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5024
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton), Iowa Senate president, discusses what the Senate has accomplished in the first three weeks of the 2023 legislative session and what is on Republicans' agenda moving forward.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5023
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the first couple weeks of the 2023 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5022
There are 64 Republicans serving in the Iowa House this year. We'll talk about the GOP agenda with House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on this edition of Iowa Press.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5021
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2023 legislative session, which begins next week.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5020
Iowa Press convenes a panel of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative for a roundtable discussion of each person's writings and the importance of local community voices and storytelling.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5019
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the latest political news, the biggest stories of 2022 and what's ahead in the 2023 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5018
On this edition of Iowa Press, guests Michelle Book, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Kim Guardado, food reservoir director for Hawkeye Area Community Action Program in Hiawatha discuss food insecurity in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5017
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R - Marion) discusses priorities of her second term following her re-election to Congress representing Iowa’s new 2nd district.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5016
On this edition of Iowa Press, Mark Nook, president of the University of Northern Iowa, discusses issues of importance to the university, faculty and students.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5015
What's happening with Iowa's labor market, and what happens in the state of Iowa if there is a railroad strike? We'll ask Iowa State University economist, Peter Orazem on this edition of Iowa Press.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5014
On this edition of Iowa Press, Scott Brennan, a member of the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee and a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, discusses the future of the Iowa caucuses.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5013
On this edition of Iowa Press, J. Ann Selzer, public opinion pollster, discusses Tuesday's general election results, her recent polling and what it all means moving forward.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5012
On this edition of Iowa Press, our roundtable of political reporters discuss next week's general election. We explore state and federal races in Iowa, as well as national implications.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5011
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Cindy Axne discusses her campaign for a third term and some of the key issues on voters' minds less than two weeks before Election Day.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5010
On this edition of Iowa Press, challenger Todd Halbur (R - Des Moines) and incumbent state auditor Rob Sand (D - Des Moines) discuss their priorities and the important issues related to the State Auditor's office.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5010
Los candidatos a la auditoría del estado de Iowa, el actual auditor, Rob Sand, del partido Demócrata y su contrincante, Todd Halbur, del partido Republicano, responden preguntas de los reporteros y hablan acerca de sus plataformas y planes para el futuro.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5009
On this edition of Iowa Press, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses updated university initiatives, research and funding.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5008
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for State Treasurer. Michael Fitzgerald (D - Des Moines), incumbent Treasurer of State, and Roby Smith (R - Davenport). They discuss their priorities and the important issues related to the Treasurer of State office.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5008
Los candidatos a la tesorería del estado de Iowa, el actual tesorero, Michael Fitzgerald, del partido Demócrata y su contrincante, Roby Smith, del partido Republicano, responden preguntas de los reporteros y hablan acerca de sus plataformas y planes para el futuro.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5007
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a Secretario de Agricultura de Iowa Mike Naig (R - Condado de Dallas), secretario de agricultura titular y John Norwood (D - Ankeny).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5007
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig (R - Dallas County), incumbent secretary of agriculture, and John Norwood (D - Ankeny).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5006
On this edition of Iowa Press, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District Ryan Melton (D - Nevada) will discuss his views, what he wants to accomplish in Congress and his campaign challenging incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra (R - Hull).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5005
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a la secretaría de estado de Iowa, el actual secretario de estado, Paul Pate (R-Cedar Rapids) y el auditor del condado Linn, Joel Miller (D-Robins).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5005
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for Iowa secretary of state Joel Miller (D - Cedar Rapids) and Paul Pate (R - Cedar Rapids), incumbent secretary of state.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5004
On this edition of Iowa Press, our guests are candidates for attorney general of Iowa Brenna Bird (R - Dexter) and Tom Miller (D - Des Moines), incumbent attorney general.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5004
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a la procuraduría general de Iowa, Brenna Bird (R-Dexter) y Tom Miller (D-Des Moines), actual procurador general de Iowa.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5003
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen discusses updated initiatives, research and funding at ISU. She also discusses the university’s new strategic plan.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Beth Skinner, director of the Iowa Department of Corrections, discusses successes and challenges for the department today and look at what might be ahead.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Libertarian candidate for Iowa governor Rick Stewart (L-Cedar Rapids) discusses his campaign and policy positions.
Season 49
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A discussion about workforce challenges, as well as the status of nursing homes, assisted living and home health care at this point in the pandemic.
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On this edition of Iowa Press we convene a panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss recent news events, general election campaigns and the Iowa Caucuses.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights), discusses the 2022 legislative session, the Iowa Caucuses, the upcoming election and other recent news.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Mike Franken (D-Sioux City), who won the primary election earlier this month to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, discusses his campaign as he faces incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-New Hartford) in the general election.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Gary Slater, CEO/manager of the Iowa State Fair, and Tom Barnes, executive director of the Association of Iowa Fairs and secretary/manager of the Mighty Howard County Fair in Cresco, discuss a summer full of fairs and festivals across the state.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor discusses her positions on important policy issues and her campaign against incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2022 legislative session and next week's primary elections.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny), Iowa Senate Majority Leader, discusses the 2022 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
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A discussion on the status of the hospitality industry and the many challenges restaurants and hotels face from workforce, to business volume, to supply chain issues.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Ras Smith (D - Waterloo) and John Deeth, a Democratic activist from Iowa City, discuss potential changes to the Iowa Democratic Caucuses and where Iowa may end up on the road to the White House.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political journalists gather for a roundtable discussion about the Supreme Court draft ruling on abortion, the Iowa legislative session and other political news.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand discusses the work of his office, his new book and Democratic politics.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses the upcoming primary elections and other voting-related issues.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion that covers the ongoing Iowa legislative session and recent political developments in the state.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart discuss various issues of importance at the city government level.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the impacts of bird flu, inflation, spring planting and the upcoming 2022 election.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson, chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Sen. Pam Jochum, ranking member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, discuss the state's new flat tax, as well as other tax-related issues.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, economists Ernie Goss, professor at Creighton University, and Peter Fisher, research director at Common Good Iowa and professor emeritus at the University of Iowa, discuss the state's new flat tax, as well as other economic issues.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald discuss their work and reelection plans.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2022 legislative session and other political news.
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Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are James Lynch, political reporter for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and Katarina Sostaric, state government reporter for Iowa Public Radio.
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On this edition of Iowa Press , Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) discusses the 2022 legislative session and what Democrats in the Senate are doing.
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On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst discusses the 2022 legislative session and what Democrats in the minority are doing.
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