Mark Moran - Public News Service

Iowa family farmers said the long-overdue Farm Bill under consideration in Washington favors large corporate agricultural interests over independent producers.

Scientists at the University of Iowa have announced a research initiative designed to measure the health impacts of exposure to environmental toxins, including pesticides, heavy metals and air pollutants.

AARP Nebraska is accepting nominations for its annual Andrus Award, which honors a Nebraskan age 50 or older who has made a significant difference through volunteer service.

Iowa family farmers say the House version of the federal farm bill favors corporate agriculture interests over smaller operations.

The cost of doing business is going up for ReShonda Young, the co-owner of TnK Health & Nutrition in Waterloo, and she feels as if her hand is forced in passing the extra costs on to her customers.

The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on the federal budget as soon as today, which contains large reductions to Medicaid services.

Since President Donald Trump began U.S. military attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, Iowans have seen average gasoline prices jump from $2.635 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to $4.536, according to AAA data. For Iowa farmers, the war has also driven up the cost of the diesel fuel and fertilizer they rely on for food production.

Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha works as a patient navigator for the American Civil Liberties Union and an administrative assistant at Nebraskans for Peace, plus picks up shifts at a Dunkin’ shop.

Iowa sustainable energy advocates and environmental officials warn that federal cuts to the Sustainable Rivers Project could threaten aquatic species and reduce the program’s economic benefits.

Iowa faith leaders are pushing back on anti-immigrant sentiment in the state, highlighting a bill that would have empowered state police to deport undocumented immigrants.