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Rural Iowa farmers are helping climate scientists get a better understanding of soil moisture levels across the state, data only available at the local level until now.

As more data centers look to expand into Nebraska, a growing number of counties are pressing pause. However, a new state law continues to push development efforts forward.

Amid growing concern over Iowa's water quality, scientists have sued the Environmental Protection Agency for neglecting to provide nitrate assessment data for state waterways commonly polluted with the chemical.

Research from the University of Iowa shows a 20% increase in the number of large wildfires in the United States last year is damaging air quality in Iowa and other Midwestern states.

Cancer patients in Iowa will be unable to seek legal action against chemical makers under a recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of glyphosate manufacturers. Glyphosate is the pesticide found in the weedkiller Roundup.

Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic will invest nearly $1 million in vocational degree programs, including manufacturing, construction, electrical and plumbing training.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Missouri and across the nation, claiming more than 15,000 lives in the state each year.

Nebraska mental health service providers have seen a surge in calls from Medicaid recipients since new work requirements went into effect last month.

Heat-resistant plants could help farmers respond to abnormally dry conditions spreading across Iowa and the wider region.

Rural advocacy groups have launched an initiative to raise awareness of rural issues and support producers who grow healthy food in Nebraska.