Iowa Press: Recent Episodes
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Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.
Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses recent weather patterns across Iowa, drought conditions, climate trends and more.
Zach Lahn (R-Belle Plaine), Republican nominee for governor, discusses key issues and the campaign ahead.
Jeremy Parsons, CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair discusses the 2026 fair, fairground renovations and more.
John Hall, president and CEO of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, and Dustin Miller, executive director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, discuss the Iowa Chamber Alliance’s annual talent poll, and issues impacting growth and development across the state.
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) discusses recent political news, the legislative session and what’s ahead for her final months in office.
Iowa State University President David Cook discusses his first few months leading his alma mater and what he hopes to accomplish in the months and years ahead.
Iowa House Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston), Republican candidate for governor, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.
Julie Stauch, Democratic candidate for governor will discuss her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish.
Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses changes in Iowa's climate, recent weather impacts, and the outlook ahead.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses the work the attorney general’s office is doing and other political news.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the business climate, economy, jobs and more.
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss various labor-related issues as we head into Labor Day weekend.
On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the latest Iowa political news and developments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses the work his office is doing, Iowa Democrats, politics and his future.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, 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.
Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith and Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss politics and policy as Women's History Month draws to a close.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political reporters discuss the latest local political news and updates from the Iowa Caucus campaign trail.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird discusses her first seven months in office.
On this edition of Iowa Press, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R - Des Moines) discusses the 2023 legislative session, the Iowa caucuses and what's ahead.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) discusses his priorities and the work he's doing in Washington, D.C.
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the proposed carbon capture pipeline projects that could be built in Iowa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the legislative session and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, discusses the 2023 legislative session.
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.
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the first couple weeks of the 2023 legislative session.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses updated university initiatives, research and funding.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Libertarian candidate for Iowa governor Rick Stewart (L-Cedar Rapids) discusses his campaign and policy positions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny), Iowa Senate Majority Leader, discusses the 2022 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand discusses the work of his office, his new book and Democratic politics.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses the upcoming primary elections and other voting-related issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald discuss their work and reelection plans. Both Democrats, Miller is the longest-serving state attorney general in the country, and Fitzgerald is the longest-serving state treasurer. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette, and Katarina Sostaric, state government reporter for Iowa Public Radio.
On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2022 legislative session and other political news. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette, Dave Price, political director for WHO-TV in Des Moines, Stephen Gruber-Miller, political reporter for The Des Moines Register, and Katarina Sostaric, state government reporter for Iowa Public Radio. Henderson:
On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R - Des Moines) discusses her priorities for the remainder of the 2022 legislative session and other news. 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. Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa. Henderson:
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2022 legislative session and what Democrats in the minority are doing. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and Katarina Sostaric, state government reporter for Iowa Public Radio. Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Jack Whitver (R - Ankeny), discusses the Senate Republicans' agenda and the work being done in the 2022 legislative session. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Stephen Gruber-Miller, political reporter for the Des Moines Register, and Dave Price, political director for WHO-TV in Des Moines. Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa.
This edition of Iowa Press features guests Lora Patton, regional director for Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral, Alex Glenn, director of human resources for Generation Next child development centers and preschools, and Dawn Oliver Wiand, president and CEO of the Iowa Women's Foundation. They discuss the issue of child care, what challenges the state faces, and what can be done to improve access to quality child care for Iowans.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Pat Grassley (R - New Hartford) discusses the beginning of the 2022 legislative session, and House Republicans’ agenda and priorities. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are James Lynch, political reporter for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. Henderson: A new legislative session underway with new priorities from Governor Kim Reynolds. What are the priorities for House Republicans? We'll find out on this edition of Iowa Press.
Live coverage of the 2022 Condition of the State Address. Broadcast from the house chambers of the Iowa Capitol, Governor Kim Reynolds lays out her assessment of Iowa and her agenda for the months ahead. Transcript The following transcript reflects the governor’s prepared remarks. GOV. KIM REYNOLDS: When We Put Our Faith in Iowans, Iowans Come Through Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: