Environment
Cancer-Causing Radon Escapes from Legislative Attention
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Radon-reducing systems installed in Iowan homes may be faulty.
Government & Politics
Iowa gets C+ in State Accountibility Project
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Iowa scored an F for its poor performance in giving the public access to public records.
Government & Politics
Obesity Impacts All, Not Just the Overweight, Experts Say
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Over a quarter of Iowans are overweight.
Criminal Justice
Criminalizing HIV Transmission – Wise Law or Hysteria’s Consequence?
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HIV law hurts more than it heals.
Criminal Justice
In Iowa, 15 Convicted under HIV Transmission Law
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Nine of the 15 convicted are still in jail.
Caucus 2012
Gingrich: Man Behind the Politican
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Kemp and Anderson take an inside look into caucus candidate Newt Gingrich.
Caucus 2012
Evangelical Radio Host Rallies Fans, Rouses Debate
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Steve Deace is known for controversial radio commentaries, which weave religion into politics. His show touches on issues popular among evangelical voters, who have played an important role in Iowa politics and in the caucus.
Read more “Deace Expands Beyond Iowa’s Cornfields”
Caucus 2012
Deace Expands Beyond Iowa’s Cornfields
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Deace continues to provide a voice for his “niche audience” despite offers to work in politics.
Criminal Justice
Multimedia: Living Positive in Iowa
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Around 2,000 Iowans are HIV positive, and many feel an intense stigma living in a state where relatively few people have the virus. Three HIV positive Iowans share their stories and their opinions about Iowa Code 709 – “Criminal Transmission of HIV.”
Environment
Corn Ethanol May Heighten Food Scarcity for World’s Poor
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Ethanol production in the United States may contribute to shrinking food stocks and rising food prices, experts warn. Following the food crisis of 2008, experts say the increasing dedication of crops to fuel may lead to future malnutrition and starvation around the globe.