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River to River

Iowa Public Radio

River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conversation and understanding.

  • The aftermath of the tornado that devastated Minden and killed one person
    One resident was fatally injured and more than 40 homes were destroyed following an EF3-rated tornado that hit the southwest Iowa town of Minden late last week.
    4 May 2024, 11:00 am
  • Protests of then and now
    Parallels have been drawn between protests on college campuses during the Vietnam War and today's unrest in response to the war in Gaza. On this River to River, a presidential historian puts recent protests in a historical context.
    3 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • House Democrats vow to back Republican speaker amid possible ousting attempt
    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green announced she would call for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson as Republican interparty rifts continue, but House Democrats said they would block the vote.
    2 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • Advocacy continues after hands-free driving fails again at the Iowa Statehouse
    While the Iowa Senate passed a bill that would ban motorists' handheld use of cell phones behind the wheel in 2023, it failed to advance in this year's session after the proposal was combined with legislation that would ban traffic enforcement cameras.
    30 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • A potential TikTok ban, unrest at college campuses and more from Pints & Politics
    Over a beer at Big Grove in Cedar Rapids, Iowa commentators discuss the latest headlines, including a recently passed foreign aid package and an Iowa law allowing teachers and school staff to carry guns in school.
    27 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • How has vaping evolved over the last decade?
    More than one in 10 young adults in the country regularly turn to e-cigarettes.
    26 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • Senate approves $95 billion foreign aid package
    The bill, passed with the Senate voting 79 to 18, also includes a provision that could lead to a Tik Tok ban.
    25 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • How inflatable tanks and other trickery saved thousands of soldiers' lives in WWII Europe
    The Congressional Gold Medal was recently awarded to living and deceased members of the Ghost Army, a World War II deception unit that was kept secret for half a century after the war.
    24 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • Statehouse reporters recap the legislative session and bills awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature
    The Iowa Legislature adjourned this past weekend, the eighth session in a row with Republican control.
    23 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • Severe weather rips through Midwest
    Storms tore through parts of the Midwest this week, resulting in tornadoes in multiple states, including Iowa.
    20 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • How good is the economy, really?
    Economists say that traditional indicators are favorable, yet one in six Iowans has trouble making ends meet. Exploring the disconnect between good economic news and how Iowans experience the economy
    19 April 2024, 12:00 pm
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