On this edition of Iowa Press, Sara Konrad Baranowski, editor of the Iowa Falls Times Citizen, Abigail Pelzer, publisher of the Marshalltown Times-Republican, and Randy Evans, executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, discuss community journalism and the state of local news in Iowa, particularly in smaller towns and cities, as well as open records and public information.
Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa.

Community Journalism

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.

News

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.

County Supervisors

Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services discusses the work of the state’s largest agency, which now includes public health and human services under one umbrella.

Iowa Department of Health & Human Services Director

Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.

Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair

On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith and Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.

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.

Community Journalism

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