The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.

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A federal hiring freeze and layoffs at the National Weather Service are impacting the accuracy of forecasts and long-range outlooks.

High valuations in recent years have increased the burden of property taxes on homeowners. Still, opponents argue that efforts to reform property taxes could harm services citizens rely on and take away local power.

Federal funding cuts are hitting several areas here in Iowa. This hour, we learn about two of them.

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Iowans to adapt.

President Donald Trump's tariffs caused havoc in the stock market, and he later announced a pause on all tariffs, except those against China. Iowa political experts weigh in.

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Statehouse reporters discuss the bills that did and did not make it through the second 'funnel' deadline — including legislation on DEI, libraries, Medicaid and more.

Mara Liasson has worked for NPR for 40 years, covering Congress and the White House.