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Iowa City-based aerialist Mimi Ke teaches and performs in the Corridor, encouraging everyday Iowans to look at life from a new perspective through her art form. Ke developed the aerial dance program at National Dance Academy in 2014.

How did Cedar Rapids’ Bever Park Zoo get started? And when and why did all of the exotic animals leave?

How does Joni Ernst’s decision to not seek reelection impact Iowa’s 2026 elections?

A reader from Tama County wondered about mowing Iowa roadsides. We look into why Iowa’s mowing law was put in place, what it aims to protect and the requirements for haying roadside grasses.

This week on the podcast: Catelin Drey wins Western Iowa special election. Plus, highlights from Ashley Hinson’s annual fundraiser and Bernie Sanders in the Quad Cities.

State of Mind gifts is Uptown Marion’s new destination for eclectic gifts, greeting cards and silly stuff, as owner Carissa Starleaf calls it. Of the 45 small brands the shop carries, 43 are women-owned.

This week on the podcast, we’ll talk about candidates entering and exiting races and last weekend’s story about the new approach some Iowa Democrats are using on the campaign trail. Plus, a special election in Western Iowa for a seat in the Iowa Legislature.

As school buses return to their routes this fall, a Cedar Rapids resident wondered what measures are taken to ensure the vehicles are safe for students.

What are grocery stores doing to divert food from landfills? And what happens to the food that doesn’t get sold?

Plus, we discuss the continued messaging battle over the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and Iowa Republicans taking on Rob Sand.

This week on the podcast, we have more Congressional candidates jumping into the fray. Plus, we discuss the Rescissions Act of 2025.

The play, written by New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell, made its world premiere in Cedar Rapids in 2024 with Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi. Now, it’s headed overseas for one of the largest ticketed events in the world.

The best defense against measles is the vaccine, according to Iowa public health professionals. Here’s what to know about the vaccine, its effectiveness and options for infants.

This week on the podcast, more on the deportation of an Eastern Iowa man, what happened at the Family Leader’s annual event, and another batch of new Congressional candidates.

The Italian water circus will make a splash with ‘Metropolis’ show in Cedar Rapids and Coralville