Bailey Cichon

How a “happy little ear of corn” became synonymous with children’s theater in Cedar Rapids

Plus, Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery debate

Historians, ecologists talk through Iowa’s environmental history

This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast we tune into a session at the 2024 Iowa Ideas conference.

Iowa podcasters highlighted at first-ever Iowa Podcast Awards

Three lobbyists talk about their role during the Iowa legislative session.

Plus, Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting

How long you wait at a red light varies by intersection, time of day

Four gardeners share why they plant native, and offer tips for getting started yourself.

Plus, a shadow group appears to be organizing Republican spoiler candidates— including in Iowa and IVF legislation becomes the latest political football in Congress.

Butterfly numbers are down this year across Iowa and beyond. Why is that? And why does it matter?

Plus, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court

While Iowa has fewer counties now than it did in its early days, it still has 99, and some people argue that’s too many.

Plus, Libertarians make their case in court

10 falcons were hacked atop Verizon Building in 1989. What became of them?