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Podcast: Dealing With Iowa’s Teacher Shortage
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Iowa is facing a teacher shortage. This IowaWatch Connection report explores in a podcast why that is, and how schools and universities are dealing with the challenge.
Top Stories of 2016
Free Speech On Campus, Overdose Drug Legislation Top 2016 IowaWatch Stories List
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Controversy about speech limits on college campuses in Iowa drew the most attention of all the IowaWatch stories written in 2016. Here is a look at our most-read stories of the year.
Education
Search For Civil Speech On College Campuses Collides With First Amendment
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An IowaWatch college media journalism project in late winter and early spring found a general aversion to limiting speech and expression on several Iowa campuses but willingness among some to regulate speech – hate speech for instance – that threatens someone. One of several stories in this report.
Making Boundaries
IowaWatch Connection Podcast: With Speech on College Campuses, How Far Is Too Far?
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College traditionally is considered a place where open speech and expression are learning tools, taking students deeper into issues. But does a line exist where speech on campus goes too far? This podcast is part of an IowaWatch college media journalism project in which 14 college student journalists spoke to students, faculty and administrators on six Iowa campuses to discuss whether or not limits exist, or should exist, for speech and expression on campus.
2016 Presidential Election
IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Voter Dissatisfaction Disrupting Presidential Nominations
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Iowans had some clear ideas about what they wanted the current slate of candidates to do once in office. Now, as the prospect of one or even two open conventions is upon us, was anyone listening?
2016 Legislative Session
IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year’s Legislative Session Return In 2016
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The Iowa legislature is back in session. We’ll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year’s session, and hear from analysts about what they expect.
criminal justice
IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Criminal Justice Reform
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Some are advocating major changes in how we handle crime and criminals. But is that being soft on crime, or smart on crime?
Government & Politics
Iowa Campaigns Focus On Voters Over Pocketbooks
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Donors big and small alike are pulling out their wallets in Iowa to support their candidates for the 2016 presidential election, but their contributions amount to little more than a drop in the bucket. There is, however, a currency in the heartland far more valuable than federally minted greenbacks that candidates are vying for.
Education
Years Later, Little Change In Missing Student Policies
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In 2009, two Iowa college students went missing and the responses highlighted differences in the way universities handle missing persons cases and the challenges in dealing with adults who go missing. Polices haven’t changed much since then, officials said this week, although social media growth allows word to spread more quickly and updated requirements under the Clery Act lend more transparency to campus missing persons polices.
News Quizzes
News Quiz: Long Tradition of Thanksgiving Football
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Thanksgiving weekend football has become as much a part of the holiday festivities as the turkey. When the Hawkeyes go up against the University of Nebraska and the Cyclones face West Virginia this weekend, they will participate in long-standing traditions. Just how long-standing? Find out in this IowaWatch news quiz.