A surfer engineer creates a surfboard using 10,000 cigarette
 butts that becomes a catalyst for political activism for
protecting the health of our oceans.Reflection Speakers: Taylor Lane, Ciggy Board creator, and Ben Judkins, Filmmaker

Jim Mertens talks with Iowa State Rep. Taylor Collins about changing what's taught in Iowa universities and also talks with John Deere historian Neil Dahlstrom about John Deere's 222nd birthday.

Timothy Wu, professor at Columbia Law School and former White Houseadvisor on tech and competition policy, talks about his new book, The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity. We discuss the initial promise of the Internet and what went wrong, how tech platforms choked off competition, platform power in health care and housing, the role of "couch lock" and convenience in creating dependency, whether AI will break platform monopoly power or extend it, the implications for our economy and democracy, and recommendations on how to address platform monopoly power.

Davenport’s city council has embraced some of the widespread outrage among Quad City residents over the fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis by formally asserting its police department’s autonomy in respect to working with federal law enforcement.

In this episode of Talking Art, theater artist Ashley Becher discusses her work as a director, performer, and creative leader in the Quad Cities. Currently directing Circa 21’s Lucky Stiff and serving as Mainstage Artistic Director at Junior Theatre, Ashley reflects on her career journey and the collaborative power of theatre.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), who represents the 8th Congressional District in the Chicago area, discussed his proposed First Home Affordability Act on Wednesday at a roundtable in Moline Township Hall.

Central Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he does not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a primary sticking point that puts another government shutdown in play.

Peoria Proud and the JOLT foundation signed a letter, along with 100 other non-profit organizations, asking the Illinois government to resist the Trump administration's policies.

Michael Mohr, 54, leads the Central Illinois region of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Authorities allege he filmed three juveniles using hidden cameras.

There was a time when having a college degree helped ensure those individuals could find jobs and keep them. But something is changing in the current workforce climate. A college degree, while still helpful, is no longer a guarantee for staying employed. We discuss the situation on this week's episode of Statewide.

After the devastating floods in the summer of 2024, northwest Iowa communities continue to wait for federal buyout funds for nearly 270 homes, leaving local leaders urging swifter government action.

Four of the five Republican candidates for governor participated in a debate Tuesday night and said they would work to make Iowa's abortion laws reflect their belief that life begins at conception.

In a visit to Iowa, President Trump rallied Republican support ahead of the midterms and tried to appeal to voters with provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill and by asserting his support for ethanol industry priorities.

Hundreds gathered in downtown Iowa City over the weekend to mourn the death of Alex Pretti, the second Minnesota resident shot and killed by federal immigration enforcement officials this year. Many said they were horrified, disgusted and angered by what they saw in videos of the shooting.

Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices

Under the current system, producers must be the sole owner-operator of their farm or ranch to qualify for loans from the federal government. A bipartisan bill would expand the eligibility requirements for applicants.

From the Dakotas to Texas, wheat acres have been on the decline, due to higher temperatures, drought and farmers shifting to more profitable crops. New innovations could rejuvenate the state of wheat production.

University of Illinois researchers analyzed traces of DNA in rivers and streams to learn how strips of trees near water — called riparian buffers — impact land species.