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Democrat J.D. Scholten enters race for U.S. Senate contest in Iowa for 2026, will oppose incumbent Joni Ernst

A prominent downtown Sioux City corner that is now empty could become a new building with apartments.

After several years of discussing a merger, the two hospitals in Sioux City will combine, as UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s will acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

Siouxland native Mark Nook is president of University of Northern Iowa, which will celebrate 150th year as seeks to gain enrollment and serve students well.

In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with rising star Emilia Hart about her latest novel, Sirens—a story of two sets of sisters separated by time and connected by the power of the sea. We chat about compelling female characters, how the past informs our present, and why meeting readers is such a rewarding experience. Dangerous temptations await!

The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate habitat destruction and redefine harm under the endangered species act.

Job Corps in Denison, Iowa to close after federal cuts; Iowa Democrats say Medicaid cuts will decimate rural health care; Vaccination rates in South Dakota are dropping

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

In this episode, Kelsey and Jenn talk with best-selling author Tim Johnston about his latest novel, Distant Sons—the All Iowa Reads selection for Adult Fiction for 2025. Random acts of misfortune, themes of masculinity and shame, and a small town haunted by great tragedy. It may surprise you or it could devastate you, but at the very least, be prepared to feel all the feels!

In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with Lisa Genova about her new novel More or Less Maddy. We discuss how story can be a vehicle to open conversations and find compassion for those who are ignored, feared, and misunderstood, the highs and lows of stand-up comedy, and why we all need to get more sleep. Don't hit snooze on this episode!