# Friday, May 15th, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:35:19+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-05-15/friday-may-15th-2026
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Duration seconds: 555

## Resource

Iowa environmental groups are suing the EPA over its decision to remove some Iowa waterways from the Impaired Waters List. Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls had their second debate last night. And some voters aren't convinced Congressman Randy Feenstra is guaranteed to be the Republican candidate for governor.

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