Episode

Monday, May 18th, 2026

Podcast: Here First
Published: May 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 245
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Summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation will have to check citizenship status when Iowans get or renew an ID. There are three Democrats wanting to represent Iowa's Second Congressional District. And the USDA is considering moving around seedbanks in the Midwest.