# Monday, May 18th, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-05-18T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-05-18/monday-may-18th-2026
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Duration seconds: 245

## Resource

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.

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