# Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-08-26T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-08-26/wednesday-august-26th-2026
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Duration seconds: 573

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The Democrat running for state auditor shares his thoughts on how transparent private school budgets should be. Some 8th graders will be allowed to play varsity sports this school year. And how is the eastern Iowa community of Lansing doing as its iconic steel bridge is closed?

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