Episode

Young, educated adults leave Iowa at a higher rate than most of the U.S.

Podcast: Talk of Iowa
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 2861
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Summary

In 2008, 47% of Iowa’s college students planned to stay in the state after graduation. That dropped to 41% in 2024. That’s a big concern in a state where many businesses are already seeing a worker shortage. We talk about the factors that seem to be driving brain drain and how to combat it. (This episode was originally produced July 30, 2025.)