Deciding Iowa

09/21/2025

Episode 12: Iowa Water Use and Monitoring

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Where does Iowa’s drinking water really come from—and how safe is it?
In Episode 12 of our Deciding Iowa water series, we’re diving into the heart of Iowa’s aquifers, rivers, and wells. With nitrate levels making headlines and questions mounting about regulation, this conversation couldn’t be more urgent.

We’re joined by:
✔️ Chuck Isenhart – former Iowa State Representative, investigative reporter, and environmental advocate
✔️ Wally Taylor – environmental attorney with decades of experience in water and land use law

🎙️ Tune in to hear the tough questions and real answers about protecting Iowa’s most vital resource: clean water. This is part two of a six part series.

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09/21/2025

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09/19/2025

Part 2 drops Sunday at 10a.m. Below is the link for part 1 of 6 episodes about water quality in Iowa.

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09/17/2025

Did you catch our last episode? It is the first of 6 episodes about water quality in Iowa. The full episode is available by scrolling earlier on our page or watching on YouTube:

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09/14/2025

💧 💥 LAUNCH DAY! 💥💧

Deciding Iowa is BACK—starting today at 10 a.m. CT with Episode 11:
👉 “Excess Nutrients in Our Water, Efforts to Curb”

Shawn and Emily kick off a 6-part series on water quality in Iowa, bringing you expert voices, honest conversations, and a deep dive into what’s at stake for our state’s future.

🎙️ Featuring Dr. Matt Helmers, Director of Iowa Nutrient Research Center, Dean Dean's Professor in the College of Ag and Life Sciences, Professor, Department of Ag and Biosystems Engineering with critical insights on what’s been done—and what still needs to happen.

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💧 This series will run every Sunday, 10 a.m. CT for the next 6 weeks.
Don’t just follow the headlines—decide Iowa’s future with us.

09/13/2025

🚨 We’re back! 🚨

Deciding Iowa returns with a brand-new 6-part series tackling one of the biggest challenges facing our state: water quality. 💧

🎥 Episode 11 drops tomorrow, Sunday, Sept 14 at 10 a.m. CT: “Excess Nutrients in Our Water, Efforts to Curb.”

Shawn and Emily take a deep dive into the nutrients flowing into our rivers and streams—and what’s really being done about it. Dr. Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center and ISU Professor shares his insights into what has been done and what needs to be next.

Expect honest conversations, expert voices, and a clear breakdown of the complex issues shaping Iowa’s future.

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Join us every Sunday for the next six weeks as we explore Iowa’s water and the decisions ahead. 🌊

05/21/2025

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05/20/2025

That's a wrap! The 2025 Iowa Legislature has ended and we have final thoughts to share in this last episode. Thank you for joining us and supporting our efforts. Be well, Iowa. And stay informed.

05/03/2025

Shawn and Emily are back with #9. Tune in for top topics and stay for a summary of what has passed this year so far. Note the fantastic tune and all credit to Greg Brown at the end, called the "Iowa Waltz."

One more Deciding Iowa to come as the session wraps up soon!

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04/24/2025

The full episode is available at: https://youtu.be/3iArNBMDp8I

04/24/2025

The full episode is also available at: https://youtu.be/3iArNBMDp8I