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Start your day with the essentials. Coffee. Breakfast. And the local news you need to know. Host Meghan McKinney rises bright and early to bring you the top news stories from around Iowa in under 10 minutes. Wake up, grab that coffee and get your news Here First. You can support what you hear on this podcast at ipr.org/donate.

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Friday, October 16th, 2026

2026/10/16

An Iowa City woman granted protection from persecution in Ivory Coast has been deported and could likely end up back in that country. President Trump will hold a rally in Sioux City next Thursday. And data center construction waste is piling up at Linn County’s landfill.

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

2026/10/15

An Iowa City hospital worker has been deported despite pushback from elected officials. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing OpenAI. And what are the traumatic consequences when a parent is deported?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

2026/10/14

In person absentee voting starts today in Iowa. Some health departments are trying to help refugees in Iowa who lost their Medicaid. And how is affordability shaping Iowa's Second Congressional District race?

Tuesday, October 13th. 2026

2026/10/13

A constitutional amendment on the Iowa ballot would make it harder to raise income or corporate tax rates. The candidates for state treasurer share their thoughts on the proposed steel plant. And Democrats are campaigning hard on health care.

Monday, October 12th, 2026

2026/10/12

A potential 2028 presidential candidate was in Iowa last night. The candidates for Iowa attorney general have debated. And Johnson County is trying to convince voters to pass a jail bond again.

Friday, October 9th, 2026

2026/10/09

Major party candidates for Iowa's Second Congressional District debated last night. Some landline users are concerned about their service ending. And how could sorghum make its way into American's diets?

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

2026/10/08

Candidates for Iowa's open U.S. senate seat debated last night. High rainfall in September is connected to the El Niño weather event. And utility rates in the Midwest have been rising.

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

2026/10/07

The candidates for Iowa governor had their first debate last night. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was in Iowa yesterday. And Des Moines is being considered for a pro soccer team.

Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

2026/10/06

The candidates for Iowa governor have different thoughts on supporting public and private schools. Waterloo is keeping a human rights director position. And the latest on data center regulations in Linn County.

Monday, October 5th, 2026

2026/10/05

State lawmakers passed legislation to support a proposed steel plant in Iowa. The Center for Intellectual Freedom is responding to criticism. And some worry a new state law could be harmful for LGBTQ foster youth.

Friday, October 2nd, 2026

2026/10/02

The Democrat running to be Iowa secretary of agriculture says ethanol is an economic dead end. Scientists are worried the closure of a USDA research facility could hurt food safety. And September was the 4th wettest on record in Iowa.

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

2026/10/01

People in eastern Iowa are calling for the release of a hospital worker who was detained by ICE last week. The candidates for Iowa governor both held rallies in Polk County last night. And what can local governments do about data center development?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

2026/09/30

A new report about Iowa's high cancer rates looks at behavioral and demographic risk factors. Dubuque is partnering with a research center to revive an underserved neighborhood. And the candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture have different ideas about addressing water quality.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

2026/09/29

Just ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump has announced a steel plant investment in Iowa. Local health department's budgets could be tighter under a state plan to reorganize public health. And the latest on the effort to try to keep a historical research center open.

Monday, September 28th, 2026

2026/09/28

A possible new steel plant may bring lawmakers back to Des Moines for a special session. After losing half of its executive committee, the Center for Intellectual Freedom has four finalists to take the helm. U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson says she supports increasing cancer research funding.

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Central Iowa Katie 2026/03/11

News Delivery

Listening to Meghan deliver news each morning feels like drinking coffee with a good friend who says, “Hey, here’s what’s going on. Thanks for listeni...

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iMallears 2022/10/07

Language not neutral

Interesting program but wording and expressions are definitely slanted. It is liberal leaning and must be listened with that in mind.

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AnnAppleseth 2021/07/21

Great start to the day!

“Here First” has become my go-to morning listen for a quick overview of state news and the occasional in depth coverage of other issues affecting the ...

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1234569274 2021/02/25

So happy this exists

Thank you so much IPR for creating this podcast, I often cannot reach IPR on normal radio hours but having this resource is perfect for me to listen m...

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Avanorny 2021/01/15

Very excited for this

Clay is an excellent radio host and always delivers fair and timely content. I’m really looking forward to this podcast!

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pkatrinka 2021/01/15

Wanna know? Listen to this podcast—

Comprehensive, understandable, timely, accurate information. Thank you!

★★★★★

CathChick 2021/01/11

Bite sized Iowa news

Just what I needed! Great local reporting. Makes me proud to be a member.

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