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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, November 6th, 2026

2026/11/06

All three victims in a Des Moines shooting are in stable condition. Two eastern Iowa communities are losing one of their largest employers. And how are rising costs and federal restrictions impacting school lunch programs?

Thursday, November 5th, 2026

2026/11/05

Voter turnout in Iowa was the highest it's been for a midterm in three decades. The Iowa Democratic party chair reflects on the Democratic wins in the midterms. And how are prolonged high average temperatures impacting college football?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

2026/11/04

There's been a blue wave with several Iowa seats helping flip the control of Congress. Democrat Rob Sand will be Iowa's next governor. And a few state offices are still too close to call as of early Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

2026/11/03

It's Election Day! A federal judge has cleared the way for the Satanic Temple of Iowa to host a holiday display at the Iowa Capitol rotunda. And how could data center developments impact Iowa's landfills?

Monday, November 2nd, 2026

2026/11/02

President Trump made his second visit to Iowa in the last two weeks. Iowa voters share their concerns ahead of the midterms. And could this be the last time we set our clocks back an hour?

Friday, October 30th, 2026

2026/10/30

President Trump has cancelled his rally in Dubuque. Two health clinics who have been working together for decades are struggling to agree on a contract. And what are the candidates for governor saying as a final push to voters?

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

2026/10/29

Iowa's top election official is dismissing fears of federal interference in the midterm elections. Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Turek is responding to bipartisan backlash from his new ad. And Grimes has added data center development regulations.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

2026/10/28

The candidates for Iowa governor debated last night, as well as the candidates for the 3rd congressional district. Gov. Kim Reynolds' Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force has released its recommendations. And the Trump Administration is trying to speed up nuclear development.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

2026/10/27

Over 265,000 Iowans have cast early ballots for the midterms. The Trump Administration is overturning longstanding interpretations of how the Endangered Species Act operates. And how are candidates in Iowa's 1st Congressional District campaigning this year?

Monday, October 26th, 2026

2026/10/26

The USDA is funneling over 500 million dollars to expand fertilizer production in the U.S. Linn County has denied a zoning request to build a natural gas plant. And how the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration could affect the race for Iowa's Second Congressional District.

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

2026/10/23

President Trump held a rally in Sioux City last night. Google hosted an open house in Palo last night about a proposed data center. And how is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act shaping the campaigning in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

2026/10/22

President Trump is set to be in Iowa today. A poll shows many Americans feel the economic pinch from rising inflation. And how can the election for Iowa's open 4th Congressional District help other candidates on the ballot?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

2026/10/21

The Board of Regents has picked a new permanent director for the Center for Intellectual Freedom. The major party candidates for Iowa's First Congressional District debated last night. And an update on the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

2026/10/20

Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin Reynolds, is undergoing treatment for a recurrence of cancer. An ISU student is suing the city of Ames over its policy that bans firearms on public transit. And how are the candidates campaigning in Iowa's First Congressional District?

Monday, October 19th, 2026

2026/10/19

The Department of Homeland Security is delaying a decision about TPS for Ukrainians. Democratic candidates in Iowa raised more money than Republicans this last fundraising quarter. And state revenue estimates for the next two years are out.

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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!

★★★★★

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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