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kwit. org > podcast > whats-the-frequency > 2026-05-26 > on-heels-of-2026-commencement-a-look-at-the-landscape-of-the-3-iowa-public-universities-in-trends-enrollment-programs-post-dei-world

On heels of 2026 commencement, A look at the landscape of the 3 Iowa public universities in trends, enrollment, programs & post-DEI world

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (754+ words) The three public universities in Iowa on the May 15-17 weekend held commencement activities, ending the 2025-26 academic year and sending thousands of graduates onto the next phase of their lives. With that year ended, we are taking a look back at…...

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kwit. org > 2026-05-07 > cancer-warning-labels-on-alcohol-may-motivate-people-to-drink-less-study-says

Cancer warning labels on alcohol may motivate people to drink less, study says

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (495+ words) Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that make the link clear may motivate people to cut back on drinking....

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kwit. org > show > check-it-out > 2026-05-04 > check-it-out-yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke

Check It Out: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (128+ words) This is Jennifer Havlik with the Sioux City Public Library, and you're listening to Check It Out. Except for the morning Natalie wakes up, and it's no longer 2026. It's undoubtably her house, but colder, darker, and without indoor plumbing. It's…...

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kwit. org > podcast > whats-the-frequency > 2026-05-01 > amid-declining-trend-western-iowa-journalism-foundation-aims-to-lessen-decline-of-news-organizations-in-state

Amid declining trend, Western Iowa Journalism Foundation aims to lessen decline of news organizations in state

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (199+ words) This show is focused on a media trend that has been apparent to see, both nationally and locally. The newspaper industry has been falling backwards in terms of circulation, the number of employees and reach. Many people are lamenting this…...

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kwit. org > 2026-04-15 > one-mans-mission-to-clean-up-south-floridas-mangrove-forests

One man's mission to clean up South Florida's mangrove forests

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (38+ words) Picking up trash in Mangrove forests has become a calling for one Florida man. One man's mission to clean up South Florida's mangrove forests Picking up trash in Mangrove forests has become a calling for one Florida man....

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kwit. org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-04-10 > witcc-president-finalist-lindsay-advocates-welcoming-community-for-all-improving-student-services

WITCC president finalist Lindsay advocates "welcoming community for all" & improving student services

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (361+ words) A finalist for the presidential position at Western Iowa Tech Community College said he will work hard to reach outside constituencies, in a time when the value proposition of college education isn't always accepted. Terry Lindsay, a current college official…...

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kwit. org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-04-06 > 2-special-elections-in-april-for-spencer-city-council-positions

Google News

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (12+ words) 2 special elections in April for Spencer City Council positions'Siouxland Public Media...

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kwit. org > spm-podcasts > 2026-03-27 > boykin-reflects-on-a-community-cornerstone

Boykin Reflects on a Community Cornerstone

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1365+ words) [What follows is an automated transcript from the unedited interview] well, I'm Jim Tillman here today interviewing Mr. George Boykin. George, how you doing today? I'm doing just fine. Good, good. I'm George Boykin lived here all my life and…...

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kwit. org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-03-25 > nebraska-pilot-program-of-universities-students-employers-seeks-to-stem-brain-drain

Nebraska pilot program of universities, students & employers seeks to stem brain drain

2+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (176+ words) Efforts to end a so-called brain drain by young people moving away from midwest states continues, and another is being pursued in Nebraska. The University of Nebraska and Creighton University on Tuesday announced the start of the Nebraska Leaders Program…...

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kwit. org > podcast > spm-news > 2026-03-24 > sioux-city-hart-shifting-how-it-addresses-homelessness-related-issues

Sioux City HART shifting how it addresses homelessness-related issues

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (220+ words) The Sioux City Homeless Task Force, created in November, is shifting how it addresses homelessness-related issues. The task force was created to connect homeless folks with services and address homelessness-related issues; it consists of city staff, police, and service providers....

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