Category: Policy and Impact
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Scrambled Signals
Climate Change is doing more than making the weather weird, It’s making the once reliable Seasonal Affective Disorder unreliable. When October rolls around, most people are focused on the mainstays of fall: Halloween, autumn leaves, pumpkin patches, cozy nights, and colder weather. Gracie Lou Lenz has other concerns. For her, fall comes with consistent spiraling,…
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An Afghan Tale of Survival
After the Afghanistan government collapsed, the refugees escaped to Iowa. In August 2021, Fardin Ameer Karimy arrives in America. His first stop—the Fort Bliss army post in El Paso, Texas. In the middle of a windy desert, the sand drifts into the flimsy camp. In a bed littered with cockroaches, he lies among scattered bags…
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The Sobering Truth
Drinking has become a cultural norm in the Midwest. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a problem. When looking into the top drunkest states in America, you might expect to find the usual suspects: those with bustling metropolises where the nightlife never sleeps, or tourist destinations where cocktails flow freely—looking at you, Vegas. Yet, nestled…
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Tech Advancements in Agriculture
How the agriculture industry in the Midwest is rapidly adapting to new developments that make farming more efficient Discover the latest agricultural job opportunities in the Midwest, driven by emerging ag tech innovations. With advancements in technology, the agricultural industry is rapidly evolving, creating new roles and expanding career possibilities. Learn how these cutting-edge developments…
