Ben Kieffer
River to River HostBen Kieffer joined Iowa Public Radio in 2000 and is host of IPR’s daily noon talk show, River to River, which he also helps produce.
Prior to joining IPR, Ben lived and worked in Europe for more than a decade. He reported firsthand the fall of the Berlin Wall and covered the Velvet Revolution in Prague. Ben has won numerous awards for his work over more than 30 years in public media.
Ben has taught courses at the University of Iowa on interviewing and radio news. He's a native of Cedar Falls and a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Contact Ben at bkieffer@iowapublicradio.org.
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Iowa lawmakers have passed a budget and ended the 2025 legislative session. We take a look at the biggest pieces of legislation that moved through the statehouse this year. -
The 2025 legislative session is now over, and Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to limit eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa.
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Federal cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services mean that the Iowa Cancer Registry and Iowa Cancer Consortium could see a budget shortfall July 1.
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The lone statewide-elected Democratic official has thrown his hat in the ring for the race for governor in 2026.
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Cuts to the AmeriCorps program have prompted several lawsuits, and organizations in Iowa are already feeling the impact.
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An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.
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Election official explains what reforms could best bolster elections in the U.S. and abroad.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley responds to recent actions by President Donald Trump's administration and discusses the role of Congress.
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With growing concerns of a recession comes uncertainty about how both producers and consumers will be impacted in Iowa. An economist and others tell us what the future may hold for Iowans.
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Political analysts discuss the top headlines of the week, including Gov. Reynolds' lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, President Trump's first 100 days in office and more.
