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Iowa lawmakers urge regent universities to sign Trump’s higher ed compact

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Iowa lawmakers are encouraging the Iowa Board of Regents to sign on to the Compact for Excellence in Higher Education, developed by President Donald Trump and his administration.

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand says his office will reaudit Des Moines Public Schools in the wake of former Superintendent Ian Roberts’ arrest.

Early voting is underway in Iowa — yes, there is an election this year.

Host Ben Kieffer and guests discuss this and other news you should know from this week.

Guests:

  • Vanessa Miller, higher education reporter, The Gazette
  • Katarina Sostaric, reporter, IPR
  • Cami Koons, reporter, Iowa Capital Dispatch
  • Ndongolera C. Mwangupili, International Writing Program resident
  • Tony Dehner, host, Studio One
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.