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Professor Jon Levy went viral for wearing a mask during a Zoom call alone in his office. He has some thoughts about why.

Forecasters anticipate drought will expand throughout Iowa this summer. Polk County health officials are urging residents to consider visiting their doctor or an urgent care facility instead of the emergency room. Plus, the national sport of Mexico has new representation in Iowa, but IPR’s Kassidy Arena reports that the team looks a little different than others.

The amount of resources devoted to studying gun violence is paltry compared to its public health impact. Still, the evidence shows certain policies might help prevent mass shootings.

Oklahoma now becomes the first state in the nation to effectively end availability of the procedure.

Officials in Texas release more information, while Americans across the nation continue to express shock and grief at the massacre.

Imagine what it must be like to be a teacher in the schools around Uvalde, Texas. Following Tuesday's shooting, you have to go back to work, greet your students and try to make them feel safe.

The death of children, shot at school, is hard to comprehend. It can be even harder for kids. Counselors say parents should take cues from their kids, listen to their fears and answer their questions.

History has many lessons to offer on how much it will cost to rebuild Ukraine, and how it can be done to help set the country up for a more prosperous and safe future.

A large body of research shows being denied an abortion limits women's education, time in the workforce and wages. It also finds long-term negative impacts for their children.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecasting drought conditions to spread farther eastward in Iowa.