On June 1, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine allegedly fatally shot six family members before taking his own life. On this episode, we get analysis on the tragedy and the community's response from Tom Loewy of 'Quad City Times.' Lindsay Pingel of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence also joins to discuss how this incident reflects the state's landscape around domestic violence and gun laws. Then, Kerri Johannsen of the Iowa Environmental Council joins to clear the air on nitrates as Central Iowa Water Works is asking customers for the second year in a row to reduce water use because of high nitrate levels and water demand. This episode includes discussion of gun violence and suicide. If you are in need of support, call or text 988 to be connected with the Suicide & Crisis Helpline, or text 'NAMI' to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
Dallas Tuttle
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Iowa Public Radio
Glen Biermann
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KCCI TV
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One month after the Perry High School shooting, we hear three perspectives on how to make schools safe. -
Iowa promised to spend $75 million in federal pandemic relief funds to improve school building security after Uvalde. More than 19 months and two deadly Iowa school shootings later, however, the money has only recently started to trickle out. -
The residents of Perry, Iowa are mourning loss of life, injuries and a lost sense of safety.
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A Perry religious leader believes her community will eventually come out stronger following a fatal school shooting at Perry High School Thursday.
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Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why. -
Michael Barbaro, host of The Daily, discusses the success of the podcast. And an initiative in Polk County aims to reduce gun-related deaths and injuries, especially among children and young adults.
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University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses the UI’s move to acquire Mercy Hospital of Iowa City and shares her thoughts on academic freedom, the independence of public universities and more.
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Host Ben Kieffer discusses the health effects of prolonged cannabis use, including recreational use.
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One-third of adults said they avoid certain places and events as a result of shooting-related anxiety, according to a 2019 survey. On this episode of River to River, an Iowa-based psychologist explains the mental health toll gun violence is having on the country and discusses ways to cope with the anxiety and worry.
