International Writers

The U.S. Department of State canceled its funding of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. It’s the end of a 58-year-old partnership, which has brought writers from all over the world to be in residence at the university.

Residents of the University of Iowa International Writing Program share first-hand accounts of the Russia-Ukraine war.

This year, 16 counties in Iowa were impacted by historic flooding.

Kang is the first Korean writer to win the award. International Writing Program Director Christopher Merrill says several IWP alum were considered for this year’s prize.

The Russia invasion upended everything in their country. In this episode, first-hand accounts of war through the eyes of Ukrainian writers.

Writers from 30 different countries are arriving in Iowa this week to take part in a 10-week residency.

Landowners had a stake in two projects placed on hold this past week.

Guests discuss stories and headlines from the week, including the Iowa caucuses, a pipeline proposal, the newest COVID-19 vaccine and more.

Guests discuss headlines from the week, including former President Donald Trump attending the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game in Ames on Saturday.

Guests discuss stories and headlines from the week, including a college health assessment that showed a rise in vaping, the impacts of Iowa's severe drought and more.