Veterans

Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and MDMA have become a very active area of medical research.

Eighty years wasn't too long a wait for a WWII veteran to don the ceremonial cap and gown.

Neuroscientists, including researchers at the University of Iowa, say psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment. Drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA could offer a new way to treat disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and PTSD.

One of the most promising treatments for veterans with PTSD is psychedelic-based therapy. Host Ben Kieffer speaks with clinicians and an advocate for veterans about how these treatments work and what needs to be done before they become widely available.

Nichols, a town of about 340 people, has recently dealt with continued water quality issues due to its usage of shallow wells.

A central Iowa nurse was recently awarded for her efforts in evacuating patients out of Kabul, Afghanistan in August of 2021.

A bill that aims to prevent future funding shortfalls for emergency assistance for Iowa veterans got first-round approval by a House panel Wednesday.

Each year, the Iowa State Veterans Trust Fund can spend $500,000 on assisting veterans who apply for funds. This year, the fund ran out of money in October.

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday night to pass long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.

Keokuk National Cemetery is the only national cemetery in Iowa, but the road leading to it leaves a lot to be desired.