Mark Simmet News Today

And as a distracted driving bill is considered at the statehouse, an Iowa medical student recounts almost losing his life to a distracted driver.

Explore some of the best tunes from 2022 with Studio One hosts Tony Dehner, Cece Mitchell and Mark Simmet.

Read what albums made Studio One Tracks and All Access hosts Mark Simmet, Tony Dehner, and Cece’s Mitchell’s top ten lists for 2022, as well as each host's "must-listen" Iowa album pick of the year.

Experts join host Ben Kieffer to break down the week's news, including the forever chemicals found in Iowa's water, programs to support housing insecure people in cold weather and Iowans' thoughts on national politics.

The Saint Charles music festival is back Aug. 4 - 6, 2023 with a twang. Indie and alt-country acts on this year’s bill include Zach Bryan, Orville Peck, Houndmouth, Maggie Rogers, Bon Iver, Angel Olsen and Sylvan Esso.

Auditors share how new voting laws are impacting early voters, plus more from this week's headlines.

On this week's Newsbuzz edition of River to River, an Iowa county moved to severely limit the potential for wind energy.

Nestled in the pocket park by the Des Moines Public Library, the IPR Stage at 80/35 offered a place to rest, recharge and really listen.

The U.S. House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack held its first hearing for the public. Experts weigh in on what they learned from the proceedings.

Charity Nebbe talks to John Howe and Amy Ries of the Raptor Resource Project about the Decorah eagles and we’ll preview the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City.