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Iowa Newspaper Association tabs top college journalist business reporting
A team including the first person to write for the Emerging Journalist Corps wins first place
Jun 16
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Brewing a local workforce
A neighborhood project in northwest Iowa’s Storm Lake is teaching students business practices for a state that needs workers
Jun 12
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How a story about religion in an Iowa town became a bigger news story
Decorah, Iowa, is known for its Norwegian heritage, and being strongly Lutheran
Jun 9
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Lutheran-Catholic cooperation runs strong in Lutheran-dominant Decorah
The two major Christian denominations co-exist and cooperate in this Norwegian Lutheran-rich northeast Iowa tourist hub and home of Luther College
Jun 1
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May 2026
Emerging Journalist Corps story published in Cedar Rapids Gazette, plus exciting announcement
Hello, Spring graduations have sent student journalists to summer internships and other endeavors, but we still have a few items to share with you…
May 26
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Drive to school fuels story about rising prices for community college students
Behind the scenes look at story about rising gas prices for commuting students
May 12
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Rising gas prices pinch Iowa’s community college students
Commuters trim other expenses, strain to pay for gas and college
May 8
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PODCAST: "Journalists are the Beware the Dog sign,” with Buena Vista University’s Fernanda Japa
The Tack's editor-in-chief at Buena Vista University is jazzed about the potential fact-finding journalism provides for making change where change is…
May 6
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April 2026
The story behind energy drinks at college
Writer Avery Dykstra talks about her Emerging Journalist Corps story on these sugar and caffeine infused drinks at college campuses.
Apr 29
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Energy drinks a popular but not necessarily safe study aid
College students turn to the drinks especially this time of year
Apr 28
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Emerging Journalists Corps’ first story gets statewide attention, plus a round-up of the best from young reporters
Updated to correct the spelling of Kathie Obradovich’s name.
Apr 23
Drag shows, dance marathon for U of I Childrens' Hospital, faculty salaries and Chuck Grassley
A round-up of news you might have missed, from Iowa's emerging journalists
Apr 16
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