2025 In-Depth Replays

Has Iowa’s weather changed?
Iowans love to talk about — and sometimes embellish — the weather. As communities grapple with changing weather patterns and their impacts, what are the facts when it comes to floods, derechos, microbursts, and other extreme weather events over the last decade?

Health impacts of extreme weather
Whether it’s the air quality from Canadian wildfires or impacts like humidity and temperatures on seasonal allergies, we’ll talk about the health impacts Iowans face with Iowa’s changing climate cycles. What are researchers and health care experts recognizing as trends as Iowa adapts?

Economic threats of extreme weather & climate change
The stories are well documented; tornado, derecho, floods; Iowans have suffered more than their fair share of natural disasters. Some of those profound losses are personal, others have reshaped business and industry across the state. How are Iowa’s changing weather patterns impacting the state’s economy

Hardening of agriculture and environment to put up with more weather extremes
Iowa’s agriculture industry is among the most adept in the state when it comes to pivoting based on emerging trends. From seed biology to moisture and waste management, what are the benefits and tradeoffs of the latest refinement efforts?

Designing for the future and increased extreme weather
With the increase of severe weather events in Iowa, maps have been redrawn, neighborhoods relocated and populations redispersed. But lessons have been learned and efforts are underway in Cedar Rapids  and around the state to be better prepared for the next catastrophic event.  What is going into the design of infrastructure and housing as a result of weather and climate change in Iowa?

Cancer in Iowa Overview
Iowa has the second-highest and fastest-growing rate of new cancers in the United States. This session will explore data from the Iowa Cancer Registry, and what the trends mean for Iowans’ health.

Cause and Effect
What makes Iowans uniquely susceptible to cancer? Which cancers are most prevalent here and why? Researchers explain what they’ve found and what remains unknown.

Pediatric Cancer
In a state with high cancer rates, what do pediatric cancer rates tell us? We’ll explore what types of cancer children face, ongoing research into childhood cancers, and the treatment options available.

Economic Impact
Beyond the physical and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, this session will explore the financial hardships the disease can cause for an individual and their family.

Advancements in Screening and Treatment
Researchers are making new discoveries about cancer and cancer treatments. We’ll hear about some of those technological, medicinal and other breakthroughs, and the continued work to find a cure.

Agriculture Trends
How has Iowa embraced innovation in techniques and teachings when it comes to agriculture in Iowa? Workforce, threats to climate change and more will provide an overview of the current state to prepare for the week of in-depth sessions.

Manufacturing
What equipment, products and systems born out of Iowa that are leading new manufacturing in the ag industry?

From Idea to Market
From concept to launch, from launch to re-imagined. This session will look at technologies such as drones, AI, and GPS with the potential to advance agriculture to new levels.

Plant Sciences
The evolution of crop genetics in recent decades have enabled corn and soybean farmers to more easily weather a changing climate and new pests. Shorter corn stalks might be a future solution to protect against high winds. This session will discuss up-and-coming crop varieties.

Creative Land Use
Farmers are beginning to implement a variety of edge-of-field and in-field practices to reduce fertilizer runoff and improve the health of their fields. With cover crops, there’s a potential for additional revenue. Panelists will explore their effectiveness and the best options for farmers.