Iowa Ideas
In-Depth Replays 2025
Catching every Iowa Ideas session you'd like to see is a tall order. But with our In-Depth Week replays, you don't have to miss a thing! As session videos become available, we'll host links to them here so you can get caught up on anything you might have missed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manufacturing
What equipment, products and systems born out of Iowa that are leading new manufacturing in the ag industry?
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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.
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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.
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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.
