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Iowa Radio Reading Information Service’s daily news for Eastern Iowa, including the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Cedar Rapids Gazette and Quad City Times

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Latest Episodes

Readings from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times.

The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities.

Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

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Recent Guests

Wally Taylor
Sierra Club Iowa Chapter Attorney mentioned in the context of the pipeline story
Sierra Club Iowa Chapter
Episode: Cedar Rapids Gazette 05-14-2026
Mark Gongloff
Bloomberg Opinion Editor and columnist authoring the Insight page piece
Bloomberg
Episode: Cedar Rapids Gazette 05-14-2026
Grace King
Reporter credited for Iowa City Schools local story
The Gazette
Episode: Cedar Rapids Gazette 05-14-2026
Vanessa Miller
Reporter credited for ISU hantavirus piece
The Gazette
Episode: Cedar Rapids Gazette 05-14-2026
Trish Mahaffey
Reporter credited for Cedar Rapids teen drug deal shooting story
The Gazette
Episode: Cedar Rapids Gazette 05-14-2026
Nick Hockenberry
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Director of Workforce Programming
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Episode: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 10-16-2025
Emily Rollins
University of Dubuque's Director of Vocation, Career Services and Community Engagement
University of Dubuque
Episode: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 10-16-2025
Ellen O'Connor Carr
Career Service Coordinator
Local College
Episode: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 10-16-2025
Zuhl Bailey
Grammy-winning cellist
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 10-16-2025

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Quad City Times 06-08-2026
Q: Question, let's start with the US House passing the E-15 bill that must have felt to you like a great achievement.
It was a big moment; the industry has worked hard to educate lawmakers, and there was broad bipartisan support in the House, with momentum continuing toward the Senate.
Cedar Rapids Gazette 09-28-2025
Q: What will the direct impact of this look like for Iowa?
The lack of incentives will result in increased electricity costs and lower sales for local appliance dealers.
Cedar Rapids Gazette 09-28-2025
Q: What makes this program important?
Removing tax incentives will lead to increased costs for renewable energy projects and higher utility rates.
Cedar Rapids Gazette 09-28-2025
Q: How can Iowans take advantage of these programs before they go away at the end of the year?
Iowans should contact their appliance dealer directly for assistance with getting heat pumps or other appliances.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald 10-27-2025
Q: What is the goal of the fundraising campaign that Loras College is currently implementing?
The goal is to raise $20 million to enhance student scholarships, academic programming, and faculty support.

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A regional, accessibility-focused daily news roundup delivering Eastern Iowa coverage from multiple local outlets. Episodes thread together front-page headlines, local government updates, infrastructure debates, obituaries, and community features drawn from sources like the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Quad City Times, and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. The format emphasizes clear, reader-friendly narration aimed at listeners who rely on accessible news delivery, with recurring emphasis on local politics, public safety, infrastructure, and community events. Notable strengths include a broad regional scope, concise reads across multiple outlets, and a consistent service for print-disabled audiences, often blending political updates with human-intere... more

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