Deciding Iowa
Deciding Iowa is a podcast tackling the tough political and people-focused issues shaping our state. Through honest conversations and deep dives into policy, Shawn Ellerbroek and Emily Boevers break down complex topics with expert voices and clear insights. Each episode explores what’s at stake and where Iowa goes from here.
Deciding Iowa
Latest Episodes
Season 2 - Episode 32
Another legislative session is over.Another season of Deciding Iowa comes to a close.This year we talked about:💧 Water quality🏥 Healthcare and Medicaid📚 Public education💰 Taxes and state budgets🌾 Landowner rights<...
Season 2 - Episode 31: Property Tax
Property taxes.School funding.Local services.State deficits.Corporate taxes.Rent.Healthcare.This episode of Deciding Iowa tackles one of the biggest — and most personal — issues of the 2026 legislative session.
Season 2 - Episode 30: We're Back - Quick Hits
We’re back. And Iowa’s legislature left us with a lot to talk about.🎓 Expanded charter school funding🏠 Concerns about homeschool oversight🌽 No movement on eminent domain reform🎗️ Pediatric cancer research funding approved...