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.
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 🏛️ Government accountability …and the long-term future of Iowa. No matter where you fall politically, one thing matters most: Be an educated voter. Pay attention. Ask questions. Read beyond headlines. Watch what is funded, what is cut, and what priorities move forward. Underst...
9 May 2026
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. Lawmakers say the new property tax package will provide relief for Iowans. But where does that money come from? And what could the long-term impacts be for schools, cities, counties, infrastructure, renters, and the future state budget? In Episode 31, we break down: ➡️ What actu...
6 May 2026
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 ☢️ New radon mitigation requirements for homes In Episode 30 of Deciding Iowa, Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek and Dr. Emily Boevers break down the wins, the worries, and the policies shaping Iowa’s future. No shouting. No spin. Just real conversation about what happened under the ...
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