Thomas Nelson

Podcast: Inside The Reporters' Notebooks For Stories On Mental Health, Opioid Addiction In Iowa

In-depth reporting on health and government topics requires a large investment of resources and time by journalists. We talk with three Iowa journalists about work they did behind the scenes for important stories.

By Thomas Nelson, Brittany Robb and Jeff Stein

/ 21 Nov 2016

Podcast: Inside The Reporters' Notebooks For Stories On Mental Health, Opioid Addiction In Iowa

Podcast: Helping Homeless Veterans In Iowa Still A Struggle For Some

Some homeless veterans in Iowa and parts of northwest Illinois are missing out on shelter, food, health care and counseling services because they do not know about the services or simply choose not to use them. Homeless veterans help tell the story in this podcast.

By Thomas Nelson, Lyle Muller and Jeff Stein

/ 17 Oct 2016

Podcast: Helping Homeless Veterans In Iowa Still A Struggle For Some

Why Getting An Accurate Homeless Veterans Count In Iowa Is An Elusive Task

No one knows for sure how many homeless veterans are on the streets in Iowa because only four of Iowa’s 99 counties are surveyed for a total statewide count. Meantime, some of the homeless veterans make it hard to be found.

By Thomas Nelson

/ 1 Sep 2016

Why Getting An Accurate Homeless Veterans Count In Iowa Is An Elusive Task

Some Homeless Veterans Are Missing In Action When It Comes To Assistance

Iowa’s homeless veterans are missing services available to help them because many do not know about the services, which include financial and housing assistance. Others simply choose not to use them.

By Thomas Nelson

/ 24 Aug 2016

Some Homeless Veterans Are Missing In Action When It Comes To Assistance

Michael Washington: Veteran Sees Opportunity To Escape Homelessness In Quad Cities

Depression and anxiety led Michael Washington down a route to homelessness. He said he still struggles adapting to civilian life but has a home and job, and wants to attend college again.

By Thomas Nelson

/ 24 Aug 2016

Michael Washington: Veteran Sees Opportunity To Escape Homelessness In Quad Cities

Jarome Thompson: Homeless Travels Bring Veteran To Iowa For New Start

Jarome Thompson has been homeless three times since being discharged from the Army in 1983. He lives in Marion, Iowa, now and is getting help to stay off the streets.

By Thomas Nelson

/ 24 Aug 2016

Jarome Thompson: Homeless Travels Bring Veteran To Iowa For New Start

Inside The Reporter's Notebook: Register Reporter Describes Investigation Into Stranded Mentally Ill Patients

Iowans with mental illness are being stranded at hospitals for months after being cleared to for release, according to a recent Des Moines Register report. In an IowaWatch interview, Register reporter Tony Leys said he heard a comment that led to this story during his coverage of other health care i

By Thomas Nelson

/ 28 Jul 2016

Inside The Reporter's Notebook: Register Reporter Describes Investigation Into Stranded Mentally Ill Patients

Branstad: Support For Trump Boils Down To Choice Between His Party's Nominee And Hillary Clinton

Gov. Terry Branstad says Iowa is getting a good deal with China despite presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump wanting to declare China a currency manipulator and negotiate a new trade deal with the country that benefits the United States.

By Thomas Nelson

/ 12 Jul 2016

Branstad: Support For Trump Boils Down To Choice Between His Party's Nominee And Hillary Clinton

Rand Paul’s Whirlwind Iowa College Campus Tour Hit Themes Students Liked, But Did It Work?

Sen. Rand Paul’s recent swing through 11 Iowa college campuses this past week was a reminder of how important some presidential candidates view the next wave of voters.

By Madeleine McCormick, Nicholas Fisher and Thomas Nelson

/ 16 Oct 2015

Podcast: Inside The Reporters' Notebooks For Stories On Mental Health, Opioid Addiction In Iowa

Podcast: Helping Homeless Veterans In Iowa Still A Struggle For Some

Why Getting An Accurate Homeless Veterans Count In Iowa Is An Elusive Task

Some Homeless Veterans Are Missing In Action When It Comes To Assistance

Michael Washington: Veteran Sees Opportunity To Escape Homelessness In Quad Cities

Jarome Thompson: Homeless Travels Bring Veteran To Iowa For New Start

Inside The Reporter's Notebook: Register Reporter Describes Investigation Into Stranded Mentally Ill Patients

Branstad: Support For Trump Boils Down To Choice Between His Party's Nominee And Hillary Clinton

Rand Paul’s Whirlwind Iowa College Campus Tour Hit Themes Students Liked, But Did It Work?

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