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217 Today: The effects of bird flu were felt nationally. For one Iowa county, it was devastating.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the latest national outbreak of bird flu that devastated one northwest Iowa county.
The 217 Today Podcast
Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.
217 Today: Conspiracy theories about 2020 presidential election play pivotal role in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election could mean in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General.
217 Today: Title IX celebrates 50th anniversary of prohibiting gender-based discrimination
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Title IX on its 50th anniversary.
217 Today: Sickle cell disease creates barriers for men and women to access fertility treatments
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how sickle cell disease can affect fertility in both men and women, yet many find they are unable to access fertility treatments to have children.
217 Today: Changing agriculture industry includes more science-focused jobs and workers without degrees
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the changing agriculture industry, including how it's creating jobs that are science-focused and more accessible to people without degrees.
217 Today: Some states aren’t ready for the rollout of a national mental health crisis line
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the rollout of a new three-digit mental health crisis number, and, if states are prepared.
217 Today: Norman Rockwell inspires an Illinois art exhibit through a modern lens
In today's deep dive, we head to Princeton, Illinois for a closer look at an art exhibition inspired by Norman Rockwell.
217 Today: Miller and Davis compare conservative credentials in the 15th Congressional District primary
In today's deep dive, a closer look at the Republican primary in the 15th Congressional District between incumbents Rodney Davis and Mary Miller.
217 Today: Sickle cell patients face systemic racism and a crippling disease
In today's deep dive, sickle cell patients face a double whammy: systemic racism and a crippling disease.
217 Today: Producers say a crossbreed of cattle and buffalo provides the best of both
In today's deep dive, bison meat is lean, but the animals are hard to raise. That's why some producers are raising Beefalo, a hybrid of buffalo and cattle.