217 Today: Drought lingers in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains. ‘You have to have some hope’
Mark Mueller looks over a field he’s set aside to return to native wetland in order to better conserve and filter water. The fourth generation farmer in Bremer County, Iowa, is dealing with dry conditions for a third year. Grant Winterer / Harvest Public Media
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Illinois Republicans are glad the state is getting sued over a new law that changes how candidates are selected for elections.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office is patting itself on the back for keeping people enrolled in Medicaid coverage.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how some farmers in the Midwest are adapting as they enter a third year of drought.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman and Graint Winterer.