Sarah McCammon

The Silver Lining In Drought: 5 Upsides To Rain-Free Weather

Sarah McCammon — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:09:00 +0000

Drought is mostly seen as a bad thing — and for good reason. It dries up crops, destroys landscaping and stops ships from moving. But even the lack of rain clouds has a bright side.

Good For Grapes

Last summer it seemed like all Midwestern farmers were upset over the lack of rain. But not all of them were; those growing grapes were embracing the drought.

John Larson makes wine at Snus Hill Winery in Madrid, Iowa. This time of year, he's not growing grapes but instead mixing wine in giant, silver tanks.

Ron Paul Backers Still Working, Just Not For Romney

Sarah McCammon — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:24:00 +0000

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LYNN NEARY, HOST:

Early on in the election cycle, some voters were fired up about a candidate we haven't heard a lot from since the Republican primary. That's Ron Paul. The Texas congressman ran for the GOP nomination with a strong libertarian platform. He has not endorsed Mitt Romney. And in some places, including Iowa, his supporters are still involved but not on behalf of Romney.

Months After Scandal, Komen Still Sees Declines

Sarah McCammon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:14:00 +0000

In the months since the controversy over the Susan G. Komen Foundation's shifting position on funding for Planned Parenthood, the organization has seen a decline in fundraising and attendance at its main event, annual races held around the country to raise money for breast cancer prevention and treatment.

On The Trail In Iowa, The 'Death Tax' Gets New Life

Sarah McCammon — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0000

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Iowa Voters Who Are — Literally — Done With The Election

Sarah McCammon — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:21:00 +0000

Early in-person voting has begun in Iowa, the first swing state to open polling sites.

Residents of the battleground state can now vote in person at their local county auditors' offices or turn them in by mail. Some areas will offer additional satellite locations.

At the Polk County Auditor's office in downtown Des Moines Thursday morning, a line of voters stretched down the block as the door opened.

Peter Clay, 62, was among the many supporters of President Obama.