Iowa Veterans of Afghanistan

Lieutenant General Sami Sadat was called to Kabul to command Afghanistan's special forces and lead security efforts for Kabul, as the Taliban were already entering the capital city in August 2021.

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, we return to a conversation with a woman whose brother lost his life while serving as a Navy seal in Afghanistan.

For 30 years, The Wapsipinicon Almanac was a homegrown journal of great writing by and for Iowans. Even though the final almanac was published in 2018, fans have one more chance to dive in with The Wapsipinicon Almanac anthology. Plus Shir Safi shares his family’s arduous journey of leaving Afghanistan.

Lieutenant General Sami Sadat was called to Kabul to command Afghanistan's special forces and lead security efforts for Kabul, as the Taliban were already entering the capital city in August 2021.

Neuroscientists, including researchers at the University of Iowa, say psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment. Drugs like psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA could offer a new way to treat disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to chronic pain and PTSD.

Major Katie Lunning, who resides in Urbandale, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross following her acts of heroism in Afghanistan. She is the second nurse to ever be presented with the medal.

A central Iowa nurse was recently awarded for her efforts in evacuating patients out of Kabul, Afghanistan in August of 2021.

One year after the United States Armed Forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan, we follow up with an Iowa veteran to get his thoughts on the exit.

Now a year after the removal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, listen to a conversation with a former officer and aviator who had multiple deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

One year after the United States Armed Forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan, we follow up with an Iowa veteran to get his thoughts on the exit.