Sarah McCammon

Morning Edition Host

Sarah McCammon joined Iowa Public Radio in January 2010, where she is the local host for NPR’s Morning Edition and is a reporter covering a variety of topics.  Sarah is an award-winning reporter and newscaster, as well as a frequent contributor to national public media programs including NPR  and Marketplace. As a print reporter, her work also has been published in the Chicago Sun-Times and the Kansas City Star.

Sarah is a Kansas City native, and worked in public radio in Nebraska before coming to Iowa.  She also previously worked as a print reporter in the Chicago area. Sarah also has worked in Washington, D.C., and spent a semester at Oxford University while completing her undergraduate degree in English/Communication.

Sarah's favorite public radio program is This American Life.

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University of Iowa team researching...
11:00 pm
Thu June 24, 2010

University of Iowa team researching ways to preserve plant life, clean up Gulf oil

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with University of Iowa graduate student researcher Aaron Gwinnup about his work along the southern Louisiana coast.

Raw milk advocates challenge FDA
11:00 pm
Wed June 23, 2010

Raw milk advocates challenge FDA

Two Iowans are among a group of plaintiffs asking a court to assert their right to buy unpasteurized milk from surrounding states where it is legal, and bring it back to Iowa.

Immigration economics expert advocates...
11:00 pm
Thu June 17, 2010

Immigration economics expert advocates legal path to citizenship

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with Raul Hinojosa, founder of the North American Integration and Development Center in California, about the economics of immigration in Iowa.

Pharmacy Board Director wants more...
11:00 pm
Tue June 15, 2010

Pharmacy Board Director wants more direction on medical marijuana from Legislature

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon interviews Iowa Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Lloyd Jessen about where the board stands on medical marijuana, now that Statehouse leaders have said a legislative study isn't needed.

National Guard group heading for the...
11:00 pm
Thu June 10, 2010

National Guard group heading for the agricultural fields of Afghanistan

The Guard's Agribusiness Development Team will work with farmers in northeastern Afghanistan as part of a larger effort to improve the nation's agriculture infrastructure.

Lots of Republican hats in today's...
11:00 pm
Mon June 7, 2010

Lots of Republican hats in today's primary ring

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with Drake University Professor of Politics Dennis Goldford about what to expect from Iowa's primary election. Goldford says candidates tend to run when they think the tide may turn in their favor.

Community banks fear impact of Wall...
11:00 pm
Sun May 23, 2010

Community banks fear impact of Wall Street reforms

Some small-town Iowa bankers say while they support reforms aimed at big banks, they shouldn't have to deal with additional regulations aimed at Wall Street.

State considering alcohol ban at Iowa...
11:00 pm
Tue May 11, 2010

State considering alcohol ban at Iowa Great Lakes for Fourth of July

State regulators say wild Fourth of July parties at the Iowa Great Lakes are endangering public safety. Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with Department of Natural Resources Director Rich Leopold.

Small town urges young adults to "Come...
11:00 pm
Sun May 9, 2010

Small town urges young adults to "Come Home."

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon reports on efforts in some Iowa communities to persuade young professionals to return to where they grew up.

Steve Larson takes over as state Alcoholic...
11:00 pm
Tue May 4, 2010

Steve Larson takes over as state Alcoholic Beverages chief.

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon interviews incoming Alcoholic Beverages Division Administrator Steve Larson about his goals and his thoughts on curbing underage drinking.

Iowa-owned horse to racing in Kentucky...
11:00 pm
Thu April 29, 2010

Iowa-owned horse to racing in Kentucky Derby

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with Jerry Crawford of Des Moines. He's among a group of Iowans that owns the horse named Paddy O'Prado.

Farmers' markets sales nearly double...
11:00 pm
Wed April 28, 2010

Farmers' markets sales nearly double in five years

A survey by the Iowa Department of Agriculture shows growth in farmers market sales of 92 percent from 2004 to 2009. Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with State Horticulturalist Mike Bevins.

University of Iowa launches law class...
11:00 pm
Mon April 19, 2010

University of Iowa launches law class focused on health care overhaul

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with University of Iowa College of Law P

Iowa Independent reports group that...
11:00 pm
Sun April 18, 2010

Iowa Independent reports group that lobbies against same-sex marriage has received millions in

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon talks with Jason Hancock, editor of the Iowa Independent, about the online news site's finding that the Iowa Family Policy Center has received about half its recent funding from federal sources. The group says it made a decision months ago to stop accepting those funds.

Sioux City faces loss of one of its...
11:00 pm
Sun April 11, 2010

Sioux City faces loss of one of its largest employers

The John Morrell and Company hog processing plant has shut down, leaving close to 1,500 people out of work.

Legislative Preview Week 12
11:00 pm
Sun March 28, 2010

Legislative Preview Week 12

Statehouse Reporter Jeneane Beck tells Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon about what to expect as the Iowa Legislature works to wrap up the 2010 session.

Tax credit expiration means uncertainty...
11:00 pm
Sun March 28, 2010

Tax credit expiration means uncertainty for housing market

With federal tax credits designed to stimulate the housing market expiring in a month, some real estate observers worry about what will happen to the market after April 30.

Legislative Preview Week 11
11:00 pm
Sun March 21, 2010

Legislative Preview Week 11

Morning Edition Host Sarah McCammon interviews Statehouse Reporter Jeneane Beck about what's happening in the Iowa Legislature.

Legislative Week 10
11:00 pm
Sun March 14, 2010

Legislative Week 10

Morning Edition host Sarah McCammon interviews Statehouse Reporter Joyce Russell about what's coming up this week at the Legislature.

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