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.

Months After Scandal, Komen Sees Fundraising Drop

Sarah McCammon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:45:00 +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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKhjhJWKmX4

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.

Iowa Becomes First Swing State To Begin Early In-Person Voting

Sarah McCammon — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:22:00 +0000

There goes Iowa again, always having to be first. The home of the first-in-the-nation caucuses is also the first swing state to begin early in-person voting in the presidential election.

Although votes won't be counted until November, voters can cast ballots starting Thursday at county auditors' offices.