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Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, sitting near the pond on DMU’s campus.

When Water Turns Toxic

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A growing public health crisis is flowing through Iowa’s rivers and taps. Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health at DMU, is studying the link between nitrate contamination in drinking water, rising cancer rates and pregnancy-related outcomes across the state.

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Street‑level view of the historic red‑brick municipal building complex in Manchester, Iowa, featuring the council chambers, city hall and police department. A flagpole with the U.S. flag and Iowa flag stand in front of the building.

The Heart of the Heartland

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Rural Iowa faces significant and growing challenges in accessing health care. The gap in access continues to widen — and the demand for qualified health professionals has never been greater. Enter Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.

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