@HollyEdgell

Journalist. Managing Editor @NPRMidwestNews @KCUR Writer. Daughter of Zee & Al. Sister of Randy. Cool aunt. Third culture kid. #STL #Belize.

 The Great #Midwest
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Joined June 2009
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All cattle accounted for after semi-truck crashes, overturns in downtown Kansas City via @KSHB41 kshb.com/all-cattle-accounte…

All cattle accounted for after semi-truck crashes, overturns in downtown Kansas City

Cattle were on the loose in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, after a semi-truck carrying 120 head of cattle crashed and overturned on the highway Sunday morning.

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Public Service Announcement!
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The Olivette License Office has been ranked the worst in Missouri, according to a study by SEO Backlinks that analyzed more than 1 million Google reviews of DMVs nationwide. buff.ly/qMCtEvD

The 4th-worst DMV in the U.S.? Ope, that’s in the St. Louis area

The Olivette DMV office is ranked the worst in Missouri. That’s according to a new report ranking the best and worst DMVs in the nation.

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"I'm thinking about how I'm going to rob Peter to pay Paul." Our @npaseka for @NPR: Older Americans are struggling with food affordability npr.org/2026/10/13/nx-s1-596…
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NEW: Trauma after a parent’s deportation could affect Iowa children for decades. By @stephconjourno "Not knowing if their parents will be there when they get home, not being sure of what will happen to their families. It’s a very real reality..." MORE: iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news…
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Midwesterners are used to cheap energy, but the aging grid and data centers are driving costs up | By @theheroofthyme nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/n…

Nebraskans are used to cheap energy, but the aging grid and data centers are driving costs up

Data center demand, severe weather and the aging grid are forcing utilities to drive up electricity rates. While the Midwest has historically had the cheapest energy in the nation, forces are...

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HELP! We'd like to connect with voters in IA, IL, KS, MO & NE about how affordability/cost of living issues will affect their decisions at the polls in the midterm elections. We won't use your info without your permission! Brief questionnaire: forms.gle/38fC8wDu5Zb9Zz9Z7
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DEVELOPING: Kansas residents are reeling amid sweeping ICE enforcement action at meat processing plants kcur.org/politics-elections-…

Kansas residents are reeling amid sweeping ICE enforcement action at meat processing plants

The arrests of plant workers and others around southwest Kansas began Tuesday, causing alarm and confusion across the region, where immigrants make up a large portion of the agriculture workforce.

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“Simply by going about your business...means you are entered into a government database, and your movements can be searched.” This story from Luke Nozicka and Chad Davis shows just how pervasive and unchecked Flock and similar tech are now. Read/listen stlpr.org/law-order/2026-09-…
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"I don't think we get to live in a world where there's just no more data centers built. There's always going to be a community that's willing to say 'yes.'" NEW: Data center backlash unites some Midwest communities against lawmakers and big tech kcur.org/housing-development…

Data center backlash unites some Missouri and Kansas towns against lawmakers and big tech

Big tech companies are facing formidable opposition from a coalition of people across the political spectrum. Meanwhile, local elected officials find themselves scrambling to draft regulations and...

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The Empire State Building sparkled pink beginning at 9:25 p.m. ET on Tuesday night, in a nod to Dolly Parton's hit movie and song, "9 to 5."
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Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
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NEW: International students bring crucial tuition to Iowa colleges. Trump's visa policies are shrinking their ranks. By Steph Conquest-Ware. 1/2 iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news…

International students bring crucial tuition to Iowa colleges. Trump's visa policies are shrinking...

With most foreign students paying full tuition, campuses will lose out as the numbers of international students decrease. Meanwhile, students worry as new restrictions about how long they can stay in...

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Help us report on freebirth and unassisted pregnancy in Kansas and Missouri Link to a brief form you can submit in this article⬇️ kcur.org/health/2026-08-10/h…

Help us report on freebirth and unassisted pregnancy in Kansas and Missouri

Giving birth without a doctor or midwife present or foregoing prenatal care are increasingly popular practices. They’re attracting people who mistrust the healthcare system or believe in all-natural...

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Driving to Belize from the Midwest? It's trending. My family did it in the 1980s. No GPS, no cell phone. Just my dad's maps and his spirit of adventure. Essay hollyedgell.substack.com/p/l…
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Newsroom Safety Across America is touring the Midwest this September! In partnership with @NPRMidwestNews, we're hosting safety trainings with @stlpublicradio (9/1), @kcur (9/2), and @IowaPublicRadio (9/4).
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Will you help us report on freebirth & unassisted pregnancy? Reporter @BekShackelford would like to talk to expectant & new parents, doctors, midwives, doulas in our region. We won't use your info without permission. Here's where to share: forms.gle/6TywEGwhHNcD6sAc9 Thank you!
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This couple moved to the Midwest for its affordability. Here's what they found | By @HollyEdgell kcur.org/housing-development…

This couple moved to Missouri for its affordability. Here's what they found

Of the 12 states counted as the Midwest by the U.S. Census Bureau, eight are seeing modest growth from domestic migration. Four are seeing a decline in the number of people moving in from other parts...

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What's breaking your budget? We're hearing from people around the region. Some pain points: - Student loan debt - Utilities - Housing - Insurance (all kinds) - Day care - Groceries Want to share your story? forms.gle/pSDjF7tuAqzATD1c7
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