Water quality has become a central issue in Iowa’s tightly contested race for governor, with farmers speaking out about concerns that have lingered for years.
At the heart of the debate is the role that agriculture plays in the state’s water supply — and whether improving farming practices could eventually help bring down Iowa’s cancer rates.
The issue has gained traction as candidates compete in what is shaping up to be one of the more competitive gubernatorial contests in the state in recent memory.
