Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates
| October 16, 2025
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2025 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued a warning for Iowans Wednesday about reported mass texts impersonating elected officials and candidates. The state elections official said fraudulent messages were reported in Franklin, Johnson, and Madison counties. According to a news release, the mass texts from “an […]Davenport restaurant feeding federal workers for free amid government shutdown
| October 16, 2025
The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees to treat his restaurant like their home kitchen as they wait for the federal government shutdown to end. Makkar has […]Your guide to 12 fun & frugal family outings in Iowa
| October 10, 2025
Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!Hey Iowa, did you know you can get a library card at any library in the state?
| October 8, 2025
Obtaining a library card in Iowa isn't restricted to a city of residence. Any Iowan can get a library card at any library in the state.Lansing bridge — the only Mississippi River crossing for 60 miles — is closing permanently
| October 8, 2025
Lansing bridge, a transportation lifeline connecting Lansing in northeast Iowa to Wisconsin, is set to close in October.Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis
| October 8, 2025
President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.It’s election season in Iowa. What voters need to know for 2025 city and school elections
| October 7, 2025
Iowans will soon head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2025 city council and school board elections.Sen. Claire Celsi remembered for her passion and outspokenness
| October 6, 2025
The Democratic state senator from West Des Moines died on Oct. 6 after a bout with an undisclosed illness. West Des Moines resident Al Womble will always remember the first time he met Iowa Sen. Claire Celsi. Womble, a union organizer by trade, was an active volunteer in the Iowa Democratic Party and its Polk […]Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water
| October 6, 2025
New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest
| October 6, 2025
30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole
| October 3, 2025
Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.Kinnick Stadium to host EA Sports tournament to raise money for children’s hospital
| October 3, 2025
Gamers will take over Kinnick Stadium this weekend to compete in a College Football 26 tournament for charity.
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Davenport restaurant feeding federal workers for free amid government shutdown
| October 16, 2025
The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees to treat his restaurant like their home kitchen as they wait for the federal government shutdown to end. Makkar has […]Hey Iowa, did you know you can get a library card at any library in the state?
| October 8, 2025
Obtaining a library card in Iowa isn't restricted to a city of residence. Any Iowan can get a library card at any library in the state.Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis
| October 8, 2025
President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water
| October 6, 2025
New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole
| October 3, 2025
Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
| October 2, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.Iowa City ‘Free Speech’ rally highlights state’s legacy in First Amendment battles
| October 2, 2025
Iowa has long stood at the intersection of First Amendment battles.Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
| October 1, 2025
Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
