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AARP Iowa marks 90th anniversary of Social Security
| August 7, 2025
AARP Iowa is marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security by helping people understand its importance and hearing from Iowans about how much they rely on it.Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego visits Iowa State Fair
| August 7, 2025
Gallego is talking about Medicaid cuts with Iowans, potentially in an effort to boost his stature among national Democrats. US Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona arrives in Iowa this week in an effort to reach out to Democrat voters in the state. “I’m fighting for a future where health care is affordable and within reach. […]Democrat Jackie Norris launches US Senate bid against Joni Ernst
| August 5, 2025
Norris launched her campaign, positioning herself as a problem-solver focused on “invisible burdens” like the mental health and childcare crises facing Iowa families. Democrat Jackie Norris announced Tuesday she’s running to represent Iowa in the US Senate, becoming the third major Democratic candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Joni Ernst in what’s expected to be one […]Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
| August 5, 2025
Whether you’re a first-time or recurring user of buy now, pay later plans, here are some expert recommendations to use buy now, pay later loans responsibly.10 extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape
| August 4, 2025
From historic floods to destructive tornadoes, discover extreme Iowa weather events that were caught on tape (and watch the footage for yourself).5 amazing Iowa authors (+ which of their books we recommend)
| August 3, 2025
Iowa’s rich literary culture has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and best-selling authors. Here are five Iowa authors and a book from each to read.How Iowa’s Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Came to Be (+ Top Spots to Try One)
| August 2, 2025
Ready to go hog wild for Iowa’s favorite sandwich? Read up on the present, past, and future of pork tenderloin sandwiches in the Hawkeye State.Iowa hospitals brace for impact as federal Medicaid cuts loom
| July 31, 2025
Federal Medicaid cuts are expected to strip health care from 86,000 Iowans over the next ten years. One rural hospital administrator warns the financial impact could be felt in months, not years. When Dr. Robin Plattenberger retired from her Washington County practice eight years ago, she left behind patients who depended on Medicaid for everything […]Restaurant inspection update: Mold, expired food and ‘deceased pests’ reported
| July 29, 2025
State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past month, including offenses related to mold, dirty kitchens, long expired food and insect infestations.Iowa’s abortion ban creates costly travel for women seeking care, data shows
| July 29, 2025
After a 74% drop in abortion services, Iowans increasingly cross state lines for care, while Illinois and other neighbors shoulder a regional burden. Tuesday marks one year since a law that bans most abortions in Iowa went into effect, and new data reported by providers show the impacts of the ban have been felt far […]Iowa working class news you can use: July 25
| July 25, 2025
Iowa Working Class News You Can Use: Iowa’s farmers are left with rising bills and few guarantees as President Donald Trump’s second trade war brews—creating a storm of financial pressure in the heart of the state’s farm economy that could ripple beyond 2025, especially if global partners retaliate and fragile trade truces unravel. Yet some farmers still have faith […]Des Moines Starbucks could be 4th in Iowa to unionize; sip-in Saturday
| July 25, 2025
A Des Moines Starbucks could be the next Starbucks store to unionize by next month.
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AARP Iowa marks 90th anniversary of Social Security
| August 7, 2025
AARP Iowa is marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security by helping people understand its importance and hearing from Iowans about how much they rely on it.5 amazing Iowa authors (+ which of their books we recommend)
| August 3, 2025
Iowa’s rich literary culture has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and best-selling authors. Here are five Iowa authors and a book from each to read.Your summer guide to Iowa’s drive-in movies
| July 17, 2025
Nothing says summer like seeing a drive-in movie. Check out what’s playing at Iowa’s drive-in theaters.What to expect at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
| July 16, 2025
To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you need to know.8 best House Hunters episodes set in Iowa
| July 7, 2025
For these buyers, purchasing their forever home in Iowa was a dream come true. Check out these gripping episodes of “House Hunters” to see a new side of Iowa.Former Iowa legislator writes children’s book on fleeing war in Bosnia
| July 3, 2025
Former Iowa legislator Anesa Kajtazović talks to Iowa Starting Line about her new children's book.Learn about 10 innovators & inventors from Iowa
| June 13, 2025
There are several amazing innovators and inventors from Iowa, some of whom may surprise you. Here are 10 you need to know.The woman who prompted Ernst’s ‘We’re all going to die’ remark is running for Iowa House
| June 3, 2025
The woman who told Sen. Joni Ernst that “people will die” if she votes to cut Medicaid said the senator’s mock apology a day later was “deeply insensitive” toward people who could lose health care. India May of Charles City is a registered nurse, a county death investigator, and a library director in Northeast Iowa. […]
