What to know about Iowa’s only pay-it-forward café
| March 13, 2026
One Iowa eatery is doing more than simply serving food. Discover how the state’s only pay-it-forward cafe is creating a community—and keeping it fed.Five ways the Affordable Care Act improved health care in the United States
| March 12, 2026
The Affordable Care Act turns 16 this month. Before it passed, insurers could deny you coverage for a pre-existing condition, cut you off when your bills got too high, and charge you full price with no help. Here’s what changed. Sixteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Since […]Iowa has ‘catastrophic’ psychiatrist shortage: News and layoffs from Iowa Worker’s Almanac Mar. 12, 2026
| March 12, 2026
This week's must-read Iowa worker news and upcoming layoffs for Mar. 12, 2026.With Medicaid slashed, Iowa woman relies on unpaid friends for help
| March 12, 2026
I spoke with an Iowa woman who says the government's Medicaid cuts mean she's relying on unpaid care work from her friends.Iowa lawmakers push back on proposed tobacco tax
| March 11, 2026
A key health committee in the Iowa Legislature has defeated a measure that would have increased the state's tobacco and e-cigarette taxes.Iowa bill preventing cities from protecting trans Iowans on governor’s desk
| March 10, 2026
An Iowa bill that prevents cities or counties from protecting transgender Iowans is now awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds' signature to be signed into law.Protests, rallies, candidate meetings for Mar. 10-17, 2026
| March 9, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate meetings for Mar. 10-17, 2026Iowa is in Tornado Alley: Get prepared for tornado season with these tips
| March 9, 2026
Iowa is particularly prone to tornadoes and sits within Tornado Alley. Prepare yourself for tornado season in the Hawkeye State with these practical tips.Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots
| March 6, 2026
Finding comfort food in Des Moines isn’t hard if you know where to look. Check out these 10 soul-filling restaurants that’ll warm you right up in the winter.Iowa’s top maple syrup farms to visit or buy from
| March 6, 2026
There is nothing sweeter than maple syrup straight from the farm. Discover the best maple syrup farms in Iowa to visit and buy from.7 times labor unions made history in Iowa
| March 6, 2026
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
| March 5, 2026
Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage intends to cut nearly 40% of what it spends for caregivers who help him live at home instead of in a nursing home.
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What to know about Iowa’s only pay-it-forward café
| March 13, 2026
One Iowa eatery is doing more than simply serving food. Discover how the state’s only pay-it-forward cafe is creating a community—and keeping it fed.Iowa lawmakers push back on proposed tobacco tax
| March 11, 2026
A key health committee in the Iowa Legislature has defeated a measure that would have increased the state's tobacco and e-cigarette taxes.Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
| March 5, 2026
Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage intends to cut nearly 40% of what it spends for caregivers who help him live at home instead of in a nursing home.Palace Site: The Des Moines spot where humans have lived for 7,000+ years
| March 2, 2026
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.Water watchers to sue Trump administration over polluted Iowa rivers
| February 17, 2026
A coalition of clean water advocates has announced its intention to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its handling of polluted rivers, lakes and streams in Iowa.Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans
| February 13, 2026
If you're from the Des Moines area, you probably know the name Evelyn K. Davis. But who was she, and why does her legacy still matter for working Iowans today?Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs
| February 11, 2026
John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.8 places in Iowa where you can learn about Black History
| February 9, 2026
Black history is important for everyone to learn about. Check out these eight places in Iowa where you can learn something new, from monuments to museums.
