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Pete Buttigieg heads to Iowa for May town hall
A progressive veterans group will host Pete Buttigieg for a Cedar Rapids town hall this month to discuss the impact the Trump administration’s...

Report: Majority of pregnancy-related deaths in Iowa could have been prevented
A newly released report found that 95% of pregnancy-related deaths in Iowa were preventable, and those deaths disproportionately affected women who are Hispanic and Black and on Medicaid.

Fly fishing in Iowa: 6 beautiful & bountiful spots
Fishing is a popular pastime, but fly fishing offers a distinct experience. Here’s a list of the best places to go fly fishing in Iowa.

University of Iowa ranks high in US News grad school rankings
The University of Iowa boasts 52 programs recognized by U.S. News for excellence, with rankings in the top five, highlighting its diverse academic strength.

Why the floodgates are open to help the wealthiest Iowans pay for their private education
Iowa Republican lawmakers have passed a bill to boost K-12 education funding by 2%—not nearly enough to keep pace with what’s needed for a...

What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia have to do with Iowa immigrants?
I saw a few "Free Kilmar" signs at the latest protest I covered this weekend, and for good reason: Folks are worried about what it means that the...

Iowa farmers bridge generational gap through mentorship program
Iowa’s Labor4Learning program pairs experienced farmers with newcomers, creating mentorships that ease farmland transition and build agricultural skills.
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15 best indie bookstores in Iowa
Check out these independent bookstores in Iowa where you can cozy up and find your next great read.

Say what? 10 Iowa sayings & slang, explained
Each state has its own vernacular. Here’s a guide to sayings and slang that are uniquely Iowan.

In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.

Iowa Starting Line: 10 years of doing things differently. What you can learn.
We’ve built up an important community that has stood up for Iowans. What a world. Amidst all the stupidity and suffering so far in 2025, our team...

US cuts funding for Iowa’s International Writing Program
The U.S. Department of State has terminated funding for the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, which will significantly impact its operations.