2023
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Iowa Sen. Dickey Arrested At RAGBRAI For Arguing With Cop
Iowa Sen. Adrian Dickey was arrested Monday after refusing law enforcement orders to stop blocking a roadway during RAGBRAI.
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Fed Rescue Plan ‘Funding Was A Lifeline’ Says Coralville Mayor
During the thick of the pandemic, among the issues that troubled Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster and other community leaders was figuring out how to make up for lost revenue while also trying to maintain city services many residents relied on. “We were very concerned with the impact that the pandemic was having on our more…
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Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling Centers
With hotter temperatures in the forecast this week than Iowa has seen all year, cooling centers are opening up around the state where people can recover in an air conditioned place for free.
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The Iowa Woman Running To Protect Elections In Her County
At a time when no town seems safe from the nation’s ultra-divisive politics, Kimberly Sheets hopes that voters in Warren County will value an old-fashioned commitment to service and experience over partisanship in the upcoming special election for county auditor. Under an unusual set of circumstances, Sheets is running to lead an important local office…
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Your Enneagram Number Is Your Key to Shopping (or Gift-Giving) Bliss
If your first thought is: What even is an Enneagram?, you’re in good company, because there are a lot of personality tests out there and it’s hard to keep up. Here’s the basic scoop: Your enneagram number is rooted in your defining childhood experiences, and its major modern function is for people to better understand…
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Teamsters and UPS Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike, 340,000 Workers to Get Raises
The labor union representing 340,000 UPS workers announced it reached a tentative contract agreement with the shipping and logistics company on Tuesday, potentially averting a strike that could have begun as early as next week. The Teamsters announced the deal late Tuesday morning, just hours after the two sides resumed negotiations. The company had already…
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Reynolds’ Legal Argument For Lifting Injunction On Abortion Ban
While abortion up to 20 weeks remains legal in Iowa as the state’s latest ban works its way through courts, Gov. Kim Reynolds is trying to expedite that ban despite most Iowans supporting safe and legal abortion access. On Reynolds’ behalf, Attorney General Brenna Bird filed an appeal on Friday to ask the Iowa Supreme…
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Bicycle-Friendly Iowa Route Maps Just Dropped for 2023-2024
As cyclists crossed the state for RAGBRAI, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it just released its latest bicycle map for the 2023-24 season.
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Where’s the Best Barbecue in Iowa? Here are 13 Locally Owned BBQ Joints Iowans Love
The Hawkeye State leads the nation in pork production—so you’re gonna find some of the best barbecue joints anywhere in the Midwest right here in Iowa. We’ve got a list of 13 that are owned by locals.
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Where + How to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Iowa
The best way to enjoy the Hawkeye State is undoubtedly from 3,000 feet in the air. Here’s your 2023 guide to taking a hot air balloon ride in Iowa.
