2023
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Brissey: The Importance of Supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
The strength of any nation, in many respects, lies in the vibrancy of its economy, which in turn, is largely driven by the energy of its small businesses. As we navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, it is essential to recognize the crucial role that veteran-owned small businesses play in our economy. They are…
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The 36 Best Dive Bars In Iowa, According To Iowans
Ah, dive bars. Loved by regulars, but never snobby or high class. We asked Iowans which ones were the best, and you delivered.
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Reynolds Attacks Judges For Blocking, Overturning Abortion Bans
Even as she prepared to sign her second abortion ban as Iowa’s governor, Kim Reynolds took time to attack three Republican-appointed Iowa Supreme Court justices. Reynolds, also a Republican, accused three members of that court—Chief Justice Susan Christensen and Justices Thomas Waterman and Edward Mansfield—of playing politics. “While half the bench expressed the opinion that…
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How Biden Is Still Trying To Make Student Debt Relief Happen
On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan cancellation plan, a major blow to tens of millions of working- and middle-class Americans who stood to benefit from the program. Under Biden’s plan, an estimated 20 million people were expected to be eligible to have their remaining debt fully canceled, with benefits…
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The Ultimate Tipping Cheat Sheet for 2023: Know the Right Amount to Tip and Why It Matters
When it comes to tipping, figuring out the correct amount to give was difficult enough before we entered a pandemic. Nowadays, the art of tipping has taken on a life of its own as using delivery-based services becomes increasingly more common. Do you really need to tip your Uber Eats driver 20%? Should you leave…
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Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
It’s been two and a half years since Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and incited a deadly attack on the US Capitol, but the former president and 2024 Republican frontrunner appears to be on the verge of facing accountability for his actions. Trump announced on Tuesday that he had received a…
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340,000 UPS Workers Could Strike on Aug. 1. Here’s Why
UPDATE: As of July 19, UPS has reached out to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to resume negotiations. Hundreds of thousands of UPS workers are slated to go on strike starting Aug. 1 if their union doesn’t come to a contract agreement with the company by the end of July. Negotiations between the shipping and…
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Judge Rules Against Railroad After Iowa Worker Hit In Head
A judge ruled against a railroad company and in favor of a southeast Iowa rail worker who was hit in the head by a sign placed too close to the tracks.
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Ryan Melton Taking Another Run At Iowa’s 4th District Seat
Ryan Melton wants a rematch with US Rep. Randy Feenstra for the right to represent Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, has represented the district since 2021 and is seeking a third term in 2024. In their 2022 race, Feenstra captured 67% of the vote while Melton, a Democrat from Nevada, got…
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Why Giraffes Have Long Necks, Why Crows Are So Smart, and 23 Other Amazing Evolution Facts
Stacker compiled a list of 25 animal evolution questions and answers to explain some of those mysteries, from why giraffes have such long necks to how ants can carry 50 times their body weight.
