2023
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New Audio Reveals Trump Discussing Possession of Classified Military Documents
New audio obtained by CNN and the New York Times reveals former president Donald Trump discussing his possession of secret classified military documents, a revelation that contradicts his previous denial that he had any such documents. The audio is from a July 2021 meeting in Bedminster, N.J. between Trump and those working on the memoir…
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Biden Administration Buying Electric Buses For Iowa
The Biden administration is helping Iowa get its public transportation up to current standards by directing $43 million to the state for electric buses and related infrastructure. The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Monday 130 awards totaling nearly $1.7 billion to fund transit projects in 46 states and territories, including Iowa’s…
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Explained: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Which Went Into Effect June 27)
Last December, President Joe Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law—and it goes into effect today, June 27. What it is: Starting today, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a nationwide right. It requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant and postpartum workers and job applicants. According to the White House’s official…
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Here Are The Safest—And Most Deadly—Days For Drunk-Driving Fatalities
Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. MoneyGeek forecasted 2023’s most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States.
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12 Foods to Put on Your Iowa Foodie Bucket List This Summer
Whether you are new to the Hawkeye State, a lifelong resident, or just passing through, these are the foods you should try for a true Iowa summer experience.
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Will Conservatives Try To Reshape The Iowa Supreme Court (Again)?
When the Iowa Supreme Court failed to reinstate a 2018 six-week abortion ban, the 3-3 split sparked reactions across the political spectrum. Democratic figures and reproductive rights organizations cheered the decision. Republicans and others who oppose the idea that pregnant people and their doctors should make decisions about what happens during pregnancy, did not. “To…
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Supreme Court Rejects Fringe Theory Trump Tried to Use to Overturn 2020 Election
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a fringe legal theory that was embraced by former President Donald Trump’s allies during his effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court declined to embrace the “independent state legislature theory”—an extreme reading of the Constitution that would have eroded America’s system of…
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Iowa Gets $415 Million for High-Speed Internet Expansion From Biden’s Infrastructure Law
It’s been said that high-speed internet is the electricity of the 21st century—with it, amazing things are possible, but without it, families and communities can miss out on crucial economic opportunities, experience worse educational outcomes, receive worse health care outcomes, and become increasingly isolated from the connected world. And yet, today, in 2023, hundreds of…
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The 21 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors In America
Ice cream is a beloved treat that’s enjoyed by people of all ages, be it families to teens to kids. From classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate to more creative combinations like rocky road and Neapolitan, ice cream aficionados have a plethora of choices, and the sweet treat’s popularity continues to soar.
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The Average Cost Of Giving Birth In The US
In the United States, the average cost of giving birth is approximately $1,900 with employer-sponsored health insurance and $14,000 without health insurance. MoneyGeek’s analysis of data from government, academic, and nonprofit sources found that the cost of childbirth varies widely depending on where you live.
