2023
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Guest Post: I Grew Up in Cedar Falls. ‘Polite Bigotry’ Is the Norm
If the Mayor is unaware of current social justice issues and major historic events, it is because he’s choosing to be, not because he genuinely doesn’t know.
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Iowa Teachers: Save Big with Our Comprehensive 2023 Teacher Discounts List
To help you out during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12) and year-round, we’ve compiled a list of discounts educators can claim while shopping online and in-person.
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What Spring Looks Like in Every State
Slowly but surely, many Americans are shedding their coats and heading outdoors to embrace the welcomed change of seasons as spring unfolds around the country. Using historical weather data and various event listings, Stacker gathered 50 different looks at spring around the country.
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5 Iowans Getting Arts Scholarships to Pursue Their Dreams
Five Iowa high schoolers with a passion for the arts received Iowa Arts Council scholarships recently. Here’s who got them:
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Iowa Mayor Didn’t Want to Sign Pride Month Proclamation. Residents Changed His Mind.
After initially saying he wouldn’t sign a Pride Month proclamation because of “my Christian beliefs,” the mayor of Cedar Falls relented. Here’s why.
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11 Summer Festivals Across the US to Check Out on Your Next Vacation
Bounce researched some of the best festivals to attend during your summer break, using Google deep-dives, Tripadvisor, Outside magazine, and various blogs. The 11 activities listed here give you the opportunity to take part in an amazing summer vacation experience in nearly every corner of the country.
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Iowa Librarian Pens ‘Library’s Bill of Rights’ in 1938 (And It’s Relevant Again)
Did you know an Iowa librarian wrote the original “Library’s Bill of Rights” as a rebuke to book banning during the rise of fascism, and it became the basis of library policy across the country?
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25 Endangered Animals That Only Live in America
More than 1,300 species in the U.S. are listed as either endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Stacker compiled a list of 25 endangered animals that are only found in the United States.
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On His 90th birthday, Iowa CCI Honors Willie Nelson
Family farm groups from Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri are gathering in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, to celebrate the 90th birthday of our friend, country music legend Willie Nelson. We’re honoring Willie for his long history and deep commitment to economic justice for farmers, opposition to factory farms, and support for grassroots democracy and…
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25 Must-Visit Hidden Gems from Across the US (Including Iowa!)
Sometimes the most memorable trips happen when you seek out unexpected, under-the-radar spots that you never would’ve known about without some prior research.




















