2023
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5 Things to Know About Adopting a Pet From a Shelter
Your local animal shelter has dozens of cats, dogs, rabbits, and others just waiting to find their forever home. Here are some tips to help find the right furry companion for you and your family.
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People Won’t Eat: Anti-Hunger Groups Ask Reynolds To Veto SNAP Bill
Anti-hunger advocates have been urging the governor to veto a bill that takes away food and health care benefits from qualified Iowans.
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Federal Funds Will Help Protect Mississippi River Ecosystem While Also Speeding Up Barge Traffic
New federal funding is on its way to Iowa, where it will help protect local ecosystems. Earlier this month, the Rock Island District in Pleasant Valley hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.3 million mooring cell to be built in the Mississippi River. The cell will be located near Lock & Dam 14, south of…
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House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare From Iowa Families
“Let us take food and healthcare away from millions of American families or we’ll cause an economic collapse” might seem like an extreme political position, but it’s mainstream among House Republicans, who on Wednesday passed a bill to do just that and a whole lot more. Dubbed the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023” by…
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Iowa Senate GOP Approves Bill To Limit Auditor’s Ability To Audit
Iowa Senate Republicans—for the second time—voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that limits the ability of State Auditor Rob Sand’s office to monitor government funds. In a 33-16 vote, Senate Republicans approved SF 478, which they argued will protect Iowans’ privacy and keep the auditor’s office in line with standard government operating procedures even though…
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It’s Hummingbird Season in Iowa! Here’s What to Know
To prepare for their annual migration from warmer climates to Iowa to mate, nest, and raise their young, we answer your top questions about hummingbirds.
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4 Ways Iowa GOP Lawmakers Are Attacking Students’ Rights
If you’d like to remember what lawmakers tried or succeeded in passing in 2023 to make life harder for the youth, bookmark this one.
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16 Beautiful Libraries Around the World (Including Iowa!)
In honor of National Library Week, here are 15 gorgeous libraries across the globe (and one right in your backyard).
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Biden Announces 2024 Presidential Re-Election Run
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday morning that he’ll be running for re-election in 2024. He made the announcement in a three-minute video that centered around the concept of “freedom,” and laid out how his administration has expanded freedom for Americans while “MAGA Republicans” were taking away fundamental rights. “When I ran for president four years…
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14 Gifts Teachers Say They Love Getting During Teacher Appreciation Week, from $0-$20
We asked teachers what Teacher Appreciation Week gifts they love to get. Their answers (plus links) are right here—including free things you can do that’ll mean a lot.
