2023
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House GOP’s First 100 Days: Few Results, Lots of Unpopular Ideas
Friday marked 100 days since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives. It’s been a memorable, but unproductive time. Infighting within the Republican party began right away: it took a record 15 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy (R-California) to be elected Speaker of the House, which delayed the swearing in of hundreds of…
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12 Taco Bell Workers In Spencer Win Double Back Pay In Wage Theft Case
A dozen workers at a Taco Bell restaurant in northwest Iowa will get double their back pay after the restaurant’s manager was found to have shorted their checks.
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Zach Wahls Accuses Iowa Republicans Of ‘Authoritarianism’
Iowa Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) accused Iowa Senate Republicans of leaning into “authoritarianism” after they refused to answer questions during a debate on their child labor bill late Monday evening. “This is a really serious breach of tradition in the Iowa Senate and I think it marks a really sad development for the…
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Iowa Senate GOP Passes Child Labor Law Rollback
Iowa Senate Republicans have a solution for the state’s ongoing workforce shortage: Child labor. In a 32-17 vote just before 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Senate advanced SF 542, which relaxes Iowa’s child labor laws and allows teenagers to work in more hazardous job conditions, including some that contradict federal law. Sens. Charlie McClintock (R-Alburnett)…
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No, You Should Not Drink Raw Milk. Here’s Why:
All actual scientific evidence shows that drinking raw milk—also known as unpasteurized milk—is a bad idea. Literally the industry group that supports Iowa’s dairies is opposed to it.
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Iowa City West Student Recognized as Journalist of the Year
Krisha Kapoor, a senior at Iowa City West High, was named Iowa Journalist of the Year.
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4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention To The Farm Bill
Every five years, Congress gets together to pass a massive piece of legislation known as the Farm Bill. While the 1,000 page bill, $700 billion bill does have a lot to do with farming and agriculture, it has 12 sections in total covering a range of policies, from food assistance to land conservation and crop…
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8 Tips to Get a Gorgeous Iowa Yard in Spring
Spring garden guide: What to do right now in your garden, lawn, or backyard in Iowa.
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Despite Anti-Trans Laws, Families Find Joy, Community in Ankeny Dinner
Being transgender or nonbinary in Iowa is difficult, especially for students in Iowa’s schools. But community support still exists in this state. The Iowa Legislature has dedicated itself in the past two years to restricting those students’ rights to go to the bathroom, play sports and get necessary and recommended health care. Gov. Kim Reynolds…
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Iowa’s Semi-Pro Basketball Teams and How to Watch in 2023
Without any professional teams in state, what’s a basketball fan looking for live games in Iowa supposed to do? Watch one of these incredible local teams, of course! From the G-League on down, get your live basketball fix by checking out a game at one of these Iowa teams: [inline-ad id=0] Iowa Wolves (Des Moines)…
