2023

Thousands gathered in front of the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Sunday afternoon to push back on the discriminatory, homophobic laws moving through the Iowa Legislature. Speakers spoke out against bills like the gender-affirming care ban, bills forcing schools to out trans or nonbinary students to their parents, bathroom restrictions, and restrictions on what…

One wonders at this point what kind of state Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is trying to leave her 11 grandchildren. They may not have access to our historically strong public schools under Reynolds, but at least they can work more, at younger ages, and in increasingly dangerous conditions, should Reynolds, a hostage to radical, experimental…

Are you feeling adventurous? How about Iowa adventurous? Here are some Iowa-made products you should try for an authentic Iowa foodie experience. (Already tried them? Tell us what you think in the comments.) Brown Dogs Farm Located outside of Norwalk and established in 2018, Brown Dogs Farm’s name comes from the owners, Robb and Amanda…

“MIND BLOWINGLY NUTS.”  “Dangerously insane.”  “Really crazy stuff.”  “Totally off the rails.” “Shockingly reckless.” These are just a sampling of the words that Fox News’ own executives, hosts, and reporters used in private to describe the lies and conspiracies the network was airing following the 2020 presidential election. These descriptions, which were initially sent as…

Another international company is laying off dozens of Iowans at the same time they’re enriching their stock price. Transamerica Life Insurance Co. told the state it would lay off 42 workers at its Cedar Rapids location March 21. The company said it employs 1,600 workers at that location. [inline-ad id=0] “Positions are being eliminated across…

March temperatures could determine whether Iowa’s outdoor construction industry thrives or withers—all because of a new law limiting unemployment that affects laid-off workers over the winter. By law, construction companies can’t pour concrete for roads, bridges, and other state and federal infrastructure projects unless the temperature is 35 degrees and rising. Iowa’s 26-week unemployment law…

Iowa House Republicans introduced a sweeping abortion ban on Tuesday that only allows the medical procedure to be performed under rare circumstances. The 53-page bill does a number of things, including: Defines life at fertilization, and uses the term “unborn child” for all stages Declares zygotes, embryos, and fetuses entitled to equal protection under the…

Ah, bridges: Those important infrastructure pieces that get people across Iowa’s many ravines, rivers, and sometimes lakes. While they may need more work (like a lot more), at least you don’t have to ford the river in your Subaru. Some Iowa bridges are even worth a special visit. If you have time and wheels, take…