Iowa among states hit hardest by rural maternity care crisis, study finds
| August 29, 2025
Despite policy efforts to preserve services, a new study found that structure inequities in health care access have led to a nationwide decline in rural obstetric services since 2018.Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Layoffs and news briefs, Aug. 29
| August 29, 2025
Iowa Worker's Almanac: Layoffs and news briefs, Aug. 29From the Wave to Campaniling, 6 fun traditions Iowa college students can look forward to
| August 29, 2025
Every Iowa college has its own unique traditions that carry on from one generation of students to the next. Here are six of the most famous.Urbandale now 6th Iowa school district to protect trans and nonbinary students
| August 27, 2025
Urbandale has joined five other Iowa school districts in voting to protect its transgender and nonbinary students.Iowa food bank warns of strain as SNAP cuts loom
| August 27, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this summer is set to hit the state with higher costs for food assistance and leaders said charities are not able to fill the gap.
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
| August 27, 2025
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.Drey wins Sioux City special election, breaks GOP supermajority
| August 27, 2025
Catelin Drey, a first-time Democratic candidate, decisively won a special election in Sioux City that will have a significant impact on the Iowa Senate and the process of appointing state department heads. Sioux City like much of western Iowa has been electing Republicans. But last night, a special election reversed that trend. Democrat Catelin Drey […]Democrat Dave Dawson launches bid for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
| August 27, 2025
Former Iowa state legislator Dave Dawson, a Democrat, is going after the US House seat in Iowa’s most conservative district. Dave Dawson, a 51-year-old prosecutor from Lawton, announced today he will run for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, jumping into a race that’s expected to draw multiple candidates as current Republican US Rep. Randy Feenstra explores […]2025 Iowa leaf-peeping guide: When & where to see fall colors
| August 25, 2025
Fall—it’s the most colorful time of the year. Plan the perfect Iowa leaf-peeping adventure with our guide to the best places and times to see fall foliage.Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Working class news and upcoming layoffs, Aug. 21
| August 22, 2025
Muscatine construction worker and victim of crime jailed: Jesús Hernández was shot when two people tried stealing his car. After a hospital stay, he went to pick up his car—and immigration enforcement officials detained him for being undocumented. Congress created a U-visa that protects victims of crime who assist in prosecutions, but so far the county attorney has refused […]Iowa has a dire shortage of nurses. Here’s why
| August 22, 2025
(This story first appeared in the Iowa Worker’s Almanac, and is a subscriber exclusive.) You probably already know Iowa has a problem getting qualified health care workers: We’re 44th in the nation for physicians to patients, or 30% worse than the national average; The problem is particularly bad in our nursing homes; Iowa Republicans passed a bill to fund […]It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
| August 22, 2025
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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From the Wave to Campaniling, 6 fun traditions Iowa college students can look forward to
| August 29, 2025
Every Iowa college has its own unique traditions that carry on from one generation of students to the next. Here are six of the most famous.Iowa food bank warns of strain as SNAP cuts loom
| August 27, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this summer is set to hit the state with higher costs for food assistance and leaders said charities are not able to fill the gap.5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
| August 27, 2025
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.EPA rescinds protections for Iowa drinking water
| August 19, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has overturned a 2024 ruling that sought to protect some of Iowa's largest waterways that provide drinking water for half a million people.AARP Iowa marks 90th anniversary of Social Security
| August 7, 2025
AARP Iowa is marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security by helping people understand its importance and hearing from Iowans about how much they rely on it.5 amazing Iowa authors (+ which of their books we recommend)
| August 3, 2025
Iowa’s rich literary culture has produced Pulitzer Prize winners and best-selling authors. Here are five Iowa authors and a book from each to read.Your summer guide to Iowa’s drive-in movies
| July 17, 2025
Nothing says summer like seeing a drive-in movie. Check out what’s playing at Iowa’s drive-in theaters.What to expect at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
| July 16, 2025
To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you need to know.
