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Palace Site: The Des Moines spot where humans have lived for 7,000+ years
| March 2, 2026
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.Protests, rallies, and meet a candidate: Mar. 3-10, 2026
| March 2, 2026
Protests, rallies, and meet a candidate: Mar. 3-10, 202611 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026
| March 1, 2026
The best festivals in Iowa this spring and summer range from food-centric events to those that support marginalized voices. Here are 11 you won’t want to miss.From Minneapolis to your block: Real people are proving politics isn’t just for watching
| February 27, 2026
Consuming political news isn’t the same as building political power. From Minneapolis to small-town America, rural organizer Gwen Frisbie-Fulton writes that real change starts with local organizing and civic engagement. Someone once told me this story: Anthropologists visiting an Aboriginal village showed them a newspaper clipping about an earthquake that destroyed a town halfway across […]Iowa leaders slam Whirlpool for Amana layoffs: Iowa Worker’s Almanac Feb. 26, 2026
| February 27, 2026
Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:What’s a lockout? Brenntag Des Moines workers locked out by management
| February 27, 2026
Brenntag Des Moines workers have been locked out of work by their employer. But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?Criticism at city council meetings is legal, Iowa judge rules
| February 24, 2026
Judge: City’s arrest of critic is ‘quintessential viewpoint discrimination’ by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Declaring that a citizen was “targeted because he criticized the police department and city leadership,” a federal judge has ruled that the City of Newton violated the rights of a critic by twice having the man arrested […]Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa: Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
| February 24, 2026
Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa for Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 202610 women-owned businesses to support in Cedar Rapids
| February 22, 2026
From a French bakery to a pet spa to a plant shop, discover Cedar Rapids’ top women-owned businesses.Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Iowa
| February 21, 2026
Kava has been consumed for thousands of years, and now you can try it across Iowa. Check out exactly what it is and why you’ll want to seek it out.7 ways to combat cabin fever during an Iowa winter
| February 21, 2026
Feeling restless this winter? From tropical escapes to trivia nights, here are the best ways to beat the winter blues in Iowa this season.7 Brew Des Moines workers left out in the cold, until this viral video
| February 20, 2026
An Iowa TikTok creator thought she was calling attention to a specific problem in Des Moines. She had no idea the problems at this coffee chain were so widespread—until hundreds of messages began pouring in. “The number of people I’ve had crying in my DMs and on the phone,” Madelyn Houser Webb told me, “because they’ve […]
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Palace Site: The Des Moines spot where humans have lived for 7,000+ years
| March 2, 2026
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.Water watchers to sue Trump administration over polluted Iowa rivers
| February 17, 2026
A coalition of clean water advocates has announced its intention to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its handling of polluted rivers, lakes and streams in Iowa.Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans
| February 13, 2026
If you're from the Des Moines area, you probably know the name Evelyn K. Davis. But who was she, and why does her legacy still matter for working Iowans today?Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs
| February 11, 2026
John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.8 places in Iowa where you can learn about Black History
| February 9, 2026
Black history is important for everyone to learn about. Check out these eight places in Iowa where you can learn something new, from monuments to museums.The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
| February 6, 2026
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
