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Clean water advocates announce demands for Iowa rivers, streams
| January 8, 2026
The environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch has announced a 20-point "clean water blueprint" it says would help protect Iowa's waterways from toxic levels of nitrate and phosphorous pollution. Manure from large-scale agriculture operations routinely pollutes ground and surface water nearby.Affordability will be focus for Iowa Dems this year: Iowa Worker’s Almanac news and layoffs
| January 8, 2026
Iowa House Democrats say they will focus on affordability in the upcoming legislative session, with plans for lowering property taxes, helping young Iowans buy their first homes, raising the minimum wage, and supporting the state's workers.Iowa City Starbucks strikers shut down their store; here’s why
| January 8, 2026
For the past month, Iowa City Starbucks workers have been on an unfair labor practice strike—even succeeding in shutting down the store. Here's why.Iowa Republicans back Trump as Maduro abduction risks war and regional instability
| January 5, 2026
Iowa politicians are sharply divided after the Trump administration used military force over the weekend to bomb Venezuela and abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, flying them to the US to face narcoterrorism charges. Statements from Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation were unified in support of Maduro’s capture. They focused on Maduro’s alleged role […]Top Iowa House Dem says his party will focus on affordability
| December 22, 2025
Brian Meyer says his caucus wants to propose legislation to make things cheaper for Iowans.UnityPoint nurses likely win union vote: Iowa Worker’s Almanac
| December 19, 2025
UnityPoint nurses likely win union: With a vote of 871-666, despite 251 ballots being challenged, the math is mathing in favor of the 1,776 Des Moines-based nurses getting to unionize with Teamsters.Des Moines Allegiant pilot warns a strike could be coming
| December 19, 2025
An Allegiant pilot based in Des Moines says pilots have been negotiating with the airline for five years just to get the same pay other pilots get.Miller-Meeks no longer lives in the district she represents in Congress
| December 16, 2025
US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican congresswoman for Iowa's 1st District, recently changed her voter registration to Iowa's 3rd—despite still representing, and running for reelection, in the 1st.Tapestry Farms Executive Director Ann McGlynn on bringing joy to the Quad Cities’ refugee community
| December 15, 2025
Tapestry Farms provides resources to the Quad Cities’ refugee community. We spoke with executive director Ann McGlynn about how its mission has changed lives for the better.Iowa Guard soldier killed in Syria was Meskwaki police chief’s son
| December 15, 2025
The Meskwaki Nation police chief has identified his son as one of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria Saturday.Starbucks strike comes to Iowa: How you can help
| December 12, 2025
The national escalating Starbucks strike, intended to bring the company back to the bargaining table, began with several stores across the country on Nov. 13, and two of Iowa's four union Starbucks stores joined Dec. 4—Iowa City and Des Moines.7 immigrant-owned businesses to support this holiday season—and year-round
| December 11, 2025
Check out these immigrant-owned businesses to not only boost your local economy but also support those who the federal government is actively targeting.
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Clean water advocates announce demands for Iowa rivers, streams
| January 8, 2026
The environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch has announced a 20-point "clean water blueprint" it says would help protect Iowa's waterways from toxic levels of nitrate and phosphorous pollution. Manure from large-scale agriculture operations routinely pollutes ground and surface water nearby.Tapestry Farms Executive Director Ann McGlynn on bringing joy to the Quad Cities’ refugee community
| December 15, 2025
Tapestry Farms provides resources to the Quad Cities’ refugee community. We spoke with executive director Ann McGlynn about how its mission has changed lives for the better.Iowa Guard soldier killed in Syria was Meskwaki police chief’s son
| December 15, 2025
The Meskwaki Nation police chief has identified his son as one of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria Saturday.7 immigrant-owned businesses to support this holiday season—and year-round
| December 11, 2025
Check out these immigrant-owned businesses to not only boost your local economy but also support those who the federal government is actively targeting.Ordinary Iowans who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
| December 4, 2025
Acts of kindness can bring a smile like nothing else. Here are nine of our favorite everyday stories in 2025, from rescuing animals to ending local hunger.Collaboration and Care Guide Return of Meskwaki Artifacts From UNI to Their Tribal Home
| December 3, 2025
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.15 Iowa food pantries to donate time, money, and food to this holiday season
| November 19, 2025
Looking to give back this holiday season? Discover 15 Iowa food pantries you can volunteer at or donate money or food to.10 facts about Marshalltown native Jean Seberg on her birthday
| November 13, 2025
Here are 10 facts about Jean Seberg, a Marshalltown native who led a fascinating and ultimately tumultuous life as a Hollywood actress.
