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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 […]Whirlpool Amana laying off another 341 workers March 9: Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Feb. 19, 2026
| February 20, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs, Feb. 19, 2026: Back to work, for some: John Deere last week rehired 245 laid-off workers in Iowa, with 150 of them going back to work in Waterloo alone. Good news for those folks, but that’s less than half of the 598 workers the company laid off in 2025. Whirlpool will cut 341 workers […]Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa Feb. 17-24, 2026
| February 18, 2026
Looking to get involved this week? You can join ICE Out rallies and response trainings, connect with fellow insufferable wenches at a Sip n' Chat, and show up for community events, such as a Black History Film Screening, immigrant rights rallies, and LGBTQIA+ visibility actions. Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions: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.Nathan Sage drops out of US Senate race, endorses Turek
| February 17, 2026
Nathan Sage dropped out of the Democratic primary for Iowa’s US Senate race, endorsing Josh Turek. This reshapes the 2026 Democratic primary as Turek and Zach Wahls duke it out to take on Republican establishment pick Ashley Hinson for the open seat. Nathan Sage, the Marine and Army veteran who was the first Democrat to […]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?2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026
| February 12, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs, Feb. 12, 2026: Pushing workers out of Iowa: Workers are leaving Iowa in droves. One Iowan confronted Republican lawmakers about how striking state affirmative action policies and allowing for discrimination in professional licensure would only make the problem worse. Two new grocery store bills to keep prices down: State Sen. Zach Wahls this week introduced two bills […]Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote
| February 12, 2026
The SAVE Act is a massive overhaul of the country’s elections. Iowa’s House delegation was part of the razor-thin margin that passed it. The bill could disproportionately impact eligible women voters. The US House of Representatives passed an elections overhaul bill Wednesday that would implement sweeping regulations on how people register to vote and how […]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.Iowa Republican bill would classify all abortions as homicide
| February 10, 2026
Legislators have been happy to prosecute abortion providers in the past. But their new move is to target Iowans who get abortions themselves, classifying the procedure as a homicide. Iowa Republicans have been pushing for years to make abortions less accessible to Iowans and criminalize their healthcare providers. This session, however, Republicans are pushing legislation […]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.Get to know Iowa’s winter Olympians and Paralympians
| February 9, 2026
Elite athletes with Iowa ties have competed in the Olympics and Paralympics for decades. Here are a few you should know.
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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.OPINION: If Trump really cared about Main Street, Iowa would feel it
| January 28, 2026
President Donald Trump visited Iowa this week, touting his economic record and asking voters to believe he stands with working people, small businesses, and farmers. As business and farm leaders who live this economy every day, we wish that were true. But what matters to Main Street Iowa is not the stagecraft. It is whether […]
