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ICE actions in Iowa ‘indefensible,’ lied to court, judge says
| January 27, 2026
A federal judge has criticized what he calls the “indefensible” actions of federal immigration enforcement agents in Iowa, ruling they illegally detained a man in the Muscatine County Jail and then attempted to “cover their tracks” through misleading legal filings.Iowa congressional races see Democratic fields narrow
| January 26, 2026
State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst exited the Democratic primary for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, while Democrat Taylor Wettach pivoted to a bid for state auditor. Iowa’s two most competitive congressional races saw significant shifts this week as Democratic candidates dropped out, setting up clearer general election matchups against two embattled Republican incumbents. State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst […]The 6 best Iowa truck stops for fueling up & grabbing a meal
| January 26, 2026
We scoured reviews and amenities to find the best Iowa truck stops. Check out these options for food, fuel, and more to get you through your travels.6 Iowa waterfalls that are even more stunning in winter
| January 23, 2026
Discover the natural beauty of winter waterfalls across Iowa. Find locations, hike details, and essential safety tips for winter exploration in this guide.Another rural hospital closes in Ottumwa: News and layoffs from the Iowa Worker’s Almanac
| January 23, 2026
Worker-focused news from the Jan. 22 edition of the Iowa Worker’s Almanac: $15 minimum wage on the table: Iowa House Democrats unveiled a sweeping agenda last week that includes raising Iowa’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, establishing mandatory paid family leave, freezing utility rates through 2030, and eliminating the state’s Education Savings Account program to […]3 work-related bills to watch in the Iowa Legislature
| January 23, 2026
The Iowa Legislature is officially back in session. Here are three worker-focused bills you should be paying attention to, and whether they have a chance of becoming law.A private equity firm bought this Iowa mobile home park. Now, residents say it’s sinking into the ground.
| January 23, 2026
A Utah-based private equity firm is slowly selling off its Iowa mobile home parks after years of resident complaints. In one Iowa City park that Havenpark Communities still owns, residents report ongoing issues with water contamination and soil erosion beneath homes. Pamela Rodriguez paid more than $1,000 to level the ground underneath her mobile home […]Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
| January 22, 2026
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.Iowa Dems release plan for paid family leave, $15 minimum wage
| January 16, 2026
Iowa House Democrats economic plan hits on a host of issues they say will help working families survive Iowa’s worst in the nation economy. Iowa House Democrats unveiled a sweeping agenda Wednesday that would dramatically reshape the state’s approach to worker pay, healthcare affordability, and family support. House Minority Brian Meyer positioned it as an […]Guest post: Correcting the record about Carrie Chapman Catt
| January 16, 2026
I appreciate Sam Cohen January 12, 2026, essay, “All about Arabella Mansfield and 3 other Iowa women to made history.” Yet I must object to Cohen’s third paragraph in her discussion of Carrie Chapman Catt.When Iowa farmers can expect bailout payments: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news
| January 16, 2026
Iowa Worker's Almanac layoffs and news briefs for Jan. 15, 2026:Big layoffs=bad press? Welcome to ‘forever layoffs’
| January 16, 2026
Companies don't generally want the bad press that goes along with big layoffs. So some are trying something new, "rolling layoffs," and it may be even more insidious.
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Guest post: Correcting the record about Carrie Chapman Catt
| January 16, 2026
I appreciate Sam Cohen January 12, 2026, essay, “All about Arabella Mansfield and 3 other Iowa women to made history.” Yet I must object to Cohen’s third paragraph in her discussion of Carrie Chapman Catt.Bing, Gucci, and more: Get to know Iowa’s viral animal stars
| January 16, 2026
Iowa animals have been going viral for over a decade. Here are some of the state’s biggest animal stars.All about Arabella Mansfield and 3 other Iowa women who made history
| January 12, 2026
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.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.
