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National backlash against Flock cameras reflected in Iowa communities
Flock cameras across the country are being vandalized, damaged, and destroyed by people who oppose and decry the surveillance state.
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The Smithsonian needed a butter cow. Iowa’s Sarah Pratt got the call.
Meet the Iowa woman behind the new definitive butter cow.
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Will more downpours spike Iowa nitrate levels? What experts say
Recent heavy rains are unlikely to drive up nitrate levels in the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers, the source of drinking water for 600,000 central Iowa residents.
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Pizza in Des Moines: A guide to the pies that have shaped our food culture
These 10 joints represent the rich history of pizza in Des Moines.
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What the ‘flock’ is going on in Iowa?
Flock cameras have been popping up all over Iowa. Read more about Flock cameras, and how to fight back against mass government surveillance in your own community.
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Deep dive into the unsolved murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison
Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison were brutally murdered in Williamsburg in 1980. Investigators are still seeking information in their unsolved murders.
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Turn anger into action: 3 ways to fight back against data centers in Iowa
Data centers seem to be popping up all over Iowa with no end in sight. If you have concerns about these developments, you have opportunities to make your opinions known to local lawmakers.
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Who needs heat safety? Iowa layoffs and news, Aug. 6, 2026
Republicans in the US House are advancing legislation that would disallow OSHA from passing national heat safety standards.
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“It will be a disaster for our state if it passes” and more of your letters, Aug. 11, 2026
“You guys blew it on your top ten scenic restaurants in Iowa. At the very least you’ve made a glaring omission.”
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‘I gotta choose between gas and bread:’ Workers on strike in Cedar Rapids
Fifty-four skilled workers at the Pactiv Evergreen plant are tired of inflation eating up their paycheck—and tired of the middle class getting eaten up, too.
