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Pesticide ruling strips rights of Iowa cancer patients
Cancer patients in Iowa will be unable to seek legal action against chemical makers thanks to a new pesticide ruling from the US Supreme Court.
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Is corn sweat to blame for Iowa’s heat wave?
While corn sweat isn’t the main driving factor behind the recent heat and humidity, it is contributing to the extreme heat warning the National Weather Service has in place throughout the state until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.
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“I don’t believe in protest and rallies:” Your letters June 30, 2026
“Some don’t turn out well.”
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Iowa’s best kayaking & canoeing spots for beginners
You don’t need to be a paddling pro to enjoy Iowa’s waterways. From calm lakes to gentle rivers, these beginner-friendly spots are perfect for new paddlers.
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Iowa patients hit hard by GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood
All four of Iowa’s Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to block Medicaid patients from using Planned Parenthood for routine healthcare.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa June 30- July 6, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from June 30- July 6
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Iowa community college invests $1M in trades programs
Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic will invest nearly $1 million in vocational degree programs, including manufacturing, construction, electrical and plumbing training.
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‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers
A public health meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors turned tense Wednesday night as more than two dozen residents directed air quality questions at an Alliant Energy representative.
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Ashley Hinson fought for a tax break that benefits her own fortune
Records show a major Iowa Republican and millionaire Ashley Hinson has benefitted directly from tax changes she has championed.
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Former Whirlpool Amana worker speaks out on corporate greed in DC
“I’m standing here today because somebody has to say it out loud: Working people are not disposable. We are not line items on a spreadsheet. We are the reason these companies exist in the first place.”
