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Hy-Vee store workers not included in ‘Employees PAC’: Reader letters for April 21, 2026
Readers sound off on Iowa issues: April 21, 2026
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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
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Rob Sand unveils cannabis legalization plan, a potential solution to Iowa’s $1.4 billion budget hole
Iowa faces a serious budget challenge. This 4/20, Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand wants the state to stop sending cannabis tax dollars to Illinois and Minnesota—and instead put it to use for Iowans. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand announced a plan Monday to legalize, tax, and regulate adult-use cannabis in Iowa. Sand framed the…
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Opinion: How Rob Sand flipped two key advantages Republicans held in Iowa
Iowa Starting Line founder Pat Rynard breaks down how Rob Sand spent years taking two of Iowa Republicans’ biggest political advantages away from them — and why that is pivotal in his race for governor. Five years ago, I invited Iowa’s top Democratic leaders and candidates to a presentation to raise the alarm on the…
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Iowa remains among worst states for new cancer cases
Data from the new Iowa Cancer Registry showed the state remains among the worst states in the nation for new cases of the disease.
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Iowa stoners: Here are the best cross-border deals at dispensaries for 4/20
Recreational weed isn’t legal in Iowa, so check out these dispensaries offering 4/20 deals in our border states, from Missouri to Illinois and Minnesota.
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Ashley Hinson, Iowa GOP accepted donations from megadonor accused in 2019 sex trafficking sting
Billionaire John W. Childs is back to seeding Republican campaigns with large checks after his 2019 solicitation charges related to a sex trafficking sting were dropped. Records show his deep pockets are helping Iowa’s Congressional delegation as they prepare for the 2026 midterms. [Update: After publication, a reader pointed out that John Childs of Vero…
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Cajun Belle thriving in Johnston after Texas man makes Iowa his home
From filé gumbo to kolaches: Get to know the food from Zach Hollier at Cajun Belle Zack Hollier’s southeast Texas drawl can lull you into a dreamy state as you listen to him share tales of the dishes his grandmother used to make. Those same dishes bring back memories of his childhood on the bayou,…
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207 UnityPoint West Des Moines workers losing jobs: News and layoffs April 16, 2026
UnityPoint announced Wednesday it would lay off 207 information technology workers in West Des Moines, saying it was outsourcing that work to save money.
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The job market sucks: Here’s how Iowa colleges are helping students land good jobs after graduation
It’s a tough job market for recent college graduates right now. But at least two colleges in Iowa are trying to help bridge the workforce gap.
