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ACLU warns Iowa voter privacy at risk after Paul Pate shares data with DOJ
Civil liberties advocates and Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman are sounding the alarm over the Iowa Secretary of State’s decision to surrender sensitive voter data to federal authorities.
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The best early-fall activities in Iowa (before peak season crowds)
Take advantage of late August and early September to get outside and enjoy some of the best seasonal activities in Iowa.
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What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026
EPI has a nifty new calculator that tells you exactly how much your state’s (or metro’s) taxpayers are paying for the billions of dollars ICE is getting, and what that could pay for instead.
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Report: Hinson’s husband arranges meetings between Iowa delegation and insurance lobby
New reporting shows US Rep. Ashley Hinson’s husband has brokered meetings between insurance lobbyists and Iowa’s entire congressional delegation, including his wife.
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Trone Garriott announces plan to close loopholes in House’s stock trading ban
US Rep. Zach Nunn has already signed onto a congressional stock trading ban bill. His Democratic challenger says it’s toothless, and her new agenda would fix it.
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11 fun (and free!) Labor Day events in Iowa
Looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend without spending a fortune? Here are free concerts, festivals, parades and more happening across Iowa.
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It pays (literally) to be a poll worker in Iowa
Learn about poll worker requirements, eligibility, training, pay, and how to sign up to serve as a poll worker in Iowa.
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Zach Lahn says his Kansas private school is a model for reinventing education. Here’s what that model looks like.
The Republican running for governor wants Iowa schools to look like the private school he co-founded in Kansas. A look at that school’s own numbers reveals underpaid teachers and a policy that turns away most kids with disabilities.
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Black-owned restaurants in Iowa: Where to eat
Celebrate National Black Business Month (or any time of year) by supporting Black-owned restaurants in Iowa, from soul food and Caribbean cuisine to West African favorites.
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Report: Zach Lahn’s personal loans sustain Kansas school he touts as better model
Iowa GOP governor nominee Zach Lahn celebrates success of Wonder, won’t explain school’s $4.5M debt.
