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The best (& wildest) new foods to munch on at the 2026 Iowa State Fair
From caviar-topped chicken nuggets to Parmesan ice cream, here are all the new foods to try at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.
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Pipeline exec accused of buying influence is now bankrolling Hinson
Bruce Rastetter’s carbon capture pipeline company got the power to seize Iowa farmland by eminent domain. Now he’s raising money for Ashley Hinson’s Senate campaign.
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6 late-summer & fall Pride events in Iowa to keep the celebration going
Iowa celebrated Pride Month with a bang in 2026, but the fun is continuing with these six fun late-summer and fall Pride events in Iowa. Here’s how to get in on them.
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How to vote on Election Day in Iowa
It’s Election Day, and you have done literally nothing to prepare for this. Don’t worry: You can still vote! Here’s how.
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A step-by-step guide on how to register to vote in 2026
Here is a complete guide on how to register to vote in Iowa.
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The 7 best places for kayaking near Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
Looking for the best places for kayaking near Iowa City and Cedar Rapids? From quiet lakes to scenic rivers, these paddling destinations are worth exploring.
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“Don’t like the war” and more of your letters, Aug. 4, 2026
“Question: Do you think Iran is trying to build a nuclear bomb, and if so, should they be allowed to have it?”
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa August 3-9, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from August 3-9, 2026.
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Report: Ashley Hinson took thousands from donors named in the Epstein files while declining to force their release
US Rep. Ashley Hinson accepted nearly $90,000 from billionaires who appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a new report. That includes $30,500 while she declined to sign the petition that would ultimately force the files’ release.
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Legal Haitian workers suddenly not legal: Iowa worker news and layoffs, July 30, 2026
Haitian workers who are here legally on Temporary Protected Status had that protection stripped away Monday, leaving 300,000 of them at risk of deportation—including many in Waterloo.
