We don't hold student leaders to the same standards as local, state, and national politicians. But the Iowa GOP got involved in backing an impeached student president. And what they're willing to excuse tells us everything.
There's no such thing as plastic "recycling"—Karin Stein, the Iowa field organizer for Moms Clean Air Force and Eco Madres, explains.
Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:
Brenntag Des Moines workers have been locked out of work by their employer. But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?
Teamsters Local 90 is holding a community rally in support of Brenntag Des Moines workers today (Thursday, Feb, 26) at 3 p.m. at the plant, located at 1979 N.E. 54th Ave. in Des Moines. They're asking the public to come out and show support.
Judge: City’s arrest of critic is ‘quintessential viewpoint discrimination’ by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Declaring that a citizen was “targeted because he criticized the police department and city leadership,” a federal judge has ruled...
Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa for Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
From a French bakery to a pet spa to a plant shop, discover Cedar Rapids’ top women-owned businesses.
On the Iowa House floor on Thursday, Rep. Josh Turek, D-Council Bluffs, called Republicans’ proposal a double standard for public and private schools.
Every year, Iowa Republicans announce a school funding increase. Every year, it doesn’t keep up with inflation. After a decade, schools are $270 million behind where they need to be. So Republicans aren’t changing the funding. They’re trying to change the story.
