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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Ottumwa Job Corps program, training 240 at-risk youth, faces Trump axe
Despite its success, Ottumwa Job Corps is among the 99 programs the Trump Administration is shutting down. The closure eliminates over 100 jobs in small town Iowa, displacing the 240 at-risk youths served by the program. When Ajai Long finished high school, she found herself spiraling. Instability at home led her to couch-hop. Couch-hopping left…
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‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.’ How to stay cool in Iowa summers
As temperatures continue to rise in Iowa, here are some things you can do to stay safe in the heat this summer: What is the WBGT? Understanding the WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and how it differs from the heat index can help you make the right decisions regarding staying outside in extreme heat. The National…
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9 of the most dazzling Fourth of July fireworks shows in Iowa
No matter where you live in the Hawkeye state, you’ll be able to enjoy dazzling displays of Fourth of July fireworks.
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Working news you can use, plus Iowa layoffs this month
Here’s a quick look at the week’s top news affecting Iowa workers and the workplace:
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Tenants union in Johnson Co. unveils demands on owner Havenpark
Residents are calling on Havenpark to institute “a two-year moratorium on lot rent increases” and said park owners needed “to provide clean, safe drinkable water, essential park maintenance, and responsive on-site management in all parks.”
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Cancer in Iowa: We want to hear your stories
Why is cancer in Iowa growing so fast? What are the causes? And how could our leaders be helping us?
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Iowa constitutional law professor launches third bid against GOP Congresswoman
Christina Bohannan is taking another shot at unseating embattled US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, after losing by just 799 votes in 2024. Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan wants another rematch in 2026. She lost to US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2024 in a nationally-discussed squeaker that came down to just 799 votes. “Mariannette Miller-Meeks has had…
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Iowa Board of Regents tries banning university courses that teach about social justice
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill this session banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and trainings by “public entities,” including Iowa’s public universities. And they spelled out exactly what they don’t want us to learn about: “unconscious or implicit bias, cultural appropriation, allyship, transgender ideology, microaggressions, group marginalization, anti-racism, systemic oppression, social justice, intersectionality, neopronouns, heteronormativity,…
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Don’t sleep on these Iowa union member discounts & perks
Being an Iowa union member boasts tons of benefits—from discounts at local businesses to savings on cell phone plans. Learn where and how you can save in Iowa.
