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More Iowans leave state for abortion care as demand for help surges
Since Iowa’s near-total abortion ban went into effect in July 2024, the number of residents seeking abortion care outside the state has surged dramatically. So has the number of people turning to abortion funds for help.
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Iowa students will have to watch inaccurate video thanks to Republican lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill that will make students watch a medically inaccurate video on fetal development. A pregnancy education bill, Senate File 175 (SF175), has passed both houses of the Iowa Legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature. If signed, it will require students in grades 5-12 to view a fetal development…
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Planned Parenthood closures leave one abortion clinic in Iowa
Planned Parenthood is contracting amid the federal government’s moves to freeze and reduce funding for OB-GYN care across the nation. Four clinics will close in Iowa. Planned Parenthood announced this month it is closing four clinics in Iowa, news that comes as Republicans nationally are preparing to defund the major provider of reproductive health services…
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Iowa pumps brakes on crypto ATM transaction fees
A new law caps daily crypto ATM transactions at $1,000, limits fees to 15% of the transaction amount, and requires operators to provide full refunds when customers can prove they’ve been scammed. The law also mandates written warnings for customers and gives Iowa’s attorney general authority to levy hefty fines against operators who violate the…
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Mouse droppings, ants, expired food found at these Iowa restaurants
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 21, 2025 Mouse droppings, ants and expired food found after Iowa restaurant inspections. State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past five weeks, including offenses related to rodents, expired food and operating without a license. The findings…
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15 fascinating facts about Iowa-born John Wayne on his birthday
Discover 15 fun facts about Iowa’s Western treasure, the one and only John Wayne.
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Explore the vision for West Des Moines’ Legacy Woods
Discover Legacy Woods: West Des Moines’ newest natural haven where history meets nature. A community-driven oasis with trails, orchards, and outdoor spaces for all to enjoy.
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Things to do as an adult in Iowa that rival summer camp fun
Do you miss the feeling of going away to summer camp now that you’re an adult? Here are some things to do as an adult that rival that level of fun.
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Iowa’s student botanists catalog and conserve plants at Macbride
The Macbride Nature Recreation Area’s Vascular Plant Inventory Project catalogs plant species, aiding conservation and offering hands-on student experience.
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Report: House Republicans’ tax bill heavily favors wealthy Americans
Analysis shows the richest 1% would receive $121 billion in tax cuts while the poorest fifth see only 1% of the benefit. Republicans in the US House of Representatives spent the week before Memorial Day pushing through a sweeping tax and spending package. It’s a major victory for President Donald Trump, containing a slew of…
