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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa June 30- July 6, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from June 30- July 6
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Iowa community college invests $1M in trades programs
Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic will invest nearly $1 million in vocational degree programs, including manufacturing, construction, electrical and plumbing training.
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‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers
A public health meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors turned tense Wednesday night as more than two dozen residents directed air quality questions at an Alliant Energy representative.
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Ashley Hinson fought for a tax break that benefits her own fortune
Records show a major Iowa Republican and millionaire Ashley Hinson has benefitted directly from tax changes she has championed.
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Former Whirlpool Amana worker speaks out on corporate greed in DC
“I’m standing here today because somebody has to say it out loud: Working people are not disposable. We are not line items on a spreadsheet. We are the reason these companies exist in the first place.”
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40% of Iowans can’t afford rent and bills: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for June 25, 2026
Almost half of US households didn’t earn enough money to meet basic needs in 2024, according to a new study. In Iowa, we’re doing a little better than average, with 60% of us able to make rent and utilities on time—but it varies widely by county.
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Your guide to celebrating Fourth of July in the Des Moines metro
Communities across the Des Moines area will offer fireworks, parades and more to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday this Fourth.
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18 free things to do with kids this summer in Iowa
From splash pads and beaches to library adventures and outdoor movies, here are 18 free things to do with kids in Iowa this summer.
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“Are these emails just about gay people?” Your letters, June 23, 2026
“I don’t care about gay people. What about straight people. What do we get.”
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa June 23-28, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from June 23-28.
