Mother’s Passing During Pandemic Spurred Figaro’s ‘Pro-Family’ Senate Run In QC District Posted August 10th, 2022 at 12:43pm by Amie Rivers Dr. Mary Kathleen Figaro, right, converses with Daniela Corrent during the candidate’s Fridays with Figaro at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Davenport on July 29, 2022. Full story →
‘Why Can’t We Profit As Well?’ Cedar Rapids Workers On Strike Ask Posted August 9th, 2022 at 10:33am by Amie Rivers Striking workers and supporters wave after a passing vehicle honked their support during a strike rally at Ingredion in Cedar Rapids on Aug. 5, 2022. Full story →
‘We’re Not Ready For The First Day Of School.’ Bus Drivers Fed Up In Cedar Rapids Posted August 9th, 2022 at 8:48am by Amie Rivers School bus drivers and members of the Teamsters in Cedar Rapids protest in front of the Aug. 8, 2022, school board meeting. Full story →
Cedar Rapids School Bus Drivers To Protest ‘Union Busting’ Efforts at Monday School Board Meeting Posted August 5th, 2022 at 3:07pm by Amie Rivers Full story →
Five Flags Center Workers In Dubuque Now Unionized Posted August 4th, 2022 at 3:29pm by Amie Rivers Full story →
Autopsy Report: Maquoketa Caves Shooter Stabbed, Strangled Victims Posted August 4th, 2022 at 10:23am by Amie Rivers Family photo via GoFundMe page Full story →
Cedar Rapids Factory Workers Go On Strike Posted August 2nd, 2022 at 5:00pm by Amie Rivers Unionized workers with Ingredion picket the company’s Cedar Rapids location on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Full story →
Amie Takes A Hike: Wildcat Den State Park Still Leaves A Mark Posted August 2nd, 2022 at 9:39am by Amie Rivers Green and rocky. Full story →
Union, Bridgestone Reach Tentative Agreement To Avoid Strike At Des Moines Plant Posted July 29th, 2022 at 10:50am by Amie Rivers Union members and supporters rally outside the Bridgestone/Firestone plant in Des Moines. Full story →
Burlington Case Workers Still On Strike After Nearly 3 Months Posted July 27th, 2022 at 10:21am by Amie Rivers Full story →