WATCH: University of Northern Iowa students protest ICE
University of Northern Iowa students gathered Thursday to stand in solidarity with Minnesota and protest ICE.
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2026
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Amie Rivers
Amie Rivers is Iowa Starting Line's newsletter editor. She writes the weekly Worker’s Almanac edition of Iowa Starting Line, featuring a roundup of the worker news you need to know. Previously, she was an award-winning journalist at the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier; now, she very much enjoys making TikToks and memes and getting pet photos in her inbox.
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Jan
2026
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Another rural hospital closes in Ottumwa: News and layoffs from the Iowa Worker’s Almanac
Worker-focused news from the Jan. 22 edition of the Iowa Worker's Almanac: $15 minimum wage on the table: Iowa House Democrats unveiled a sweeping agenda last week that includes raising Iowa’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, establishing mandatory paid family leave,...
Jan
2026
23
3 work-related bills to watch in the Iowa Legislature
The Iowa Legislature is officially back in session. Here are three worker-focused bills you should be paying attention to, and whether they have a chance of becoming law.
Jan
2026
16
When Iowa farmers can expect bailout payments: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news
Iowa Worker's Almanac layoffs and news briefs for Jan. 15, 2026:
Jan
2026
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Big layoffs=bad press? Welcome to ‘forever layoffs’
Companies don't generally want the bad press that goes along with big layoffs. So some are trying something new, "rolling layoffs," and it may be even more insidious.
Jan
2026
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WATCH: Iowans demand justice for Renee Nicole Good
Iowans around the state gathered this weekend to protest ICE and demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a Minnesota mother of three shot and killed by a federal agent.
Jan
2026
8
Affordability will be focus for Iowa Dems this year: Iowa Worker’s Almanac news and layoffs
Iowa House Democrats say they will focus on affordability in the upcoming legislative session, with plans for lowering property taxes, helping young Iowans buy their first homes, raising the minimum wage, and supporting the state's workers.
Jan
2026
8
Iowa City Starbucks strikers shut down their store; here’s why
For the past month, Iowa City Starbucks workers have been on an unfair labor practice strike—even succeeding in shutting down the store. Here's why.
Dec
2025
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UnityPoint nurses likely win union vote: Iowa Worker’s Almanac
UnityPoint nurses likely win union: With a vote of 871-666, despite 251 ballots being challenged, the math is mathing in favor of the 1,776 Des Moines-based nurses getting to unionize with Teamsters.
Dec
2025
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Des Moines Allegiant pilot warns a strike could be coming
An Allegiant pilot based in Des Moines says pilots have been negotiating with the airline for five years just to get the same pay other pilots get.
