Sioux City Jail Almost 40% More Expensive Than Voters Agreed To
The initial estimate for the new Woodbury County Jail has gone up by 40%. If costs keep going up like they are, "we could be the most expensive jail in the Unit... Read more.
Davenport Residents Not Shocked By Building’s Collapse
Residents and those who have been inside an 80-unit apartment building that partially collapsed Sunday say they were not surprised by it, as the building was in... Read more.
What Does Iowa’s ‘Right to Work’ Law Mean?
You may have heard the phrase "right to work," as in, "Iowa is a right-to-work state." But what does right-to-work mean, and how does that government policy imp... Read more.
Waterloo Bans Conversion Therapy On LGBTQ Youth
The Waterloo City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting a “medical or mental health professional” from attempting to change a child’s sexual... Read more.
Iowans Shout Out Their Favorites for Teacher Appreciation Week
We asked you to name a teacher who impacted your life, and got these wonderful stories (plus added our favorites!):... Read more.
Grinnell College Workers Strike For Wages, Discrimination Protections
Some student workers at Grinnell College are on strike as of Wednesday to raise wages and to create better on-the-job discrimination and harassment protections ... Read more.
Iowa Mayor Didn’t Want to Sign Pride Month Proclamation. Residents Changed His Mind.
After initially saying he wouldn't sign a Pride Month proclamation because of "my Christian beliefs," the mayor of Cedar Falls relented. Here's why.... Read more.
4 Ways Iowa GOP Lawmakers Are Attacking Students’ Rights
If you'd like to remember what lawmakers tried or succeeded in passing in 2023 to make life harder for the youth, bookmark this one.... Read more.
Southeast Iowa Meatpacking Workers Forming Union
Meatpacking workers in southeast Iowa are now—officially—gearing up to organize into labor unions at their respective workplaces.... Read more.
12 Taco Bell Workers In Spencer Win Double Back Pay In Wage Theft Case
A dozen workers at a Taco Bell restaurant in northwest Iowa will get double their back pay after the restaurant's manager was found to have shorted their checks... Read more.