After a summer of back-to-back headlines addressing reproductive rights in Iowa, many college students face frustration and confusion in what is supposed to be one of the most memorable, formative times in their life. But when your bodily autonomy is up for grabs, how...
Video Highlights From Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner
The Iowa GOP held its Lincoln Dinner on July 28 and 13 Republican presidential candidates spoke at the event at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Here a few highlights from some of the speakers: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Hayley calls for mental competency...
New Biden Rule Will Expand Mental Health Coverage—Here’s How
President Joe Biden this week announced new steps to improve mental health care in America, proposing a new rule that would require private health insurance companies to offer the same level of mental health benefits that they offer for physical health benefits. The...
Prosecutors: Trump Tried to Have Security Footage Deleted to Hide Evidence
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday filed new charges against former president Donald Trump in relation to his mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House, providing new evidence that Trump sought to have security camera footage at his private...
Take a Free Yoga Class at an Iowa Park This Summer
If you’re looking to get outside for a low-impact workout, several cities around Iowa have you covered. Take a look at the cities offering yoga classes this summer:
Can You Get Some of Facebook’s $725M Settlement? Find Out Here.
Meta’s Facebook recently reached a $725 million settlement tied to privacy violations. Here’s the story: Last year, Meta agreed to resolve accusations that Facebook improperly shared consumers’ personal information. More specifically, that Facebook “allowed British...
Guest Post: Making Iowa Better for Black Residents By Confronting Those in Power
We have enough data that identify what the challenges are. What remains for us to do is to summon the will to confront and defeat those pernicious forces!
Iowa Sen. Dickey Arrested At RAGBRAI For Arguing With Cop
Iowa Sen. Adrian Dickey was arrested Monday after refusing law enforcement orders to stop blocking a roadway during RAGBRAI.
Fed Rescue Plan ‘Funding Was A Lifeline’ Says Coralville Mayor
During the thick of the pandemic, among the issues that troubled Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster and other community leaders was figuring out how to make up for lost revenue while also trying to maintain city services many residents relied on. “We were very concerned...
Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling Centers
With hotter temperatures in the forecast this week than Iowa has seen all year, cooling centers are opening up around the state where people can recover in an air conditioned place for free.