When it comes to tipping, figuring out the correct amount to give was difficult enough before we entered a pandemic. Nowadays, the art of tipping has taken on a life of its own as using delivery-based services becomes increasingly more common. Do you really need to...
Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
It’s been two and a half years since Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election and incited a deadly attack on the US Capitol, but the former president and 2024 Republican frontrunner appears to be on the verge of facing accountability for his...
Judge Rules Against Railroad After Iowa Worker Hit In Head
A judge ruled against a railroad company and in favor of a southeast Iowa rail worker who was hit in the head by a sign placed too close to the tracks.
Ryan Melton Taking Another Run At Iowa’s 4th District Seat
Ryan Melton wants a rematch with US Rep. Randy Feenstra for the right to represent Iowa's 4th Congressional District. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, has represented the district since 2021 and is seeking a third term in 2024. In their 2022 race, Feenstra captured...
Why Giraffes Have Long Necks, Why Crows Are So Smart, and 23 Other Amazing Evolution Facts
Stacker compiled a list of 25 animal evolution questions and answers to explain some of those mysteries, from why giraffes have such long necks to how ants can carry 50 times their body weight.
Judge Places Temporary Block On Iowa’s New Abortion Ban
Abortion in Iowa is legal again up to 20 weeks. Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin granted a temporary injunction on Monday to block enforcement of the new law which banned abortion around six weeks, too early for most to know they’re pregnant. “The...
Looking to Support an LGBTQ Business? Check Out This New Iowa City-Area Directory
“By asking a business if they’re LGBT-friendly or a transgender safe space, that sends a message to the community, because those people need to know expressly that they are welcome there.”
Ron DeSantis Says He Would Sign National Abortion Ban
If elected president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would support a national six-week ban on abortion. The Sunshine State Republican who is seeking the 2024 GOP nomination confirmed he would support the nationwide abortion ban after former Fox News host Tucker...
Reynolds Signs Iowa Abortion Ban Bill At Evangelical Summit
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Iowa's new six-week abortion ban into law in front of about 2,000 evangelical Christians at the Family Leader Summit in Des Moines on Friday. “The passage of this legislation by even a wider margin this time sends an unmistakable message,”...
Mike Pence Tries To ‘Both Sides’ Jan. 6 Attack at Iowa Event
Former vice president and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence was targeted by angry supporters of former President Donald Trump during the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol Building, but he now says he would not classify that event as an “insurrection.” Pence...