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Don’t sleep on these Iowa union member discounts & perks
Being an Iowa union member boasts tons of benefits—from discounts at local businesses to savings on cell phone plans. Learn where and how you can save in Iowa.
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Learn about 10 innovators & inventors from Iowa
There are several amazing innovators and inventors from Iowa, some of whom may surprise you. Here are 10 you need to know.
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Davenport building collapse investigation reveals years of ignored warnings and regulatory breakdown
After the Scott County Attorney stonewalled its release, the public can finally read the state’s investigation into the deadly collapse of the Davenport Hotel. Inside: cash workers, altered reports, and a runaway landlord. Andrew Wold stood in a metal fabrication shop off State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa. It was the last Sunday of a hot…
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Don’t miss the June 7 scrap metal drop-off in West Des Moines
West Des Moines hosts free appliance & scrap metal drop-off June 7, 8 am-noon at Public Services East. Bring electronics, appliances, and metal items!
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The woman who prompted Ernst’s ‘We’re all going to die’ remark is running for Iowa House
The woman who told Sen. Joni Ernst that “people will die” if she votes to cut Medicaid said the senator’s mock apology a day later was “deeply insensitive” toward people who could lose health care. India May of Charles City is a registered nurse, a county death investigator, and a library director in Northeast Iowa.…
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7 Iowa zipline adventures for every thrill level
Iowa’s many ziplines offer experiences ranging from heart-pumping to relaxing. Discover the Iowa zipline best suited for your preferred thrill level.
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Your guide to the 2025 hunting seasons in Iowa
Looking to nab some deer or ducks to stock your meat freezer this year? Here are the 2025 hunting seasons in Iowa, divided by animal for ease of use.
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Find your passion at Drake University summer camps
Discover your passion at Drake University’s 2025 summer camps! From voice training to business innovation, find the perfect program for high schoolers.
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River rafting in Iowa: What to know & where to go
Interested in river rafting in Iowa? To help you plan your next trip, here’s a list of some of the best spots, along with other helpful info you should know.
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Nurses are overworked. Rivers Hills workers hope unionization helps
Workers at River Hills Community Health Centers in south central Iowa were fed up with being overworked and seeing their patients suffer as a result. So they decided to unionize. Over a hundred workers across six River Hills clinics announced this week in Ottumwa they would unite under River Hills United, affiliating themselves with Teamsters Local 90. Rivers…
