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JBS workers at 2 Iowa plants win back pensions in national contract
Meatpacking workers at JBS plants across the country, including two in Iowa, just ratified a first-ever national contract across all plants.
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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
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Plenty of putt-putt: 11 mini golf courses in Eastern Iowa
Mini golf is a fun activity for people of all ages, especially on outdoor courses during the warmer months. Check out this list of mini golf courses in Eastern Iowa.
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Millennials, here’s the biggest Iowa news story from the year you were born
Millennials know best that there’s never a dull moment in Iowa. Check out these 16 huge news stories from the years this generation hit the scene.
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Report: Majority of pregnancy-related deaths in Iowa could have been prevented
A newly released report found that 95% of pregnancy-related deaths in Iowa were preventable, and those deaths disproportionately affected women who are Hispanic and Black and on Medicaid.
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Fly fishing in Iowa: 6 beautiful & bountiful spots
Fishing is a popular pastime, but fly fishing offers a distinct experience. Here’s a list of the best places to go fly fishing in Iowa.
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What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia have to do with Iowa immigrants?
I saw a few “Free Kilmar” signs at the latest protest I covered this weekend, and for good reason: Folks are worried about what it means that the Trump administration is deporting people directly to a foreign torture prison with the flimsiest justification, and with no trial whatsoever. Kilmar Abrego Garcia came to this country at age 16 and is a SMART…
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Iowa farmers bridge generational gap through mentorship program
Iowa’s Labor4Learning program pairs experienced farmers with newcomers, creating mentorships that ease farmland transition and build agricultural skills.
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Immigrant rights group claims Iowa workers’ civil rights were violated in traffic stop
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa and community members from the Iowa City Catholic Worker filed a complaint with the state, alleging an Iowa State Trooper violated the civil rights of seven Latino construction workers during an April traffic stop. The complaint demands the state clarify its own requirements of law enforcement conducting immigration actions. Seven Latino…
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8 activists from Iowa who changed the game
Iowa has a rich history of activism that dates back centuries. Check out these eight heroes who have fought for all types of underrepresented groups.
