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Discover hidden gems at Iowa’s Pikes Peak State Park
Discover Iowa’s Pikes Peak State Park, where dramatic Mississippi River views meet hidden waterfalls, Native American burial mounds, and centuries of history atop 500-foot bluffs.
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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Iowa Starting Line: 10 years of doing things differently. What you can learn.
We’ve built up an important community that has stood up for Iowans. What a world. Amidst all the stupidity and suffering so far in 2025, our team has had one small reason to celebrate: Iowa Starting Line turned 10 years old earlier this year. It’s a minor miracle that Starting Line has survived this long—launching…
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651 laid off at Whirlpool in Amana
On Tuesday, news broke that 651 Iowans are soon to be laid off by June 1 from Whirlpool in Amana. That’s about a third of its workforce.
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Shattering stigma: Iowa woman shares her abortion story to empower others
There are different types of people who seek abortions. Here is the story of one of those women—the everyday woman who accidentally got pregnant.
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‘What changed, Chuck?’ Grassley faces angry crowd at Iowa town hall
Angry constituents greeted Sen. Chuck Grassley at a town hall in North Iowa on Friday morning.
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Don’t miss the second annual Iowa Disability Film Festival
The Iowa Disability Film Festival is stepping into the spotlight this March, bringing films that center disability to the big screen.
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Informative AND fun factory tours in Iowa
Check out these informative and fun behind-the-scenes factory tours across the state of Iowa.
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March Madness: 6 sports bars locals love in Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Get your brackets ready and check out this list of sports bars across the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area that locals love to frequent during this season of courtside madness.
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You won’t want to miss these 7 spring festivals in Iowa
This Spring, mark your calendar to attend these Spring festivals in Iowa.
