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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 28-May 5, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 28-May 5, 2026 For May Day Strong events, click here. Candidate meet and greets: US Senate candidate Josh Turek:6 p.m. Friday, Des Moines US Senate candidate Zach Wahls:11 a.m. Tuesday, Orange City2 p.m. Tuesday, Storm Lake7 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant US House District 2 candidate Lindsay James:…
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25 May Day events in Iowa
Your weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.
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8 restaurants in Des Moines where kids can eat for free
In this economy, free food is a blessing we can’t take for granted. Check out these Des Moines restaurants offering free kids’ meals once a week.
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Hy-Vee store workers not included in ‘Employees PAC’: Reader letters for April 21, 2026
Readers sound off on Iowa issues: April 21, 2026
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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
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Iowa remains among worst states for new cancer cases
Data from the new Iowa Cancer Registry showed the state remains among the worst states in the nation for new cases of the disease.
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Iowa stoners: Here are the best cross-border deals at dispensaries for 4/20
Recreational weed isn’t legal in Iowa, so check out these dispensaries offering 4/20 deals in our border states, from Missouri to Illinois and Minnesota.
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Cajun Belle thriving in Johnston after Texas man makes Iowa his home
From filé gumbo to kolaches: Get to know the food from Zach Hollier at Cajun Belle Zack Hollier’s southeast Texas drawl can lull you into a dreamy state as you listen to him share tales of the dishes his grandmother used to make. Those same dishes bring back memories of his childhood on the bayou,…
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What’s up with the HyVee Employees PAC? Reader letters for April 14, 2026
Readers soundoff on Iowa issues: April 14, 2026 HyVee bothsidesing: “I saw your piece about grocery shopping in Iowa. Thanks!I don’t know if this has ever been investigated by ISL, but there is a HyVee Employees PAC that takes in and distributes a fair amount of money to political candidates. …Some time ago I wrote the…
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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 14-21, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 14-21, 2026
