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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 14-20, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from July 14-20, 2026.
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Iowa’s rural counties are losing SNAP fastest under new federal work rules
Iowa’s food assistance rolls have shrunk by tens of thousands since Republicans passed their signature tax and spending law — and the state’s own data shows rural, aging counties are being hit hardest.
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Iowa City clinic closure leaves eastern Iowa in reproductive healthcare desert
The state has implemented a new law restricting how Iowans can access abortion medication. The shift lands as Eastern Iowans are losing their premier physical safety net for reproductive care.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 7-13, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from July 7-13, 2026.
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Pesticide ruling strips rights of Iowa cancer patients
Cancer patients in Iowa will be unable to seek legal action against chemical makers thanks to a new pesticide ruling from the US Supreme Court.
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Iowa’s best kayaking & canoeing spots for beginners
You don’t need to be a paddling pro to enjoy Iowa’s waterways. From calm lakes to gentle rivers, these beginner-friendly spots are perfect for new paddlers.
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Iowa patients hit hard by GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood
All four of Iowa’s Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to block Medicaid patients from using Planned Parenthood for routine healthcare.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa June 30- July 6, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from June 30- July 6
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Iowa community college invests $1M in trades programs
Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic will invest nearly $1 million in vocational degree programs, including manufacturing, construction, electrical and plumbing training.
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Ashley Hinson fought for a tax break that benefits her own fortune
Records show a major Iowa Republican and millionaire Ashley Hinson has benefitted directly from tax changes she has championed.
