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6 employment resources for Iowans with disabilities
Learn more about organizations across Iowa doing their part to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) find suitable employment.
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Fall bird migrations in Iowa and where to spot them
Fall in Iowa is a birder’s paradise, as bird migrations take over the skies. Find out what birds you can spot and when.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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The 7 top spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, according to local foodies
Local foodies helped us curate a list of the best spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, Iowa.
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The fascinating story behind Lake Sugema’s name
Learn about Lake Sugema, from its history and how it was named to the wildlife that calls it home.
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7 Iowa baseball teams to cheer on
It’s Iowa baseball season! And while we may not have our own Major League baseball team, there are plenty of Minor League teams to cheer on.
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Case against Iowa abortion ban dropped, IA Supreme Court makes success unlikely
Because of an Iowa Supreme Court ruling from June, it’s unlikely the case against Iowa’s near-total abortion ban would succeed.
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Access to birth control in Iowa is down. Here’s why it matters
Studies show Iowans aren’t getting birth control because they don’t have access to a clinic and/or it’s too expensive. That’s not good for people’s health, but there are clinics trying to close that gap.
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VIDEOS: Iowa abortion ban’s path to enaction
During the special legislative session in which Iowa lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban, Iowans plead for their lives in urging lawmakers to vote no. One of those Iowans was Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz, a University of Iowa professor and mother of two, who was told by doctors that another pregnancy would be life-threatening for her. “If…
