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Guest Post: What Private Schools Get Wrong About Iowa’s School Vouchers
The Students First Act will continue to hobble Iowa’s public schools while providing subsidies to private school parents who typically have the resources to cover the cost of their children’s tuition. The claims some are making—that such a program is more equitable—are untrue. On Aug. 18, Iowa PBS’s Iowa Press hosted Josh Bowar, Sioux Center…
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Iowa Wine and Beer Festivals to Put on Your Fall 2023 Calendar
As we head into the last few months of 2023, raise a glass and mark your calendar for these wine and beer festivals happening across the state. Cheers!
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The Iowa Twinkie And 63 Other New State Fair Foods To Try
Want to try something new at the 2023 Iowa State Fair? Here are all 64 new food, dessert and drink options (and they’re not ALL fried and on a stick).
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Geo Treasure Hunting in Iowa: Your Guide to Rockhounding in the Hawkeye State
Iowa is home to some of the best geode hunting in the US. Here’s how to find them—and lots of other rocks—on your next treasure hunt.
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Iowans Gave Us the ‘Scoop’ on the 30 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Iowa
Looking for the best ice cream in Iowa? Look no further: Iowans gave us the scoop on the Top 30 places to cool off with a sweet treat.
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Take a Free Yoga Class at an Iowa Park This Summer
If you’re looking to get outside for a low-impact workout, several cities around Iowa have you covered. Take a look at the cities offering yoga classes this summer:
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Fed Rescue Plan ‘Funding Was A Lifeline’ Says Coralville Mayor
During the thick of the pandemic, among the issues that troubled Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster and other community leaders was figuring out how to make up for lost revenue while also trying to maintain city services many residents relied on. “We were very concerned with the impact that the pandemic was having on our more…
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Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling Centers
With hotter temperatures in the forecast this week than Iowa has seen all year, cooling centers are opening up around the state where people can recover in an air conditioned place for free.
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Bicycle-Friendly Iowa Route Maps Just Dropped for 2023-2024
As cyclists crossed the state for RAGBRAI, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it just released its latest bicycle map for the 2023-24 season.
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Where’s the Best Barbecue in Iowa? Here are 13 Locally Owned BBQ Joints Iowans Love
The Hawkeye State leads the nation in pork production—so you’re gonna find some of the best barbecue joints anywhere in the Midwest right here in Iowa. We’ve got a list of 13 that are owned by locals.
