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Rob Sand unveils healthcare plan targeting Iowa’s cancer crisis, Medicaid privatization
Iowa’s cancer rate is the fastest-rising in the nation—Rob Sand says his plan would do something about it.
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Luther College student goes to World Bank with big ideas on helping small farmers
Can access to technology help small farmers in Iowa make money? This Luther College student says it can–and he told world financial leaders to prioritize it this month.
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MercyOne to close two South Des Moines clinics, citing expected Medicaid cuts
MercyOne is closing two South Des Moines clinics in June, and the health system is pointing to expected Medicaid cuts—the same cuts US Rep. Zach Nunn voted for—as part of the reason why.
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JD Vance’s Iowa visit canceled as Trump’s embattled farm bill is ‘in big trouble’
JD Vance has nixed a planned Iowa visit this week, rescheduling his campaign stop with Rep. Zach Nunn to May 4.
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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.
