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Kinnick Stadium to host EA Sports tournament to raise money for children’s hospital
Gamers will take over Kinnick Stadium this weekend to compete in a College Football 26 tournament for charity.
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Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Upcoming layoffs and news for workers
What does a government shutdown mean for you? Politico has some good information here. (Also, the National Labor Relations Board site appears to be down, possibly because of this, so you may not be able to click on the links related to union efforts.) Gaining back the public space to assist workers: A group of 200 people gathered…
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Le Mars Kemps workers win strike, raises, pension
Another group of workers won a pension back; it’s spreading! Around 186 workers at Kemps, a dairy plant in Le Mars, have won raises, a new health care plan, and a defined benefit pension in their first-ever work stoppage at the plant. The workers, who are organized with Teamsters Local 554, were on strike for 27 hours before coming…
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Hundreds gather for ‘protective accompaniment’ event outside Cedar Rapids ICE office
More than 200 people rallied at Escucha Mi Voz Iowa’s “protective accompaniment” event on Wednesday to support families and individuals during their routine immigration check-ins at Cedar Rapids ICE Field Office.
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What we know about Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Superintendent arrested by ICE
The former Des Moines Public School superintendent’s arrest by ICE has garnered international attention and prompted a closer look at his background.
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We sent Iowans nitrate tests to check their water. Here’s what they found
We sent out 100 nitrate tests to Iowans across the state, who found levels that exceeded safety guidelines. Experts say these levels may increase cancer risk.
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Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Sept. 26: Layoffs and news for the working class
This week’s Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs: Iowa ranks 43rd for teachers: A new WalletHub ranking puts Iowa 43rd of the 50 states and DC for teachers, taking into account opportunity, competition, academic, and work environment. “Iowa schools used to be our state’s crown jewel, so much so that we put ‘Foundation in Education’ on our quarter,”…
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150+ interviews, zero job offers: Iowa job market ‘rough,’ says grad
The Iowa job market is abysmal right now, and one recent University of Iowa graduate is frustrated with how “rough” it is.
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How can policymakers help reduce Iowa’s cancer rates?
To help reduce Iowa’s cancer rates, the government will need to take action. We’ve got some ideas on where to start.
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Why Rob Sand is singing ‘America, the Beautiful’ at rallies
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand has been starting his campaign stops across Iowa with an unusual ritual: leading crowds in singing “America the Beautiful.” Sand, the current state auditor, has held town halls in venues ranging from churches to breweries, where he encourages attendees from different political parties to acknowledge each other before joining together…
