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Surviving cancer in Iowa: Caregivers, advocates share their stories
Cancer in Iowa isn’t just about the research studies and the statistics. Real Iowans and their families are behind each diagnosis.
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Sen. Claire Celsi remembered for her passion and outspokenness
The Democratic state senator from West Des Moines died on Oct. 6 after a bout with an undisclosed illness. West Des Moines resident Al Womble will always remember the first time he met Iowa Sen. Claire Celsi. Womble, a union organizer by trade, was an active volunteer in the Iowa Democratic Party and its Polk…
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Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest
30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.
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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,”…
