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The wildest April weather Iowa has ever had
Iowa’s April weather can turn extreme fast. From historic blizzards to record tornado outbreaks, discover the wildest April storms in Hawkeye State history.
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How River Hills health care workers won their union in Iowa
Health care workers aren’t largely unionized across the country. But that’s now changing. In Iowa, a second hospital system’s workers have unionized. Here’s how they did it.
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Trump tries to take control of Iowa’s ‘secure’ mail-in voting system
Trump’s new executive order would require Iowa to submit its mail voter list for federal approval before each election — a move election experts say is unconstitutional and courts are likely to block. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday targeting mail-in voting nationwide, creating new federal oversight over a system Iowa election officials…
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More workers say they’re struggling than thriving: Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Mar. 26, 2026
More workers report struggling in their lives (49%) than thriving (46%), and more news and layoffs from the Mar. 26, 2026, edition of the Iowa Worker’s Almanac.
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Why Iowa women’s wages have gotten worse in 2026
Thursday, March 26, is Equal Pay Day, a day highlighting how much less the average American woman makes compared to the average American man.
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Iowans are struggling to pay their bills—Dems push ‘Energy Bills Relief Act’ to curb costs
Rising electricity bills in Iowa are putting pressure on household budgets. Lawmakers in Washington have introduced a proposal to tackle those rising costs.
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Wildflowers in Iowa: Experts share what to know & where to go
Explore the stunning wildflowers in Iowa with our expert-backed guide covering top trails, bloom timelines, and 10 easy-to-identify flowers to find this year.
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Here’s who will be on your Iowa primary ballot in 2026
The Iowa Secretary of State’s office Monday released the finalized list of candidates who will appear on the June 2, 2026 primary.
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Donations needed for Cedar Rapids TSA workers: Iowa Worker’s Almanac for Mar. 19, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news briefs for Mar. 19, 2026: “Eastern Iowa Airport seeks donations for TSA workers“ Do you work for the Iowa City school district? Tell me if this Reddit poster is telling the truth. Man on the Move gets moving: A group that collects donations of businesswear for men reported serving 180 clients in and around…
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Teachers at Iowa’s public colleges say these bills threaten freedom of speech
“They’re all trying to reign in higher education in some way, from a conservative perspective,” said Dr. Chris Martin. “It’s something that Iowans never asked for.”
