Politics
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New study finds that air pollution could be threatening the success of IVF treatment
Researchers looked at the air pollution levels while the donor eggs were developing and the 72 days when the sperm was developing and found a link between an increase in exposure to air pollution and lower embryo quality and egg survival in both cases.
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Big business, right-wing group thank Reynolds for tax cuts benefiting the wealthy
More tax cuts, investments in improving access to health care, and focusing on tackling bird flu in Iowa livestock are three areas the governor will likely focus on in the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session.
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Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Iowa’s reproductive rights landscape: Get ready for 2025
Your 2025 guide to potential reproductive rights legislation in Iowa
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Gov. Reynolds names IA Sen. Chris Cournoyer as new Lt. Gov
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced state Sen. Chris Cournoyer will be her new lieutenant governor.
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Dubuque private school raises tuition by 58% after voucher expansion
As school vouchers become available to all Iowa families, parents at a large private school operator in Dubuque are experiencing tuition sticker shock. Administrators of Holy Family Catholic Schools met with parents this week over concerns about a tuition hike coming in the next school year. Every student from elementary to high school will have…
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🌽Cornhole Champions #1 – Recounting the count (with Derek Muller)
Iowa Democrats didn’t exactly get points on the board in 2024. But it’s not all bad news. Toss the bags with us as we get a temperature check on what a recount can—and more importantly, cannot—do. I don’t have to tell you that 2024 was not a good year for Democrats. But it wasn’t all…
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Guest post: Reynolds needs to apply for energy rebate funds
Iowa’s governor is dragging her feet on applying for energy rebate funds that could help Iowans now. Winter is finally here. And as I look around at the nooks and crannies where I feel a draft, I’ve been thinking about the thousands of Iowans struggling to keep warm. So many people could use assistance to…
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Longtime Iowa Congressman Jim Leach dies at 82
In a political environment marked by partisanship, former US Rep. Jim Leach, who died this week, pushed back on his party’s acceptance of Trumpism.
