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Feeling restless this winter?

From tropical escapes to trivia nights, here are the best ways to beat the winter blues in Iowa this season.

Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Amie Rivers. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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