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And meaningful investments in rural health care Share with a friend It’s Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Hey folks, it’s Amie. Welcome to your weekly dose of good news from Iowa!   In this week’s edition: amazing Iowans who have done (and are doing) some amazing things for others; even in Iowa’s statewide maternal care deserts,…

And what the UAW Big 3 win means Share with a friend The newsletter for the Iowa worker. It’s Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. If you’re a fan of worker power, you were absolutely stoked to see the recent UAW wins at the biggest three auto companies in the country (Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis).  …

And more election results from last night Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, Nov. 8. Hey folks, it’s Amie. Let’s talk about last night’s election!   Iowa’s city and school election normally doesn’t attract a ton of voters. (This year, that was around 16.7% of registered voters, according to the state auditor.)   But with…

Plus: What’s going on at Dallas Center-Grimes? Ty found out Share with a friend It’s Friday, Nov. 3. Iowa’s city and school elections are on Tuesday—so turn in your absentee ballot, vote early today, or make a plan to vote next week. Hey guys, it’s Amie.   I know a few of you have been…

And when a bench is more than just a bench Share with a friend It’s Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Hey guys, it’s Amie, and welcome to your weekly dose of good news from Iowa!   Hope y’all are staying warm and toasty, ’cause UGH with this weather. I feel especially bad for those poor trick-or-treaters…

Plus: Tell us your best Halloween costume of all time Share with a friend Iowa’s city and school election is in less than two weeks, but you can vote early right now. It’s Friday, Oct. 27. Hey guys, it’s Amie.   We’re still working through our new email platform. If you couldn’t click on links…

And celebrate a growing tradition across the state Share with a friend It’s Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Hey guys, it’s Amie. Welcome to your weekly dose of good news from Iowa, where I find five inspiring stories from around the state and deliver them right to your inbox! Since we switched email providers, a whole…

And everything you need to know about the upcoming election Share with a friend The complete guide to voting Nov. 7! Election Day (Nov. 7) is in less than two weeks.    While you won’t be voting for president, governor, or federal or state legislators in Iowa, odd-year elections like this are when voters elect…