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Positively Iowa: Could This Song Convince People to Move Here?
These seniors are better at tech stuff than us now! Share with a friend It’s Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Hey folks, it’s Amie, and it’s once again time for only good news from Iowa! This week: a Waterloo IT professional paying it forward by teaching older adults technology basics, how you can directly help…
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2 Lawsuits in 1 Week Against Gov. Reynolds’ Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Plus: A free test that could save your life Share with a friend It’s Friday, Dec. 1. Hey folks, it’s Amie. December 1 is World AIDS Day, which was started in 1988 as an annual reminder of those who lost their lives to the virus as well as ending stigma and shame surrounding HIV/AIDS.…
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Positively Iowa: A Beer That Cures Blindness
And the Iowa connection to this year’s Capitol Christmas tree Share with a friend It’s Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Hey folks, it’s Amie. The days are getting MUCH colder and darker as winter seems to be setting in. No better time, then, for your weekly good news from Iowa! This week: beer that…
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Abortion Rights and Worker Rights
And pharmacists getting organized Share with a friend The newsletter for the Iowa worker. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Hey folks, it’s Amie. We all want to see companies and organizations do right by their workers, particularly ones whose products and services we like or agree with. Seeing some undermine or fight labor…
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Iowa-Made Gifts to Start Your Holiday Shopping
Plus: Here’s everyone running for Congress (so far) Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, Nov. 22. Now through Monday morning, if you get too drunk and don’t want to drive your car home, AAA’s Tow to Go program will take you and your car home up to 10 miles away. It’s free and you don’t have…
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Positively Iowa: Winnebago Tribe One Step Closer to Getting Some Land Back
And more good news to be thankful for Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Hey folks, it’s Amie. Welcome to the Thanksgiving edition of your weekly good news from Iowa! This week: An Indigenous tribe is a step closer to getting a bit of Western Iowa land returned to them, A…
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Iowa’s School Book Ban Law Just Got Worse
Plus: Free Thanksgiving meals near you Share with a friend It’s Friday, Nov. 17. Prefer getting Starting Line on your phone? Sign up for our brand-new text alerts! Hey folks, it’s Amie. And I’m on one today, so buckle up! You might remember earlier this year, when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law her…
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Positively Iowa: Iowans Who Give Everything They Can
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,…
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Newton Workers Win Strike
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). …
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Iowans Reject Moms for Liberty Candidates
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…
