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  • Fall Is Over—It’s Ope Season Now

    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…


  • Positively Iowa: Brock Purdy’s Touchdowns Are Money (For a Cure)

    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…


  • The Trick to Stopping Attacks on Iowa Teachers

    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…


  • Positively Iowa: Free bus rides in Iowa City

    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…


  • Why You Should Vote Nov. 7

    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…