Iowa City ‘Free Speech’ rally highlights state’s legacy in First Amendment battles
Iowa has long stood at the intersection of First Amendment battles.
Oct
2025
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Politics
Oct
2025
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Hundreds gather for ‘protective accompaniment’ event outside Cedar Rapids ICE office
More than 200 people rallied at Escucha Mi Voz Iowa's "protective accompaniment" event on Wednesday to support families and individuals during their routine immigration check-ins at Cedar Rapids ICE Field Office.
Oct
2025
1
What we know about Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Superintendent arrested by ICE
The former Des Moines Public School superintendent’s arrest by ICE has garnered international attention and prompted a closer look at his background.
Oct
2025
1
We sent Iowans nitrate tests to check their water. Here’s what they found
We sent out 100 nitrate tests to Iowans across the state, who found levels that exceeded safety guidelines. Experts say these levels may increase cancer risk.
Sep
2025
30
With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis
Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October.
Sep
2025
26
Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Sept. 26: Layoffs and news for the working class
This week's Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs: Iowa ranks 43rd for teachers: A new WalletHub ranking puts Iowa 43rd of the 50 states and DC for teachers, taking into account opportunity, competition, academic, and work environment. “Iowa schools used to be our...
Sep
2025
26
150+ interviews, zero job offers: Iowa job market ‘rough,’ says grad
The Iowa job market is abysmal right now, and one recent University of Iowa graduate is frustrated with how "rough" it is.
Sep
2025
24
How can policymakers help reduce Iowa’s cancer rates?
To help reduce Iowa's cancer rates, the government will need to take action. We’ve got some ideas on where to start.
Sep
2025
23
Why Rob Sand is singing ‘America, the Beautiful’ at rallies
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand has been starting his campaign stops across Iowa with an unusual ritual: leading crowds in singing "America the Beautiful." Sand, the current state auditor, has held town halls in venues ranging from churches to...
Sep
2025
23
‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
