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WATCH: From Instagram activism to running for Iowa Senate (w/ Catelin Drey) (PT 2) – Cornhole Champions #36

August 20, 2025

Can Democrats win in deep-red western Iowa? As Republicans dominate rural districts, one mom is betting that grassroots organizing and door-to-door conversations can flip a seat that hasn’t seen Democratic representation in years. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith sits down with Caitlyn Drey, the 37-year-old founder of Moms for Iowa, who’s…

Iowa Worker’s Almanac: News and layoffs for Nov. 20, 2025

November 21, 2025

News briefs for the Iowa working class for the week of Nov. 20, 2025:

Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans

February 12, 2026

Inside: News about and for the working class Share with a friend Amie here. If you’re from the Des Moines area, you probably know the name Evelyn K. Davis. There’s a park named after her, a community center, and more. But who was Evelyn K. Davis, and why does her legacy still matter for working…

The mysterious death of a Marshalltown movie star

November 14, 2025

Plus: Your emails and Positively Iowa Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday! Time for Only in Iowa, Positively Iowa, this week’s pet photo, and of course, reader replies! The record-long government shutdown is over: Here’s when different things (air travel, back pay) should start getting back to normal. Des Moines bar apologizes for letting Nazi…

Support for capitalism at record low

September 11, 2025

News about and for the working class Share with a friend Amie here. Americans are starting to sour on capitalism. That’s according to the latest Gallup survey, which found the number of US adults who say they support capitalism—”an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods,” per Merriam-Webster—is at…

6 Free Things To Do In Iowa During The Winter

January 3, 2023

With winter setting in across Iowa, some are counting the days until spring arrives. But there’s also plenty of fun things to do in the winter to relieve stress and get out of the house. And, you don’t have to break the bank to do it. Here are some free things you can do this winter…

Iowa Senate GOP Approves Bill To Limit Auditor’s Ability To Audit

April 26, 2023

Iowa Senate Republicans—for the second time—voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that limits the ability of State Auditor Rob Sand’s office to monitor government funds. In a 33-16 vote, Senate Republicans approved SF 478, which they argued will protect Iowans’ privacy and keep the auditor’s office in line with standard government operating procedures even though…

State Offering Grants to Replace Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer

July 13, 2023

The emerald ash borer has wreaked havoc on Iowa’s ash trees since 2010. A new grant from the federal government will help cities, schools and organization replant.

📷 Flock Off: Coralville terminates camera contract after outcry

March 13, 2026

Plus: Only in Iowa & this week’s pet photo Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday the 13th. Time for Only in Iowa, this week’s pet photo, Positively Iowa, and news you can use. Hope you enjoyed False Spring #2 Northern Iowa, ’cause we’re in for it this weekend. #lastblizzard? USA keeps dominating sled hockey: Though…

Democrat Dave Dawson launches bid for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

August 27, 2025

Former Iowa state legislator Dave Dawson, a Democrat, is going after the US House seat in Iowa’s most conservative district. Dave Dawson, a 51-year-old prosecutor from Lawton, announced today he will run for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, jumping into a race that’s expected to draw multiple candidates as current Republican US Rep. Randy Feenstra explores…