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The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished

February 6, 2026

Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.

The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished

Astro-Adventures: Cedar Rapids Activities for every Zodiac Sign

January 26, 2025

What’s your Zodiac sign? Check out this list of activities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that are inspired by astrological signs.

Astro-Adventures: Cedar Rapids Activities for every Zodiac Sign

The deadliest natural disasters in Iowa history

October 20, 2024

Iowans are no stranger to severe weather. Learn more about some of Iowa’s deadliest natural disasters, from floods and tornadoes to droughts and derechos.

The deadliest natural disasters in Iowa history

Are Iowa’s Ukrainian workers next to go?

August 7, 2025

News about and for the working class Share with a friend Amie here. What do you do if you’re the president, the economy is going south, and Americans are looking to you for leadership? Own it? (remember “the buck stops here”?) At least tell us your plan to fix it? LOL, not…

Are Iowa’s Ukrainian workers next to go?

Have you seen the mountain lion in Iowa?

August 22, 2025

Your emails and Positively Iowa Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday; time for reader replies! My take: I will not at all be surprised if Iowa Republicans try to pass this unconstitutional Oklahoma BS here when the legislative session starts back up in January. Here’s hoping I’m wrong. Iowa news briefs: Mountain…

Have you seen the mountain lion in Iowa?

Guest Post: Despite New Iowa Laws, We Support LGBTQ Students In Sioux City

June 1, 2023

An Open Letter to Governor Kim Reynolds: You recently signed legislation SF 496, which bans books from schools, limits education on gender identity and sexual orientation, and wants staff to “out” students whose preferred pronoun is different than their biological sex. You proudly signed this bill—privately. This had never been an Iowa concern, but a…

Guest Post: Despite New Iowa Laws, We Support LGBTQ Students In Sioux City

Driven by public service, Matt Blake aims for education, reproductive rights reset in Iowa Senate race

September 23, 2024

When Matt Blake moved to Urbandale, he got involved in the community almost immediately and volunteered to help with the annual 4th of July parade. Within a few months, he’d been appointed the leader of the organization. A few years later, he was inspired to run for Urbandale City Council. “I’m a big believer that…

9 Iowa hockey teams to check out

September 30, 2024

Check out one of these 9 Iowa hockey teams near you.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates

October 16, 2025

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2025 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued a warning for Iowans Wednesday about reported mass texts impersonating elected officials and candidates. The state elections official said fraudulent messages were reported in Franklin, Johnson, and Madison counties. According to a news release, the mass texts from “an…

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates

Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’

March 24, 2025

About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising to me or to my neighbors: The rent has nearly doubled…

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