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Iowa GOP Bill: Don’t Follow Federal Gun Laws

January 20, 2022

Republicans in the Iowa Senate are working on a bill that would subvert any federal laws aimed at preventing gun violence, even as the number of shootings and gun deaths in the state are on the rise. The effort, which is being led by Sen. Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant), passed out of a Senate subcommittee on…

Iowa GOP Bill: Don’t Follow Federal Gun Laws

Why did the Ankeny Chamber pull out of hosting a school board forum?

October 24, 2023

The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce pulled out of co-hosting Tuesday’s Ankeny School Board candidate forum after it received unspecified “threats,” but the Ankeny Police Department says nothing has been reported. KCCI reported on Oct. 18 that the chamber withdrew its support from a school board candidate forum that was slated to feature all 10 candidates.…

Why did the Ankeny Chamber pull out of hosting a school board forum?

Newsmax Uses Davenport Tragedy To Push Ukraine War Disinformation

May 31, 2023

A right-wing media outlet capitalized on the tragic partial-building collapse in Davenport by claiming it was a Moscow building struck by drones from Ukraine. Greta Van Susteren, host of the Newsmax show “The Record with Greta Van Susteren,” showed a few shots of the Davenport building and said, “This morning in Moscow, a city of…

Newsmax Uses Davenport Tragedy To Push Ukraine War Disinformation

🪿 Iowan Wants to Keep Emotional Support Goose

May 17, 2024

Your weekly Iowa news roundup Share with a friend It’s Friday, May 17, 2024. 🐶 If you have the time and space, the Animal Rescue League is seeing a puppy surge (130+ more than this time last year), and they’re in need of folks who can foster or adopt them. (Little Village) My dog…

🪿 Iowan Wants to Keep Emotional Support Goose

Iowa GOP Senators Spew Vaccine Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories During COVID Discussion

March 18, 2022

In a meeting where conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine rhetoric were shared heavily by elected officials, the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill banning COVID-19 vaccine requirements for enrollment at child care centers, K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. HF 2298 passed on Wednesday with the five Democratic senators voting “no.” The bill would apply…

Iowa GOP Senators Spew Vaccine Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories During COVID Discussion

Iowa pauses on most anti-LGBTQ bills, but advocates not letting their guard down

March 19, 2024

Cautious relief might be the best way to describe how some of Iowa’s most prominent LGBTQ organizations feel after a majority of the anti-LGBTQ bills in the Iowa Legislature stalled out after the second legislative funnel last week. “Out of the ones that directly targeted LGBTQ folks, there were 40 of those and 39 of…

Iowa pauses on most anti-LGBTQ bills, but advocates not letting their guard down

5 quirky museums to visit in Davenport

July 14, 2024

This river town has unique museums that will give you distinct knowledge that is sure to impress guests at your next dinner party. Read on to see if you’ve already discovered these local hidden gems (and if not, be sure to add them to your list!).

Sheldon and Sibley To Get Better Access to Water Due to Biden’s Infrastructure Law

May 24, 2023

The cities of Sheldon and Sibley will finally get connected to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, which will allow the two communities to have better access to clean water for less money. Lewis & Clark is a water system that, once completed, will service 20 member cities and rural water systems throughout southeast…

Sheldon and Sibley To Get Better Access to Water Due to Biden’s Infrastructure Law

5 Iowans Getting Arts Scholarships to Pursue Their Dreams

May 3, 2023

Five Iowa high schoolers with a passion for the arts received Iowa Arts Council scholarships recently. Here’s who got them:

5 Iowans Getting Arts Scholarships to Pursue Their Dreams

GOP bill to restrict support services at Iowa’s regent universities advances

February 12, 2024

A redundant bill attacking and restricting measures to increase diversity and support for marginalized people at Iowa’s regent universities passed a subcommittee in the Iowa House on Monday. HF 2327, changes several things about higher education in universities, but the most pressing issue at the subcommittee concerned changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI…

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