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Iowa Republican’s bill would defund public libraries, eliminate local library boards

February 5, 2024

Sen. Jesse Green (R-Boone) introduced a bill last week that many library advocates say could lead to the end game for public libraries in Iowa. SSB 3131 would change how cities and counties fund public libraries by changing the language in Iowa Code from “shall” to “may,” which would allow those entities to opt out…

Boom: Poll Says Most Iowans Support Legal Fireworks

August 17, 2022

While the social media comments under Iowa news stories involving fireworks would lead you to think most people hate them, a recent poll conducted on behalf of Iowa Starting Line shows a majority of Iowans—of all political persuasions—enjoy fireworks being legal for personal use. According to the poll, 60% of respondents think selling fireworks to…

Check out these 7 semi-pro Iowa baseball teams in 2024

June 17, 2024

Check out a semi-pro Iowa baseball game this summer. There’s nothing better than catching a baseball game in the summertime. But if you’re only catching the minor league Iowa teams, you’re missing out on some great talent: The smaller teams, many of them summer collegiate leagues, have also seen lots of former players go on…

Iowa’s best kayaking & canoeing spots for beginners

June 29, 2026

You don’t need to be a paddling pro to enjoy Iowa’s waterways. From calm lakes to gentle rivers, these beginner-friendly spots are perfect for new paddlers.

🧑‍🔧 Cargill Cuts Off Health Insurance to Cedar Rapids Strikers

October 30, 2024

Share with a friend It’s Worker Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Cargill Corn workers in Cedar Rapids told me they don’t want you to forget about their struggle against the world’s largest grain trader. And that’s especially important this week, as Cargill cut off health insurance for its nearly 100 workers on strike. “For…

Iowa’s private school voucher program didn’t protect this 7-year-old with a rare medical condition

September 1, 2026

Maria Paredes says a Des Moines private school kicked her young son out over his disability.

UPDATE: Seaboard ends contract after 9 kids found working illegally in Sioux City meatpacking plant

February 22, 2024

At least nine children were working on overnight shifts cleaning dangerous meatpacking equipment at a Sioux City plant, according to court filings Wednesday from the US Department of Labor (DOL). The children were allegedly employed by Fayette Industrial, a Tennessee-based company that contracts with other companies to clean their facilities. Fayette had the children working…

8 Sweet Candy Shops In Iowa You Should Check Out

January 17, 2023

As the wise man 50 Cent once said, “Take me to the candy shop.” Fortunately, Iowans do not have to look far to find one in the Hawkeye State. Whether you are a chocolate connoisseur, a hard candy cruncher, a sucker for soft candy, or a gummy groupie, there is an Iowa candy shop for…

Infrastructure Funds Bring New Projects To Dubuque, Waterloo, Muscatine

August 18, 2022

New trails, new bike paths, more sidewalks and overall safety. Those are some of the new improvements coming to three Iowa cities. Last Thursday, the US Department of Transportation announced that Muscatine, Waterloo and Dubuque were awarded grants to renovate transportation in the cities, and, in the process, make certain areas safer and more affordable.…

8 Historic Iowa Hotels Worth Planning A Weekend Getaway To Visit

December 30, 2022

While they may not have the same level of name recognition as say The Plaza Hotel in New York or the Watergate Hotel in DC, Iowa is home to some pretty cool and historic hotels. Most of the hotels are over 90 years old and, if you’re like me and a little superstitious, you might…