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Republican senators to poor Iowans: Work harder to escape poverty

March 13, 2024

According to two Republican state senators, participants in the UpLift—The Central Iowa Basic Income Program, just need to work harder and pull up their bootstraps to escape poverty. “It’s not the first job that gives you a raise to maybe $15 an hour that leads to the uplift for the rest of your life and…

Republican senators to poor Iowans: Work harder to escape poverty

Rushing: Everybody poops, but what happens next?

December 20, 2023

Chief Political Correspondent Ty Rushing wrote about the North Liberty wastewater treatment plant and the people who keep it running after touring the facility with state Rep. Amy Nielsen.

Rushing: Everybody poops, but what happens next?

What We Know About The Davenport Building Collapse

May 30, 2023

Davenport, Iowa, is in the national spotlight after a building partially collapsed in the heart of its downtown over the weekend. Here’s what we know: What happened? A little before 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, Davenport first responders answered a call about a collapsed building at 324 Main Street. The six-story apartment building has…

What We Know About The Davenport Building Collapse

5 hidden restaurants in Eastern Iowa that are worth the drive

June 27, 2024

These Iowa restaurants are a little off the beaten path—but totally worth the trek for a special dining experience.

5 hidden restaurants in Eastern Iowa that are worth the drive

‘We Don’t Do Abortions In Dubuque.’ An Iowan’s Experiences In The 70s And Beyond

June 26, 2022

After her second time having sex, Julie Brown began experiencing severe pain on the right side of her abdomen. It was 1979 and Brown, a now-Des Moines resident, was 16 and living in Dubuque. In the hospital, after blood tests, a nurse quietly asked if Brown could be pregnant. After saying “yes,” she went into…

‘We Don’t Do Abortions In Dubuque.’ An Iowan’s Experiences In The 70s And Beyond

Waterloo Bans Conversion Therapy On LGBTQ Youth

May 16, 2023

The Waterloo City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting a “medical or mental health professional” from attempting to change a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity on Monday night. The ordinance passed all three readings 6-1, with only At-Large Council Member Dave Boesen opposed, and goes into effect immediately. Mayor Quentin Hart also expressed his support…

Waterloo Bans Conversion Therapy On LGBTQ Youth

Iowa AG still sitting on funds to help sexual assault victims

May 14, 2024

Nurses from across Iowa share why they’re worried about the Republican AG denying payments for emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors. Nurses across Iowa are worried that sexual assault survivors will have to shoulder a new burden. More than a year has passed since Iowa Attorney General (AG) Brenna Bird, an anti-abortion Republican, announced she…

Iowa AG still sitting on funds to help sexual assault victims

Lya Williams wants to stop book bans, expand STEM in Johnston schools

October 23, 2023

One of the first things you should probably learn about Lya Williams is that her name is pronounced Lee-Uh and not Lie-Uh. Another thing you should know is that she cares deeply about the future of public education in the Johnston School District. Williams has thrown her hat in the ring for a second time…

Lya Williams wants to stop book bans, expand STEM in Johnston schools

Founded with banned books in a garage, Annie’s Foundation opens new office

April 2, 2024

A year ago, Sara Hayden Parris’s garage was packed haphazardly with books, banners, signs, and other supplies for Annie’s Foundation events. Now, because of a generous donation, those days are no more. On March 28, Parris, board members, and supporters came out to cut the ribbon on a physical office space for Annie’s Foundation, at…

Founded with banned books in a garage, Annie’s Foundation opens new office

Which Iowa Teams Will Make It?

March 15, 2024

Your weekly Iowa news roundup Share with a friend Too intoxicated for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Get a free ride home here. It’s Friday, Mar. 15, 2024. Hey folks, it’s Amie, and it’s March Madness time! St. Patrick’s Day is also NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday (both men’s and women’s basketball). So grab a…

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