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Federal Rescue Plan Funds Boost Iowa Water Infrastructure Projects

January 28, 2022

Federal dollars continue to flow into Iowa as Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $38 million in funding for three water infrastructure projects Friday morning, including up to $15 million toward the Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails Project in Des Moines. The money comes from the Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF), a state program financed through Iowa’s allocation…

Federal Rescue Plan Funds Boost Iowa Water Infrastructure Projects

🪿 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

‘We will not go back’ protestors chant outside anti-LGBTQ bill hearing

February 12, 2024

About every two minutes, the crowd would roar, stomp their feet, raise their voices, ring bells, and chant at the top of their lungs: “Separate but equal, that’s really fucking evil.” “We will not go back.” “Trans rights are human rights.” “No LGB with the T.” Hundreds of Iowans gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on…

‘We will not go back’ protestors chant outside anti-LGBTQ bill hearing

Davenport Residents Not Shocked By Building’s Collapse

May 30, 2023

Residents and those who have been inside an 80-unit apartment building that partially collapsed Sunday say they were not surprised by it, as the building was in such poor shape.

Davenport Residents Not Shocked By Building’s Collapse

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!).

✊ At DNC, Unions Take Center Stage

August 21, 2024

Share with a friend It’s Worker Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. The heads of several unions spoke on Monday, the first night of the Democratic National Convention, which continues through tomorrow in Chicago. Showing up to praise the Biden-Harris administration, and denounce how Trump treated working Americans, were: Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, an…

WDM Chamber Offers Minority-Owned Businesses a Chance to win Cash Prizes

March 7, 2022

Entrepreneurs of color across the country have a chance to win part of a $40,000 cash prize through a business pitch competition being held in West Des Moines and supported by one of the country’s largest banks. The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will accept applications until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, for business…

WDM Chamber Offers Minority-Owned Businesses a Chance to win Cash Prizes

Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Allow Unpaid Volunteer Substitute Teachers

February 28, 2022

There’s a new potential solution for Iowa’s shortage of substitute teachers: unpaid volunteers. The Iowa Senate passed a bill Monday to allow school districts to accept volunteer substitute teachers to help with the shortage of paid teachers and substitutes in the state. The bill, Senate File 2356, is simple. People with substitute licenses or authorizations…

Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Allow Unpaid Volunteer Substitute Teachers

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

Last-Minute Iowa Day & Overnight Trips to Take Before Summer Officially Ends

September 11, 2023

Trying to squeeze in a quick Iowa getaway? We’ve got your back with these 8 ideas.

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