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Iowa’s Best Colleges, According To Their Food Options

July 4, 2024

Find out which Iowa college gets produce from a local farm—and which is famous for their Rice Krispie treats.

Iowa Weird: The East Coast Gangster Who Owned A Council Bluffs Dog Track

May 4, 2022

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Council Bluffs once played host to one of the most famous figures in underground crime. Meyer Lansky, AKA “The Mob’s Accountant,” lived seasonally in the Western Iowa city for a period in the early 1940s while he operated the Dodge Park Kennel Club. The dog-racing track was just east…

Iowa Mayor Didn’t Want to Sign Pride Month Proclamation. Residents Changed His Mind.

May 2, 2023

After initially saying he wouldn’t sign a Pride Month proclamation because of “my Christian beliefs,” the mayor of Cedar Falls relented. Here’s why.

Diversity Group Concerned how a ‘No’ Vote on Statement Would Reflect on Fairfield

January 24, 2022

A leader of the Fairfield Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was just as shocked as outsiders by councilperson Judy Ham’s conspiracy-theory-laden tangent at a January city council meeting that equated an equity statement with pedophilia and sex trafficking. Fairfield DEI Committee Co-Chair Adrien Logsdon said her group initially presented the 177-word statement—which could be…

Dems Warn GOP Unemployment Changes Will Drive Away Workers From Iowa

March 23, 2022

Wednesday afternoon, Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature supported an amendment to reduce unemployment benefits from 26 to 16 weeks. GOP senators added a one-week waiting period before those benefits are delivered in their version. The amended bill, House File 2355, passed the Iowa House 58-37. The Senate passed a bill with a…

25 Must-Visit Hidden Gems from Across the US (Including Iowa!)

April 28, 2023

Sometimes the most memorable trips happen when you seek out unexpected, under-the-radar spots that you never would’ve known about without some prior research.

How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide

June 12, 2024

Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned vet, voting can still be confusing—but we’ve broken down all you need to know about how to vote in Iowa.

Positively Iowa: Granting Miracles for 25 Years

January 5, 2024

And more good news from Iowa! Share with a friend It’s Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Hey folks, it’s Amie, and it’s the first good news roundup from Iowa of 2024. And, boy, do we ever need it. This week: making wishes come true in Northwest Iowa 💗 Northeast Iowa native promoted to one-star general…

As Iowa housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing

November 3, 2023

In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Iowa was $188,500. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $229,600, a 21% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in Iowa. They paid an average of $947.54 between January and March 2020. Now, they’re paying $1,085.55, a $138.01 increase.

2 Waterloo Parks Get $1M Funding Boost

March 6, 2023

Gates Park and Byrnes Park in Waterloo are one step closer to construction, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Gates Park will be able to add a splash pad, an inclusion park (a playground accessible to people with disabilities), an amphitheater and lighted basketball courts with a roller-skating track…