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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is raiding workplaces across the country, wearing tactical gear (and at times arriving in armored vehicles) just to arrest low-wage workers without criminal records. Deportations in this country aren't new; what's troubling is...
Iowa’s many ziplines offer experiences ranging from heart-pumping to relaxing. Discover the Iowa zipline best suited for your preferred thrill level.
Meatpacking workers at JBS plants across the country, including two in Iowa, just ratified a first-ever national contract across all plants.
Organizations from across the country gathered in Des Moines for the 2025 Rural Policy Action Summit, where leaders demanded fairness for working families
Rob Sand reports recordbreaking fundraising in the first 24 hours of his campaign for governor. Rob Sand entered the Iowa governor’s race Monday with an impressive $8 million war chest. And today, his campaign reports that it saw another $2 million pour in on his...
Trump’s attacks on the federal workforce, apprenticeships, and higher education, plus tariffs that threaten to increase prices on everything, could erase the strong labor market for Iowa graduates.
I saw a few "Free Kilmar" signs at the latest protest I covered this weekend, and for good reason: Folks are worried about what it means that the Trump administration is deporting people directly to a foreign torture prison with the flimsiest justification, and with...
Iowa’s Labor4Learning program pairs experienced farmers with newcomers, creating mentorships that ease farmland transition and build agricultural skills.
The University of Iowa revealed plans for a cutting-edge Cancer Research Building to spur groundbreaking discoveries and address Iowa’s growing cancer needs.
Steak de Burgo has been a specialty dish when dining out in Des Moines for many decades. Read about several restaurants that serve up this tasty and traditional dish.
The University of Iowa confirmed that students have had their visa unexpectedly revoked as part of the Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on international students. University officials say they "were not aware of any violation." The graduate student union is...
Iowa House Democrats unveiled a series of legislative proposals aimed at supporting working families as the state faces economic headwinds, including recent layoffs of 780 workers in Decorah and Amana. Iowa has seen major layoffs this week that have put at least 780...
National Democrats see an opportunity to flip Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and take congressional control away from the Trump administration. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently took aim at US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, predicting her...
On Tuesday, news broke that 651 Iowans are soon to be laid off by June 1 from Whirlpool in Amana. That’s about a third of its workforce.
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
Federal cuts are coming home to roost on Iowa farms. More than $11 million in funding that the USDA promised to Iowa's local food system spoiled overnight, leaving farmers facing even greater unpredictability. Seeds are sprouting in greenhouses. Meat processing dates...
If Iowa employers can now fire our transgender and nonbinary coworkers simply for being trans and nonbinary, how can we protect them?
Unelected billionaire Elon Musk continues his unconstitutional steamrolling through the federal government under the guise of “efficiency” (with President Donald Trump’s blessing).
It’s likely that Iowa, where agriculture is the largest part of our economy, where immigration accounts for the vast majority of the state’s growth, and where voters once again voted for Trump, could see these effects in a pronounced way.
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
Iowa Republicans' decision to restrict DEI programs means the loss of one university's LGBTQ+ center, where students have found friendship and safety to be themselves for decades. When Madison O. visited the suite of offices that make up the Center for LGBTQIA+...
Discover the 10 best books set in Iowa, capturing the essence of its heartland charm, rural landscapes, and unforgettable stories.
As we take stock of what happened in 2024 and prepare for the road ahead, the results in the 1st Congressional District show some interesting trends. Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday's election. In Iowa’s southeastern congressional district, not only do we not...
Iowa’s families are counting on us. On November 5th, let’s vote for representation we can be proud of.
The biggest factor the polls aren’t showing is people. People volunteering. People talking with people. People rising. And, importantly, people who care deeply about real issues that lower costs for families and boost the economy – and importantly, people who also want less vitriol, racism, misogyny, and hate.
Cargill strike news: The Cedar Rapids company and Teamsters Local 238 have ratified an agreement to end the monthlong strike.
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Sarah Ashby, an Altoona resident, talks about her interactions with Heather Sievers, who is running to represent House District 40 in the Iowa House. I first met Heather Sievers in March while attending a public discussion about abortion rights, put on by the American...
Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses.
