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Sep 2024 20

Raise your stein: 9 Oktoberfest events across Iowa

By Katie Giorgio | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Katie Giorgio

Learn about nine Oktoberfest events happening across Iowa this September and October.

Raise your stein to 9 Oktoberfest events across Iowa

Sep 2024 13

Guest post: New book ‘Education Wars’ adds to anti-voucher argument

By Guest Post | EDUCATION, OPINION, Guest Post

A new book, "The Education Wars," show how private school vouchers further this country's divisions. This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The...

Barb Kalbach

Sep 2024 6

11 charter schools get grants from COVID relief fund

By Nikoel Hytrek | EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, Nikoel Hytrek

With federal dollars allowed for supporting students impacted by the pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds named the 11 charter schools that will receive the nearly $4 million.

A stock image of a blank notebook with charter school written on it. Below the words is a drawing of a school building. All done in blue ink.

Aug 2024 7

20-foot inflatable IUD in Iowa draws attention to attacks on birth control

By Nikoel Hytrek, Grace Katzer | REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, COMMUNITY, Nikoel Hytrek, Grace Katzer

An inflatable IUD that has toured the country and been mentioned by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' stopped in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines this week.

A 20-foot tall lavendar-colored inflatable IUD stands in Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines.

Jul 2024 26

Union reps slam Iowa legislators after child labor violations rack up

By Amie Rivers | LABOR, COMMUNITY, Amie Rivers

Labor leaders in eastern Iowa called out Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Republicans who backed new laws to loosen child labor, and tied it to Project 2025's goal of loosening child labor...

child labor A suspected child worker on a construction site.

Jul 2024 20

Silver savings: The best senior discounts in Cedar Rapids

By Katie Giorgio | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Katie Giorgio

There are some great senior discounts in Cedar Rapids to take advantage of once you hit your mid-50s. Check out these deals and get ready to save!

Silver Savings: The Best Senior Discounts In Cedar Rapids

Jul 2024 16

Taco ’bout a deal: The 12 best Cedar Rapids spots for Taco Tuesday

By Katie Giorgio | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD-GUIDE, Katie Giorgio

We came up with a list of a dozen locally-owned restaurants around Cedar Rapids that offer tasty dishes and killer deals on Taco Tuesday.

Taco ’bout a deal: The 12 best Cedar Rapids spots for Taco Tuesday

Jul 2024 11

Forget chocolate & vanilla—these 12 Iowa ice cream shops offer funky flavors

By Katie Giorgio | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Katie Giorgio

These Iowa ice cream parlors have some funky flavors that are sure to surprise and delight your taste buds. Happy National Ice Cream Month!

Forget chocolate & vanilla—these Iowa ice cream shops offer funky flavors

Jul 2024 8

Stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa: What to know & where to go

By Jay Simms | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Jay Simms

Want to try stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa? Here are the rules, tips, businesses, and spots to know.

Stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa: What to know & where to go

Jul 2024 4

Iowa’s Best Colleges, According To Their Food Options

By Katie Giorgio | HIGHER EDUCATION, FOOD-GUIDE, Katie Giorgio

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

Iowa’s best colleges, according to their food options

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