Des Moines
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Summer 2026 stargazing in Iowa: Celestial events & where to watch them
From a summer solstice star party to a partial solar eclipse, here’s when and where to watch the night sky this summer.
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10 queer-friendly spaces to feel safer in Iowa
Iowa isn’t the most progressive state, but it does have many queer-friendly places. Check out these examples where LGBTQ+ folks can feel free and safe.
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UnityPoint spent $2.14 million on union-busting consultants in 2025
A new report is out on some of the top companies who have spent millions fighting their own workers. And one Iowa company is high up on that list.
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12 can’t-miss summer festivals in Iowa
Explore the best summer festivals in Iowa—from hot air balloons and craft beer to jazz, Greek food, and quirky small-town traditions happening across the state.
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What $1,000 rent gets you in Iowa right now
Iowans on a budget are in luck, as there are plenty of properties across the state for just $1,000 a month. Read on to learn more.
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12 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Iowa
Honor fallen veterans and spend quality time with family and friends with these Memorial Day weekend ideas in Iowa.
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Taxpayer money, private schools: How vouchers stripped Des Moines Public of $47M
The Hawkeye State implemented a taxpayer-funded private school scholarship program three years ago. It’s since cost Iowa’s largest public school district nearly $47.5 million in state funding.
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Meet the teacher behind one of Iowa’s most in-demand high school choirs
Roosevelt High School’s Bridges 2 Harmony is Iowa’s oldest ongoing high school gospel choir, and it’s led by 2022 Simpson College graduate Alexander Gray.
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3 ways to be a women’s sports fan in Iowa right now
From semi-pro and collegiate teams to dedicated bars and upcoming stadium developments, there are plenty of ways to show your support for women’s sports in Iowa.
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25 May Day events in Iowa
Your weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.
