Equality
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All about Arabella Mansfield and 3 other Iowa women who made history
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.
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Collaboration and Care Guide Return of Meskwaki Artifacts From UNI to Their Tribal Home
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
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Volunteers make Iowa great. Here’s how to help, broken down by region
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
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15 Iowa food pantries to donate time, money, and food to this holiday season
Looking to give back this holiday season? Discover 15 Iowa food pantries you can volunteer at or donate money or food to.
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Changing the Channel: Des Moines bar puts women’s sports front and center
Des Moines is on the precipice of becoming a safe haven for women’s sports.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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Iowa Girl Scouts Troop 535 is building confidence, character, and culture
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.
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Iowa teacher fired over Charlie Kirk post sues school district for infringing free speech
A former teacher is suing Oskaloosa Schools and its superintendent, alleging a violation of his constitutional free speech rights after he was fired for comparing conservative activist Charlie Kirk to a Nazi on social media following Kirk’s slaying.
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Iowa food bank warns of strain as SNAP cuts loom
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this summer is set to hit the state with higher costs for food assistance and leaders said charities are not able to fill the gap.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
