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.
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
We rounded up nine fantastic breakfast spots across Iowa, from a hip-hop-themed brunch spot to a cafe inside an old bank. Find a new spot to try near you.
Well, it happened: SNAP benefits ended Nov. 1 for 42 million Americans for the very first time in history. That includes 267,000 Iowans, 40% of whom are children, going without their grocery...
Thousands of dollars worth of ground pork were donated to local food banks. Here are all the details.
SNAP benefits will not be issued starting on November 1. Here’s how that’s impacting Iowans.
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 17, 2025 State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several...
A new report from a prominent food and environmental advocacy group reveals that at least one in four Iowa children under the age of five and their families are at risk of losing critical nutrition assistance due to the government shutdown in Washington.
The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees...
Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!