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Nurses are overworked. Rivers Hills workers hope unionization helps
Workers at River Hills Community Health Centers in south central Iowa were fed up with being overworked and seeing their patients suffer as a result. So they decided to unionize. Over a hundred workers across six River Hills clinics announced this week in Ottumwa they would unite under River Hills United, affiliating themselves with Teamsters Local 90. Rivers…
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15 fascinating facts about Iowa-born John Wayne on his birthday
Discover 15 fun facts about Iowa’s Western treasure, the one and only John Wayne.
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Things to do as an adult in Iowa that rival summer camp fun
Do you miss the feeling of going away to summer camp now that you’re an adult? Here are some things to do as an adult that rival that level of fun.
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JBS workers at 2 Iowa plants win back pensions in national contract
Meatpacking workers at JBS plants across the country, including two in Iowa, just ratified a first-ever national contract across all plants.
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The 8 most underrated state parks in Iowa
Check out a list of some of the less-popular state parks in Iowa that still offer natural beauty and plenty of activities.
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How’s the labor market look for Iowa graduates?
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.
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Plenty of putt-putt: 11 mini golf courses in Eastern Iowa
Mini golf is a fun activity for people of all ages, especially on outdoor courses during the warmer months. Check out this list of mini golf courses in Eastern Iowa.
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Millennials, here’s the biggest Iowa news story from the year you were born
Millennials know best that there’s never a dull moment in Iowa. Check out these 16 huge news stories from the years this generation hit the scene.
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Fly fishing in Iowa: 6 beautiful & bountiful spots
Fishing is a popular pastime, but fly fishing offers a distinct experience. Here’s a list of the best places to go fly fishing in Iowa.
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What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia have to do with Iowa immigrants?
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 no trial whatsoever. Kilmar Abrego Garcia came to this country at age 16 and is a SMART…
