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Iowa amusement & water parks: Opening dates, prices, & more
We’ve taken a look at Iowa’s most popular amusement and water parks to give you all the details you need to know regarding when they open, how much their tickets cost, and any special perks they have that may make you want to visit.
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‘What a colossal waste of taxpayer money:’ Reader letters May 5, 2026
“What a colossal waste of taxpayer money! And this is what our legislators feel is important?”
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa May 5-12, 2026
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from May 5-12.
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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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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 28-May 5, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 28-May 5, 2026 For May Day Strong events, click here. Candidate meet and greets: US Senate candidate Josh Turek:6 p.m. Friday, Des Moines US Senate candidate Zach Wahls:11 a.m. Tuesday, Orange City2 p.m. Tuesday, Storm Lake7 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant US House District 2 candidate Lindsay James:…
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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.
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Should Iowa raise the speed limit? Reader letters for April 28, 2026
Readers sound off on Iowa issues: April 28, 2026 Do you support Iowa raising the two-lane speed limit from 55 to 60 miles per hour? Problems in Atlantic schools: Iowa State softball wins: Reader feedback: No Kings Clinton:
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Brenntag, Snap-On, AE Dairy approve strong worker contracts: Iowa Worker’s Almanac news and layoffs April 22, 2026
Workers at Brenntag Great Lakes, Snap-On, and AE Dairy all approved strong worker contracts this month–and more Iowa Worker’s Almanac news and layoffs for April 22, 2026.
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Des Moines worker moving to Germany for better health care
I was chatting with Matthew Peirce about being laid off from his job at a small insurance company in Des Moines recently, when he dropped this bombshell: “I’m moving to Germany,” he said. “I’m done.”
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8 restaurants in Des Moines where kids can eat for free
In this economy, free food is a blessing we can’t take for granted. Check out these Des Moines restaurants offering free kids’ meals once a week.
