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Hy-Vee store workers not included in ‘Employees PAC’: Reader letters for April 21, 2026
Readers sound off on Iowa issues: April 21, 2026
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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 21-28, 2026
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Iowa stoners: Here are the best cross-border deals at dispensaries for 4/20
Recreational weed isn’t legal in Iowa, so check out these dispensaries offering 4/20 deals in our border states, from Missouri to Illinois and Minnesota.
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207 UnityPoint West Des Moines workers losing jobs: News and layoffs April 16, 2026
UnityPoint announced Wednesday it would lay off 207 information technology workers in West Des Moines, saying it was outsourcing that work to save money.
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The job market sucks: Here’s how Iowa colleges are helping students land good jobs after graduation
It’s a tough job market for recent college graduates right now. But at least two colleges in Iowa are trying to help bridge the workforce gap.
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Animal sanctuaries in Iowa: 6 spots for a close-up look at some of Iowa’s coolest critters
From rescued farm animals to prairie-roaming bison, explore the best animal sanctuaries in Iowa. Here are 6 must-visit spots to add to your list!
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What’s up with the HyVee Employees PAC? Reader letters for April 14, 2026
Readers soundoff on Iowa issues: April 14, 2026 HyVee bothsidesing: “I saw your piece about grocery shopping in Iowa. Thanks!I don’t know if this has ever been investigated by ISL, but there is a HyVee Employees PAC that takes in and distributes a fair amount of money to political candidates. …Some time ago I wrote the…
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Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 14-21, 2026
Protests, rallies, and candidate events around Iowa: April 14-21, 2026
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9 social media-famous food joints to try in Iowa
More Iowa restaurants have appeared on TV than you might have thought. Check out these nine examples that serve up perfect pizza, Southern food, and more.
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The 8 oldest bars in Iowa
Traverse a century of history at these long-standing bars in Iowa.
























