Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Layoffs and news briefs, Aug. 29
Iowa Worker's Almanac: Layoffs and news briefs, Aug. 29
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2025
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HEALTHCARE
Aug
2025
22
Iowa has a dire shortage of nurses. Here’s why
(This story first appeared in the Iowa Worker's Almanac, and is a subscriber exclusive.) You probably already know Iowa has a problem getting qualified health care workers: We're 44th in the...
Aug
2025
22
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
Aug
2025
12
OPINION: Republican Congress members from Iowan have abandoned their constituents
Despite overwhelming public outcry, Republicans in Congress passed their Big, Ugly Bill, which includes the largest cuts to health care in history. After years of expanding health care coverage...
Aug
2025
6
How pesticides help fuel Iowa’s cancer crisis
Pesticides are part of why Iowa’s fields are so productive. Research into pesticide exposure also connects them to our cancer crisis.
Jul
2025
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Iowa hospitals brace for impact as federal Medicaid cuts loom
Federal Medicaid cuts are expected to strip health care from 86,000 Iowans over the next ten years. One rural hospital administrator warns the financial impact could be felt in months, not years....
Jul
2025
30
The link between Iowa’s worsening water quality and rising cancer rate
Iowa's rising cancer rate has many causes. Our worsening water quality is one.
Jul
2025
29
Iowa’s abortion ban creates costly travel for women seeking care, data shows
After a 74% drop in abortion services, Iowans increasingly cross state lines for care, while Illinois and other neighbors shoulder a regional burden. Tuesday marks one year since a law that bans...
Jul
2025
9
Sioux City special election: Republicans choose far-right candidate for seat
Correction: The Iowa Senate confirms the governor's appointments to agency heads. It does not confirm judge picks. This article has been correct to reflect that. A special election in Sioux...
Jun
2025
30
5 ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ would change life in Iowa
What happens when a 940-page law tries to reshape America? Let's see how it would play out in the Hawkeye State. Iowa’s Republican Congressional delegation is primed to provide a stamp of...
