If the government shutdown continues through Nov. 1, millions of Americans will lose SNAP benefits and access to affordable health care.
Bailouts aren't a solution for anyone but the biggest corporate agriculture operations. Farmers keep saying they want markets, not bailouts.
Iowa's GDP dropped 6.1% in Q1 2025—worse than almost every state. Farmers lost their biggest customer. John Deere laid off hundreds. Meatpacking plants can't find workers.
These are Iowa jobs, Iowa families, Iowa businesses.
We broke down what's actually happening—and why it matters heading into 2026.
Iowa farmers are feeling the pain. $1.5 billion in soybean sales lost - and the ripple effects are hitting families and communities across the state. Here’s how we got here.
SNAP benefits will not be issued starting on November 1. Here’s how that’s impacting Iowans.
A spotted lanternfly was found in Des Moines in September. The invasive species could pose problems in the future.
Ames, Iowa, has experienced several brushes with paranormal incidents. Here are five stories that prove it’s haunted.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has just completed taking public input as it considers strengthening Iowa drinking water standards.
Residents of Des Moines have a chance to give their public schools $265 million to fund free full-day preschool, career training programs, facility updates, and more. The bond is on the ballot on Nov. 4—are you voting?
Art Cullen has spent decades writing from Storm Lake about the forces reshaping rural life. On the latest episode of Cornhole Champions, Zach spoke with him about the corporate interests pulling Iowa's strings and how we can regain control.
Watch on our YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RSVyKzRqLhk?si=7HoNATJnKPJkWS_-
