Iowa
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Public comment for Iowa impaired waterways report ends soon
The period for public comment on Iowa’s impaired waterways report closes this week.
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8 Iowa flower festivals worth driving across the state for
Bask in beautiful blooms at these flower festivals happening across Iowa this spring and summer.
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What to know about Iowa’s only pay-it-forward café
One Iowa eatery is doing more than simply serving food. Discover how the state’s only pay-it-forward cafe is creating a community—and keeping it fed.
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Five ways the Affordable Care Act improved health care in the United States
The Affordable Care Act turns 16 this month. Before it passed, insurers could deny you coverage for a pre-existing condition, cut you off when your bills got too high, and charge you full price with no help. Here’s what changed. Sixteen years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Since…
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Iowa lawmakers push back on proposed tobacco tax
A key health committee in the Iowa Legislature has defeated a measure that would have increased the state’s tobacco and e-cigarette taxes.
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Iowa is in Tornado Alley: Get prepared for tornado season with these tips
Iowa is particularly prone to tornadoes and sits within Tornado Alley. Prepare yourself for tornado season in the Hawkeye State with these practical tips.
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Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots
Finding comfort food in Des Moines isn’t hard if you know where to look. Check out these 10 soul-filling restaurants that’ll warm you right up in the winter.
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Iowa’s top maple syrup farms to visit or buy from
There is nothing sweeter than maple syrup straight from the farm. Discover the best maple syrup farms in Iowa to visit and buy from.
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7 times labor unions made history in Iowa
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.
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Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage intends to cut nearly 40% of what it spends for caregivers who help him live at home instead of in a nursing home.
