WATCH: Iowa DOGE recommends changes to public employee pensions
Iowa's DOGE task force recommended changes to the public employee pension system.
Oct
2025
30
local politics
Oct
2025
30
WATCH: Renee Hardman, West Des Moines city councilwoman, running for Iowa Senate
Renee Hardman of West Des Moines is a Democrat running in the December special election to fill a state Senate seat. The vacancy was left following the death of Democrat state Sen. Claire Celsi. The special election is December 30.
Oct
2025
29
WATCH: Wage theft thrives in an era of mass deportation
It's no secret that many industries lean on undocumented workers to meet their needs. In an era of mass deportations, wage theft is still occurring and some employers are counting on workers being too scared to come forward.
Oct
2025
27
Thousands of Iowa families face tough choices without SNAP support
SNAP benefits will not be issued starting on November 1. Here’s how that’s impacting Iowans.
Oct
2025
27
Researchers call for stricter health standards for Iowa waterways
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has just completed taking public input as it considers strengthening Iowa drinking water standards.
Oct
2025
24
WATCH: Des Moines has a chance to give its public schools $265 million
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?
Oct
2025
24
WATCH: Iowa has a ‘second world economy’ thanks to corporate interests
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_-
Oct
2025
24
WATCH: Iowa mom faces $6,000 increase in health care costs if Republicans don’t act
Healthcare is expensive even with subsidies. A coming change could make it unaffordable for many.
Oct
2025
23
WATCH: Iowa is approaching a recession, report finds
A recent report found that Iowa's economy is approaching a recession.
Oct
2025
20
Clara Reynen wants to AI-proof Iowa City
The Iowa City City Council candidate wants to bring her library background into city government. When Clara Reynen turned 18, she asked her parents if it would be OK for her to skip school that...
