State News
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The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
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Iowa Republicans push to eliminate school vaccine requirements, other sweeping changes
As measles returns to the United States, Iowa Republicans want to remove school vaccine requirements shown to reduce spread of deadly viruses. Iowa Republicans advanced legislation Wednesday that would make Iowa the first state in the nation to completely eliminate vaccine requirements for K-12 students, marking a dramatic shift from nearly five decades of public…
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3 takeaways from Trump’s Iowa speech
The president made his first major 2026 pitch in Clive as his administration is roiled by two fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration agents in Minnesota. CLIVE — Amid widespread dissatisfaction with his administration, President Donald Trump kicked off his party’s 2026 midterm campaign Tuesday with a rally where he claimed victory over inflation…
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The 6 best Iowa truck stops for fueling up & grabbing a meal
We scoured reviews and amenities to find the best Iowa truck stops. Check out these options for food, fuel, and more to get you through your travels.
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A private equity firm bought this Iowa mobile home park. Now, residents say it’s sinking into the ground.
A Utah-based private equity firm is slowly selling off its Iowa mobile home parks after years of resident complaints. In one Iowa City park that Havenpark Communities still owns, residents report ongoing issues with water contamination and soil erosion beneath homes. Pamela Rodriguez paid more than $1,000 to level the ground underneath her mobile home…
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Iowa Dems release plan for paid family leave, $15 minimum wage
Iowa House Democrats economic plan hits on a host of issues they say will help working families survive Iowa’s worst in the nation economy. Iowa House Democrats unveiled a sweeping agenda Wednesday that would dramatically reshape the state’s approach to worker pay, healthcare affordability, and family support. House Minority Brian Meyer positioned it as an…
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Bing, Gucci, and more: Get to know Iowa’s viral animal stars
Iowa animals have been going viral for over a decade. Here are some of the state’s biggest animal stars.
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How Iowa could actually lower your property taxes—and what it would cost
Iowa lawmakers are racing to cut property taxes. One proposal would take funding powers away from your local school board. Iowa lawmakers say they want to cut your property taxes. That part’s easy to promise. The hard part is deciding how to do it and what services they’re willing to give up. Right now, Iowa…
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All about Arabella Mansfield and 3 other Iowa women who made history
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.
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Clean water advocates announce demands for Iowa rivers, streams
The environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch has announced a 20-point “clean water blueprint” it says would help protect Iowa’s waterways from toxic levels of nitrate and phosphorous pollution. Manure from large-scale agriculture operations routinely pollutes ground and surface water nearby.
