State News
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12 best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Iowa
Get in the holiday spirit at one of these tree farms in Iowa where you can chop down your very own Christmas tree.
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Collaboration and Care Guide Return of Meskwaki Artifacts From UNI to Their Tribal Home
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
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How to stretch your paycheck when grocery prices are high, according to an expert
Learn how to stretch your grocery budget amid rising prices with these seven tips from a Registered Dietitian. Including meal planning, strategic coupon clipping, unit pricing, and more.
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Volunteers make Iowa great. Here’s how to help, broken down by region
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
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15 Iowa food pantries to donate time, money, and food to this holiday season
Looking to give back this holiday season? Discover 15 Iowa food pantries you can volunteer at or donate money or food to.
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The 8 most magical winter festivals in Iowa for 2025-2026
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
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Shutdown deal means Iowa hemp industry could go up in flames
As part of the deal to end the federal government shutdown, most hemp products with THC will become illegal again, meaning the burgeoning hemp industry in Iowa—and across the nation—could soon go up in smoke.
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Thousands of dollars in ground pork donations will provide meals for Iowa families
Thousands of dollars worth of ground pork were donated to local food banks. Here are all the details.
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Iowa family advocates call for more paid leave
Iowa working family advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand a measure that provides paid leave for state employees who are sick or taking care of loved ones.
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New report outlines impact of federal policy on rural America, from Iowa to Appalachia
The 2025 Rural Policy Action Report highlights struggles and solutions for small communities in Iowa and nationwide.
























