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Beshear rallied with gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand, arguing that his two victories in Kentucky are proof that Democrats can compete in red-leaning states. Sand is running against Republican Zach Lahn in the upcoming election this November.

At just 19 years old, University of Iowa student Zach Wahls delivered a speech that would become one of the defining moments in the fight for marriage equality.

Iowa has the nation’s second-highest cancer rate. Now, the Trump administration is pushing to boost production of glyphosate, the weedkiller at the center of thousands of cancer-related lawsuits.

At least 20 Iowa rural hospitals are now at risk of closing. Six are already gone. Iowa’s entire congressional delegation voted for a bill that makes it worse — then turned around and asked for a fraction of the money back. Here’s what that looks like.

Gyms can be intimidating, particularly lifting weights. Pride Fitness Des Moines aims to be a space where anyone can learn to lift.

In a state and country where politicians are determined to police who gets to play sports, Pride Sports League of Central Iowa invites anyone to play—regardless of gender identity.

At a packed Palo City Council meeting, data center expert Dough Sevey accused Google of choosing a cheaper cooling system that uses more water, despite alternatives that could significantly reduce consumption. The council advanced its data center ordinance despite residents advocating for slowing or stopping the project.

A dark money group spent $425,000 thanking Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her healthcare record. Her vote cut Medicaid for 700,000 Iowans. Hear me out.

Prism is Des Moines’ first (and possibly Iowa’s) first all-queer therapy office. Hilary Johnson explains why it’s vital to have that space here in Iowa. Subscribe to follow along with our LGBTQ-IA mini series here: https://bit.ly/4uI8NbT

This Des Moines hospital chain has been refusing to recognize its nurses union for six months. Nurses are fed up and holding a rally to protest.