By Whitney Baxter Coordinating travel itineraries and schedules for 18 people from across the world is no easy task, but Fia Fernandez handled it
Month: March 2025
Increase in Overwintering Numbers of Eastern Monarch Still Highlights Need for Continued Conservation
AMES, Iowa – The latest official report of monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico has just been released and offers some encouragement to those working to save the iconic species. The
Don’t Let Insurers Get Away With Fleecing Homeowners
In an age of climate disasters, insurance should be a safeguard for families, not a gamble where the house always wins. By Kelsey Condon As climate-fueled
GOP lawmakers push to charge women with homicide for seeking abortions
by Anna Claire Vollers As state legislative sessions grind on, conservative lawmakers around the country have filed a new batch of bills that would grant
Could Trump Tariffs Apply to Electricity? Confusion Reigns
by Robert Zullo, When President Donald Trump’s administration announced on March 3 that it was moving forward with sweeping tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, it
Republicans Control Congress, but Need Democrats to Help Avert a Shutdown Just Days Away
by Jennifer Shutt, WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress will try to pass a stopgap spending bill this week to avert a partial government shutdown and
Why Iowa’s Repeal of Anti-Discrimination Laws Is Unconstitutional
by David Schultz Civil rights are not reversible. Once the ratchet of rights has been opened, they cannot tighten. This was the argument of
Iowa Schools Eligible for $1,000 Match on Local Food Purchases
by Cami Koons, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched a $70,000 pilot program Monday to help schools purchase local meat, poultry,
Bill on Public Sector Union Lists Clears Senate
by Robin Opsahl, The Iowa Senate approved legislation Monday allowing Iowa residents to seek district court action during a public sector union’s recertification process.
Deadline Approaches on New Laws That Would Greatly Affect All Iowans
By Edward Lynn Editor DES MOINES, Iowa — As the Iowa Legislature moves past its first major deadline of the 2025 session, lawmakers are poised
